Snapping Tortuga

Snapping Tortuga

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An open water swim (1250m/2.5k/5k) held twice a year in Lake Conroe, Texas.

Held at Lake Conroe the racing series will have 3 distances:

-5k*: 2 loops,
-2.5k: 1 loop
-500m: Out and back

*In order to register for the 5k participants must provide proof they are able to swim one mile in 35 minutes or less.

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/12/2026

Thanks again for a great Snapping Tortuga. Please find the results below. If there are any questions or corrections, let me know. I hope to see you at the next race in October.

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/11/2026

Congrats y’all!!

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/11/2026

Fun morning!! Congrats everyone!!

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/11/2026

Lake looks good!!!

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/13/2025

April 12, 2025 Snapping Tortuga Results

If there are any questions or any corrections that need to be made, please let me know.

Thanks again to all the athletes, volunteers, Lake Conroe Coast Guard, Fire Department and Constable for helping to put on a great event.

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/12/2025

Congrats y’all!!

Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 04/12/2025

Beautiful morning for the Snapping Tortuga 💚🐢
Thank you to the volunteers and support on the water from the Coast Guard, Constable and Lake Conroe Fire Dept!!

Snapping Tortuga Pre-Race Instructions 04/11/2025

If you didn’t get the email…..

Snapping Tortuga Pre-Race Instructions Email from Snapping Tortuga, LLC You don't want to miss this. Snapping Tortuga Open Water Swim Pre-Race Instructions Saturday Snapping Tortuga at 9:00am at FM830 Boat Ramp on Lake Conroe Buenos

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Snapping Tortuga Open Water Swim - April 2025 10/17/2024

The "Early Bird" registration for the April 12, 2025 edition of the Snapping Tortuga is open.

Exciting news for the April swim. We have added a new distance. If you are looking to "Swim the Distance" before Ironman Texas we will now offer a 3.8km (2.4mile) swim as part of the Snapping Tortuga.

We are looking forward to another great race as we head into the 14th year of the Snapping Tortuga.

Snapping Tortuga Open Water Swim - April 2025 For event details, please refer to: https://www.active.com/willis-tx/water-sports/swimming-races/snapping-tortuga-open-water-swim-april-2025

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Photos from Snapping Tortuga's post 10/13/2024

Snapping Tortuga October 12, 2024 Results

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14099 FM/830
Willis, TX
77318

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm