Ladrigan Swim Races

  • Date Sun 21st September 2025
  • Time 10:30AM EDT
  • Location Norwalk, Connecticut
  • Price Free - $44.30
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, at the picturesque Bayley Beach in Norwalk, Western Connecticut. Celebrate the end of summer by diving into an action-packed day featuring thrilling swim races, including the iconic Lighthouse Race, a challenging one-mile swim from Greens Ledge Lighthouse to the shore. Swimmers and their kayak escorts can check in starting at 8:30 AM, followed by shuttle boats taking participants to the lighthouse at 9:30 AM for stunning views and light refreshments. The race kicks off at 10:30 AM, marked by the sound of the Lighthouse foghorn.

In addition to the Lighthouse Race, participants can compete in the Buoy Race, which takes swimmers from the buoy back to the beach, and kids can join in the fun with non-timed Children's Swim Races tailored by age. The excitement continues after the awards ceremony with classic beach games, including tug-of-war, pie-eating contests, and egg tosses, ensuring a day filled with laughter and community spirit. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of summer at the Ladrigan Swim Races!

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!

Races

  • Lighthouse Race

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Swim Cap

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $44.30

    CLOSED
    Participants should be able to swim 1 mile in open water, and must provide their own kayak escort.
  • Buoy Race

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Swim Cap

    Sun 21st September 2025 (10:30AM EDT)

    $44.30

    CLOSED
    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 21st September 2025 (12:00PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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Location

Bayley Beach, Rowayton Avenue, Norwalk, 06853, CT, United States

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