Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price Free - $599.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable aquatic adventure at the Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim, taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee! This thrilling event invites participants to jump off the iconic Star of Knoxville Riverboat and dive into the scenic Tennessee River. Swim under five historic bridges, glide past Neyland Stadium, and take in the stunning Knoxville skyline before finishing amidst the picturesque river bluffs lined with charming historic homes.
Whether you choose to take on the 10k solo or form a relay team with a fellow swimmer, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow competitors and enjoy a unique swimming experience as part of the Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series. Don’t miss the pre-race dinner and sightseeing cruise on Saturday night, where you can meet your fellow swimmers, receive vital race updates, and soak in the stunning views. With high-quality race gear, post-race celebrations, and professional photographs included, the Bridges to Bluffs swim promises to be an exhilarating day filled with camaraderie and breathtaking scenery. Join us for this remarkable event and make your swimming dreams a reality!
Whether you choose to take on the 10k solo or form a relay team with a fellow swimmer, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow competitors and enjoy a unique swimming experience as part of the Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series. Don’t miss the pre-race dinner and sightseeing cruise on Saturday night, where you can meet your fellow swimmers, receive vital race updates, and soak in the stunning views. With high-quality race gear, post-race celebrations, and professional photographs included, the Bridges to Bluffs swim promises to be an exhilarating day filled with camaraderie and breathtaking scenery. Join us for this remarkable event and make your swimming dreams a reality!
Organiser's Description
How many people can say theyve jumped off the Star of Knoxville Riverboat and into the Tennessee River? Who can say theyve gotten to swim under five historic bridges, past Neyland Stadium, the Knoxville skyline, then finish by swimming through beautiful river bluffs lined with historic homes? Nows your chance.
Bridges to Bluffs is a 10k downstream open water swim in the Tennessee River. B2B is apart of the Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series, along with Chattanooga based Swim the Suck, and Huntsvilles Swim Hobbs Island".
This years swim will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Saturday night dinner and sightseeing dinner cruise will include race briefing and packet pick-up on Saturday, September 12 departing from downtown Knoxville. Its a great chance to meet your fellow swimmers and pilots, and get all the required safety updates ahead of race day.
Participants can complete the 10 km swim solo or register as a relay team of 2 swimmers.
All swimmers over 18 must be current USMS members or purchase a one day event membership (OEVT).
Swimmers ages 13-18 may register in the solo 10k swim and must be current USA Swimming members (your registration will be discounted $20 to VOID the USMS OEVT fee - it is automatically applied)_._
All solo swimmers MUST be accompanied by a PILOT on a kayak (or similar). Swimmers are encouraged to find their own pilot for the event. There is an option to pay the race team to recruit a pilot for you. _ALL PILOTS MUST ALSO REGISTER. THERE IS NO FEE; SWIMMER'S FEES COVER THEIR PILOT COSTS._
All race information can be found at: https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bridgestobluffs
Included in every registration:
* One race entry (for a solo swimmer OR a relay team of two swimmers)
* Two high quality logo'd t-shirts (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Two seats for the Saturday dinner cruise (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Two lunches post-race on Sunday (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Finisher award for all participants
* Race morning bus transportation from the finish line to the starting areas for swimmers and pilots
* Free downloads of professional photographs taken over the weekend
Bridges to Bluffs is a 10k downstream open water swim in the Tennessee River. B2B is apart of the Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series, along with Chattanooga based Swim the Suck, and Huntsvilles Swim Hobbs Island".
This years swim will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Saturday night dinner and sightseeing dinner cruise will include race briefing and packet pick-up on Saturday, September 12 departing from downtown Knoxville. Its a great chance to meet your fellow swimmers and pilots, and get all the required safety updates ahead of race day.
Participants can complete the 10 km swim solo or register as a relay team of 2 swimmers.
All swimmers over 18 must be current USMS members or purchase a one day event membership (OEVT).
Swimmers ages 13-18 may register in the solo 10k swim and must be current USA Swimming members (your registration will be discounted $20 to VOID the USMS OEVT fee - it is automatically applied)_._
All solo swimmers MUST be accompanied by a PILOT on a kayak (or similar). Swimmers are encouraged to find their own pilot for the event. There is an option to pay the race team to recruit a pilot for you. _ALL PILOTS MUST ALSO REGISTER. THERE IS NO FEE; SWIMMER'S FEES COVER THEIR PILOT COSTS._
All race information can be found at: https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bridgestobluffs
Included in every registration:
* One race entry (for a solo swimmer OR a relay team of two swimmers)
* Two high quality logo'd t-shirts (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Two seats for the Saturday dinner cruise (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Two lunches post-race on Sunday (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
* Finisher award for all participants
* Race morning bus transportation from the finish line to the starting areas for swimmers and pilots
* Free downloads of professional photographs taken over the weekend
Races
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Solo 10km Swim
Incl. $20.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$415.75
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PILOT for Solo Swimmer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
This is for all pilots, recruited by a swimmer, as well as those volunteering to be paired with a swimmer. -
2-Person Relay 10km Swim
Incl. $29.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$599.50
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