The PAQ Open Water Swimming Series is a continental competition circuit under PanAm Aquatics and World Aquatics, designed to unify and elevate open water swimming across the Americas.

Conducted annually, the series features multiple stops throughout the continent with a race distance of 10km for men and women. Each event contributes to a continental ranking and a season-long General Classification for both men and women.

Points & Rankings

Athletes earn points at each stop toward the continental ranking and overall season standings. Points are awarded from 1st place (800 pts), 2nd place (750 pts), and 3rd place (700pts), down to 100 pts for 27th, decreasing by one point per place thereafter.

Series Prize Money (per gender):

First place: USD$ 3,000

Second place: USD$ 1,500

Third place: USD$ 500