Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Knoxville, Tennessee
- Price Free - $494.50
- 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 28, 2025, in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee! This thrilling event invites swimmers to leap off the iconic Star of Knoxville Riverboat and dive into the scenic Tennessee River. Participants will experience a unique 10 km downstream swim, navigating under five historic bridges, gliding past the vibrant Neyland Stadium, and soaking in breathtaking views of the Knoxville skyline.
As part of the esteemed Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series, this swim offers a fantastic opportunity for both solo swimmers and relay teams of two to showcase their skills in a stunning natural setting. Join fellow enthusiasts for a pre-race dinner cruise on Saturday, September 27, where you can enjoy a delightful evening of sightseeing, race briefing, and packet pick-up. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to open water events, the Bridges to Bluffs is sure to be a highlight in your athletic calendar! Don't miss out on this chance for a remarkable swim through history and nature!
As part of the esteemed Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series, this swim offers a fantastic opportunity for both solo swimmers and relay teams of two to showcase their skills in a stunning natural setting. Join fellow enthusiasts for a pre-race dinner cruise on Saturday, September 27, where you can enjoy a delightful evening of sightseeing, race briefing, and packet pick-up. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to open water events, the Bridges to Bluffs is sure to be a highlight in your athletic calendar! Don't miss out on this chance for a remarkable swim through history and nature!
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 28, 2025. The Saturday night dinner and sightseeing dinner cruise will include race briefing and packet pick-up on Saturday, September 27 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 only 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 PILOTS MUST ALSO REGISTER. THERE IS NO RACE FEE._
All race information can be found at: https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bridgestobluffs
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 28, 2025. The Saturday night dinner and sightseeing dinner cruise will include race briefing and packet pick-up on Saturday, September 27 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 only 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 PILOTS MUST ALSO REGISTER. THERE IS NO RACE FEE._
All race information can be found at: https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bridgestobluffs
Races
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Solo 10km Swim
Incl. $20.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$415.75
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PILOT for Solo Swimmer
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
This is for all pilots, recruited by a swimmer, or those volunteering to be paired with a swimmer. -
2-Person Relay 10km Swim
Incl. $24.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$494.50
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