Liberty to Freedom Swim
- Date Tue 1st September 2026 - Wed 30th September 2026
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price $500.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an extraordinary challenge at the Liberty to Freedom Swim, taking place from September 1 to September 30, 2026, in the vibrant city of New York! This thrilling open water swim event invites participants to conquer a 2.2-mile (3.5 kilometers) journey across the choppy waters of the Hudson River, starting from South Cove in Manhattan and making a splash at Liberty Island.
Swimmers must meet specific experience requirements, showcasing their skills by providing proof of recent comparable open water swim experience, such as completing the Pride Swim Manhattan. With a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster, this event promises to be an exhilarating test of endurance and determination. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this unforgettable experience and embrace the spirit of freedom in the heart of New York!
Swimmers must meet specific experience requirements, showcasing their skills by providing proof of recent comparable open water swim experience, such as completing the Pride Swim Manhattan. With a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster, this event promises to be an exhilarating test of endurance and determination. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this unforgettable experience and embrace the spirit of freedom in the heart of New York!
Organiser's Description
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: The Liberty to Freedom Swim is a challenging open water event, involving a Hudson River channel crossing in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE SWIM MANHATTAN [http://runsignup.com/prideswimmanhattan] is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster.
LOCATION: SOUTH COVE, MANHATTAN TO LIBERTY ISLAND
DISTANCE: 2.2 MILES | 3.5 KILOMETERS
LOCATION: SOUTH COVE, MANHATTAN TO LIBERTY ISLAND
DISTANCE: 2.2 MILES | 3.5 KILOMETERS
Races
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Liberty to Freedom
Incl. T-Shirt
Tue 1st September 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$500.00
Swimmers will board motorboats at North Cove Marina, enter the water at South Cove Marina, swim to the Statue of Liberty, and return by motorboat.
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Hudson River, South Cove, New York, 10280, NY, United States
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