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
We are thrilled to announce the success of our inaugural WILD Ascent Program.
Here are some highlights from this journey: 86 women registered, 25 first-timers across 6 races, 10 dedicated mentors providing invaluable support. And 4 WILD Ascent athletes applied for the 2026 ÖTILLÖ World Championship!
Thanks to the commitment from program mentors, and managers Sarah Booth and Trista Mennen , many women conquered their first races and formed lasting friendships.
After positive feedback we have decided to run the program again under 2026. Interested? Check below.
2026 WILD Ascent Program
Program period: TBD (but will probably start in January/February 2026).
Program 2026 will have the same purpose – to help women find their way to their first swimrun race in North America. We at WILD will support you with training plans, knowledge via group calls, chat groups and a large digital community of women.
Women in North America and never raced a swimrun? You are very welcome to sign up to the program 2026 today and we will contact you when all details are set.
Experienced female swimrunner in North America? We would love to have you as a mentor in the program – please sign up and we will contact you!
Keep an eye out on our SoMe for more info to come!
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!
Partners & Friends that support our Ascent program
Come join us!
