Heavy rains over the past few weeks have flooded Chris Greene Lake. For safety reasons, the lake will be closed on Saturday and the John Shrum Memorial Cable Swims are canceled this year.
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Chris Greene Cable Swims Cancelled
May 31st, 20182018 John Shrum Memorial Cable Swim
May 12th, 2018The John Shrum Memorial Cable Swim, held every year in Chris Greene Lake, is being held June 2 this year. Don’t forget to sign up!
A Birds-Eye View of Chris Greene Lake
August 21st, 2017Race director Kate Stephenson has provided very cool drone footage of the John Shrum cable swim, courtesy of volunteer Brendan Kelly. She also has submitted a belated recap of the races, whose results are available online. (more…)
John Shrum Cable Swims: 2017 Race Information
July 6th, 2017The psych sheets are up for the 2017 John Shrum Memorial 1- and 2-mile cable swims! Check the online race information for additional information. (more…)
John Shrum Memorial Cable Swim Recap
July 11th, 2016Three national records fall at the John Shrum Memorial Cable Swim at Chris Greene Lake.
The annual John Shrum Memorial cable swim at Chris Greene Lake is one of the longest-running open water events in the country. Masters swimmers of all ages, backgrounds, and corners of the globe have been flocking to Charlottesville, VA, to compete in the 2-mile race every summer since 1977. Beginning in 1980, Chris Greene Lake has also been a frequent site for USMS Open Water National Championships.
