Ladrigan Swim Races
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Norwalk, Connecticut
- Price Free - $33.63
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Mark your calendars for an exciting day at the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at beautiful Bayley Beach in Norwalk, Western Connecticut! This vibrant event celebrates the end of summer with thrilling swim races and a host of family-friendly activities.
Swimmers will kick off the day with the challenging Lighthouse Race, a one-mile swim from Greens Ledge Lighthouse to the shore, with check-in starting at 8:30 AM and the race beginning at 10:30 AM. Meanwhile, participants can also take part in the Buoy Race, which offers a fun swim from the buoy to the shore. Youngsters can enjoy the non-timed Children's Swim Races, organized by age, right along the beach. After the races, gather for the awards ceremony and indulge in traditional beach games such as tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest, and an egg toss. Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit at this unforgettable seaside celebration!
Swimmers will kick off the day with the challenging Lighthouse Race, a one-mile swim from Greens Ledge Lighthouse to the shore, with check-in starting at 8:30 AM and the race beginning at 10:30 AM. Meanwhile, participants can also take part in the Buoy Race, which offers a fun swim from the buoy to the shore. Youngsters can enjoy the non-timed Children's Swim Races, organized by age, right along the beach. After the races, gather for the awards ceremony and indulge in traditional beach games such as tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest, and an egg toss. Join us for a day of fun, competition, and community spirit at this unforgettable seaside celebration!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the end of the summer with the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach. Well start the swim races with the Lighthouse Race (a one-mile swim from Greens Ledge Lighthouse to shore). Check-in for Lighthouse Race swimmers and their kayak escorts will start at 8:30 AM. At 9:30 AM shuttle boats will begin taking swimmers to the light, where they can view the amazing renovations done over the last five years, and enjoy light refreshments. The race will be started by the Lighthouse foghorn promptly at 10:30.
Simultaneous with the Lighthouse Race is the Buoy Race (a swim from the buoy to the shore). Last but certainly not least, are the non-timed Childrens Swim Races, which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach.
After the awards ceremony, all are invited to join in the traditional beach games, including tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and an egg toss!
Simultaneous with the Lighthouse Race is the Buoy Race (a swim from the buoy to the shore). Last but certainly not least, are the non-timed Childrens Swim Races, which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach.
After the awards ceremony, all are invited to join in the traditional beach games, including tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and an egg toss!
Races
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Lighthouse Race
Incl. $3.63 Fee & Swim Cap
Sat 12th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Participants should be able to swim 1 mile in open water, and must provide their own kayak escort. -
Buoy Race
Incl. $3.63 Fee & Swim Cap
Sat 12th September 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Participants swim from the buoy to shore. They must have a kayak escort. They will be dropped off at the buoy on the last shuttle to the light. -
Children's Swim Races
Sat 12th September 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
Free
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Bayley Beach, Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, 06853, CT, United States
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