Highland Lakes Challenge

October 25-29, 2017. Heading into it's 11th year, the Tex Robertson Highland Lakes Challenge is the World's first open water swimming stage race, with its swim stages held in the beautiful Texas Hill Country Highland Lakes.

"Monster Challenge" swimmers make their way down the chain of lakes through Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Marble Falls, and Lake Travis from Wednesday-Sunday. This special event, named in honor of swimming legend and Camp Longhorn founder, Tex Robertson, provides a challenging course, differing scenery, and enjoyable swim-camaraderie. The Inks Lake leg is noted as "Tex’s Darn Challenge, in honor of Robertson's favorite swim from Camp Longhorn to the Inks Lake "Darn."

Swimmers entering the Monster Challenge race 2-4+ miles in 5 lakes in 5 consecutive days. Weekend Warrior Monster Challengers race 2-3 miles in 3 lakes in 3 consecutive weekend days (Fri/Sat/Sun). Stages of the Monster Challenge may be entered as a single day entry. Check website for details: www.HighlandLakesChallenge.com

Competitors and volunteers delight in the post-race pie from Highland Lakes Challenge sponsor, Blue Bonnet Cafe. After all, "it's all about the pie."