Open Water Swimming

I would like to do a long(3-5k) open water race next spring in preparation for IMCDA. Anyone know if there is a open water race calendar anywhere? Know of any races in the midwest?

http://www.oceanswims.com/us/nacentral.html
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Another good idea is to try to just organize an event like that yourself. Talk to couple other folks and then set a date and spread the word. Of course also get 2 or 3 people to watch and follow in kayaks for safety.
Cheers,
Herbert
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I am also doing IMCDA and am looking to get in some group open water swimming (in decent temps) as well…Let me know if you find anything (or organize anything), I would be interested…Am able to travel in the west. I’ll let you know if I come up with anything as well!

Thanks!