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WILD Ascent Program (North America)

WILD swimruns program WILD Ascent, is a virtual program dedicated to mentoring, empowering, and supporting female athletes in North America on their journey to completing their first swimrun! 

Whether this is your first race ever or simply your first swimrun race, you’re now part of a community of women supporting each other through adventure, challenge, and a whole lot of fun.

Here’s what the program includes:

✔️ Beginner-friendly training plans to get you race-ready
✔️ Regular virtual meetups with mentors and fellow athletes in the community
✔️ Gear tips and partner discounts to get you started 
✔️ Encouragement, connection, and support from other women just like you
✔️ Completely free to join

After sign up we´ll be get back to you with your welcome package, a schedule of virtual meetups, and more details how to officially regsiter for the program and most importantly, how to sogn up for your first race using our unique discount.

Let’s get ready to swimrun and rise!

2025 WILD Ascent Program

Program period: June – November 2025

This program are up and running since June and will end soon in November, 2025.

It has been completly free of charge!

After positive feedback we have decided to run the program again under 2026. Interested? Follow our sociala media for future information on when 2026 program will start! 

Let’s get ready to swimrun and rise!

2026 WILD Ascent Program

 Program period: TBD (but will probably start in the first quarter of 2026)

Keep en eye out here or on our SoMe for upcoming 2026 program!


Meet Your Program Leaders

WILD Ascent is led by three passionate and experienced women who believe in the power of community and adventure. Together, they´re here to guide you, cheer you on, and help you prepare for your first race. Ready Together! 

Sarah Booth (USA)

A dedicated swimrunner, athlete and mentor with a deep love for the sport’s unique blend of grit and joy. She’s passionate about helping women discover their strength through sport and connection.

Trista Mennen (USA)

A seasoned swimrunner who brings energy, enthusiasm, and heart to everything she does. She’s all about celebrating progress, encouraging curiosity, and making training accessible and fun.

Helene Öhrstedt (Sweden)

A swimrunner and WILD partner, with deep roots in the sport and a calm, grounded presence. She’s driven by her belief that kindness is a superpower and together we are braver. A self-proclaimed swimrun nerd!


Partners & Friends that support our Ascent program

Come join us!