Swimming is an excellent, low-impact, whole-body workout, and swimming “in the wild” is a great way to enjoy nature. However, like many outdoor sports, open water swimming is not without risks. The Glen Lake Swim website offers some simple tips that can save lives.

• "Once again an awesome event! Adding the 2 mile distance was a great idea. Everyone was so helpful and the after party was great. I’ll be back next year!"
• "Well run race - plenty of help on and off the course. Mellow and familial vibe. Volunteers are great - and the organizers have fun with everything. Definitely a fun event to look forward to each summer!"
• "I loved all of the Glennie stuff leading up to the race (interviews with first responders, those that study him and folks that have seen him) and seeing Glennie on the water! It just added to the fun!"
• "It was such a fun race. Can’t wait for next year."
• "Great course - super organized and a friendly monster!"
• "The race was well run! Nice course, lots of goodies/prizes/raffles... Good post race food and an overall great experience. Looking forward to next year!"
• "One of the best swims in New England!"
• "Everything was excellent!!"
• "A very well-organized event with outstanding volunteers. We’ll be recommending this one highly to our triathlon team for next year."

For more information visit: glenlakeswim.com

• “A huge “Thank You” to the wonderful people of Manchester City Marathon…”
• “Had a great time at the Manchester City Marathon. Can’t say enough about all the wonderful people who volunteered. You were all awesome!”
• “Kudos to the young man holding “Blisters are braille for awesome”. …”
• “Thank you for such a great event. This was my first half, and I wanted to do it in the city I grew up…. Awesome staff, great organization, wonderful atmosphere…”
• “Alosha and I had an amazing time today. I can't thank you and your team enough. The course was gorgeous (a little hilly!) And extremely well put together. We received so much support and encouragement throughout the entire day, and everything went very smooth.”
• “This was my first time running Manchester and it won't be my last. What a great job by everyone. Your volunteers were great and traffic control by the police and staff was awesome! Thank you for a great day!”
• “I enjoyed your race and getting to know Manchester a bit. I loved the easy logistics like parking so near the start.”
• “(From Canada) My husband Rick & I thought your marathon was SO well done, the course was beautiful & VERY WELL looked after! We'd love to come back to do it again & maybe we will! Already have recommended it to others. Both of us have been involved with organizing races, & know how involved it can be.”

The Granite State Health and Fitness Foundation together with the Glen Lake Swim are proud to support the important work of Families in Transition, an organization dedicated to combatting homelessness and food insecurity. Pictured are Mindy Randall, Jane Papageorge, Anna-Lise Leblanc, Margaret DeFreest, Richard Nadeau (CERT), F.I.T.’s Michelle Casale, Gary Girolimon, Honey Weiss, and Eric Randall.