Snapping Tortuga
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.
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.
04/11/2026
Congrats y’all!!
04/11/2026
Fun morning!! Congrats everyone!!
04/11/2026
Lake looks good!!!
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.
04/12/2025
Congrats y’all!!
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!!
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
10/24/2024
Check out the latest video from Swim Easy Speed on Focused vs. Unfocused Swimming. You always want to practice focused swimming. There isn't one day when you focus on endurance and then one day you focus on technique. You should be doing those things in the same practice every time.
Focused and Unfocused Swimming A lot of endurance training, unfortunately, is strictly viewed through the lens of how can an athlete increase VO2Max. When in reality the real gains are m...
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
10/17/2024
Check out the latest video from Swim Easy Speed on the importance of "the Catch" in swimming....
The Catch in Swimming #swimming #swimtechnique #triathlete #ironmantraining #ironmantriathlon #kona The Catch in swimming is the most important aspect of the stroke. It sets up the rest of the stroke for an efficient and powerful pull.
10/13/2024
Snapping Tortuga October 12, 2024 Results
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Category
Contact the business
Website
Address
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 |