Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim
- Date Sun 7th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Baltimore, Maryland
- Price $134.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the first annual Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim, taking place on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Baltimore! This historic event celebrates the revitalization of Baltimore's waterways and the spirit of community engagement through open water swimming. Participants will take on a thrilling 1-mile swim in the beautiful Patapsco River, marking a significant milestone as the first swim of its kind in Baltimore's harbor in decades.
The Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim is organized by the newly founded nonprofit Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS), dedicated to promoting healthy, accessible waterways and fostering an inclusive swimming community. Not only will swimmers enjoy the excitement of competing in this stunning urban setting, but they'll also be supporting a vital cause—proceeds will benefit Baltimore City's Recreation & Parks Learn to Swim programs, providing essential swim education and water safety for youth. Whether you're a swimmer, volunteer, or simply a spectator, join us on June 7th to make waves for a healthier, safer, and more connected Baltimore! For more information, visit bmorebows.org.
The Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim is organized by the newly founded nonprofit Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS), dedicated to promoting healthy, accessible waterways and fostering an inclusive swimming community. Not only will swimmers enjoy the excitement of competing in this stunning urban setting, but they'll also be supporting a vital cause—proceeds will benefit Baltimore City's Recreation & Parks Learn to Swim programs, providing essential swim education and water safety for youth. Whether you're a swimmer, volunteer, or simply a spectator, join us on June 7th to make waves for a healthier, safer, and more connected Baltimore! For more information, visit bmorebows.org.
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE FIRST ANNUAL BALTIMORE HARBOR 1-MILE SWIM!
This event, and the newly founded nonprofit organization, Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS) marks an exciting beginning for Baltimore! Founded in 2026, Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive community through the sport of open water swimming and advocating for healthy and accessible waterways for everyone.
Celebrating the ongoing efforts to improve the health of our Patapsco River and Baltimore's Harbor, this 1-mile swim will make history as the first swim of this scale in Baltimores Harbor in decades! BOWS and this event will continue to put Baltimore on the map for the sport of open water swimming and secure Baltimore as a global leader in the urban swimming movement.
The inaugural Baltimore Harbor Swim, will also support a vital cause: youth swim education and water safety for all. A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE BALTIMORE HARBOR SWIM WILL GO TO SUPPORT BALTIMORE CITYS RECREATION & PARKS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS! Through this event, we aim to highlight the significant impact swimming education can have in a childs life, building confidence and connection to the water. Swimming is not only a life skill, but a life long sport you can join anytime.
Join us as a swimmer, volunteer, or spectator on June 7th, 2026 to celebrate and support the Baltimore Harbor Swim! Visit bmorebows.org for more details.
This event, and the newly founded nonprofit organization, Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS) marks an exciting beginning for Baltimore! Founded in 2026, Baltimore Open Water Swimmers (BOWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive community through the sport of open water swimming and advocating for healthy and accessible waterways for everyone.
Celebrating the ongoing efforts to improve the health of our Patapsco River and Baltimore's Harbor, this 1-mile swim will make history as the first swim of this scale in Baltimores Harbor in decades! BOWS and this event will continue to put Baltimore on the map for the sport of open water swimming and secure Baltimore as a global leader in the urban swimming movement.
The inaugural Baltimore Harbor Swim, will also support a vital cause: youth swim education and water safety for all. A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE BALTIMORE HARBOR SWIM WILL GO TO SUPPORT BALTIMORE CITYS RECREATION & PARKS LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS! Through this event, we aim to highlight the significant impact swimming education can have in a childs life, building confidence and connection to the water. Swimming is not only a life skill, but a life long sport you can join anytime.
Join us as a swimmer, volunteer, or spectator on June 7th, 2026 to celebrate and support the Baltimore Harbor Swim! Visit bmorebows.org for more details.
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Baltimore Harbor 1-Mile Swim
Incl. $9.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 7th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$134.00
OPENS 07 MAY
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901 S Bond St, Baltimore, 21231, MD, United States
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