Liberty to Freedom Swim

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 7:35AM EDT
  • Location New York, New York
  • Price $500.00
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Liberty to Freedom Swim, taking place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in the vibrant heart of New York! This thrilling open water event invites experienced swimmers to conquer the 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) Hudson River channel crossing, known for its energetic and choppy conditions. Starting from South Cove in Manhattan, participants will make their way to the iconic Liberty Island, all while enjoying the stunning views of the New York skyline. To ensure a safe and competitive environment, swimmers must demonstrate recent open water swim experience and maintain a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster. With an entry fee of $500, this event promises an unforgettable adventure for those ready to embrace the challenge. Join us for a day of triumph and camaraderie as we celebrate the spirit of freedom in one of the world's most iconic cities!

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

ENTRY FEE: $500

Races

  • Liberty to Freedom Swim

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (7:35AM 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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Location

Hudson River, South Cove, New York, 10280, NY, United States

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