Ladrigan Swim Races
- Date Sun 7th September 2025
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Norwalk, Connecticut
- Price Free - $38.96
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us in celebrating the end of summer at the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the beautiful Bayley Beach in Norwalk, Western Connecticut. This exciting event features thrilling swim races, starting with the iconic Lighthouse Race, a one-mile swim from Greens Ledge Lighthouse to the shore. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM, and at 9:30 AM, shuttle boats will whisk swimmers to the lighthouse, where they can enjoy light refreshments and admire recent renovations. The race kicks off at 10:30 AM with the sound of the Lighthouse foghorn.
But that’s not all! The day also includes the lively Buoy Race, where participants swim from the buoy back to the shore, along with fun, non-timed Children's Swim Races organized by age. After the races, everyone is invited to participate in traditional beach games like tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest, and an egg toss! Don’t miss this fantastic family-friendly event filled with fun, competition, and community spirit.
But that’s not all! The day also includes the lively Buoy Race, where participants swim from the buoy back to the shore, along with fun, non-timed Children's Swim Races organized by age. After the races, everyone is invited to participate in traditional beach games like tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest, and an egg toss! Don’t miss this fantastic family-friendly event filled with fun, competition, and community spirit.
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. $3.96 Fee & Swim Cap
Sun 7th September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.96
Participants should be able to swim 1 mile in open water, and must provide their own kayak escort. -
Buoy Race
Incl. $3.96 Fee & Swim Cap
Sun 7th September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
$38.96
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
Sun 7th September 2025 (12:00PM EDT)
Free
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