Roosevelt Island Swim
- Date Sun 20th July 2025
- Time 5:00AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating aquatic adventure at the Roosevelt Island Swim, taking place on Sunday, July 20, 2025! This exciting open water swim event will be held in New York's beautiful East River, where participants will tackle a challenging 4-mile course. Swimmers will kick off their journey at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, navigating north up the east channel before returning down the west channel to the finish line. The event starts bright and early at 5:00 AM, so prepare for an invigorating morning swim in typically choppy conditions.
Participants should note that this event requires prior open water swimming experience to ensure safety and enjoyment. A qualifying swim, such as the PRIDE Swim Manhattan, is necessary, and athletes are expected to maintain a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster. Join fellow swim enthusiasts for a memorable experience that combines the thrill of competition with the stunning scenery of New York City!
Participants should note that this event requires prior open water swimming experience to ensure safety and enjoyment. A qualifying swim, such as the PRIDE Swim Manhattan, is necessary, and athletes are expected to maintain a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster. Join fellow swim enthusiasts for a memorable experience that combines the thrill of competition with the stunning scenery of New York City!
Organiser's Description
DATE: July 20, 2025
TIME: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
LOCATION: EAST RIVER, AROUND ROOSEVELT ISLAND Swimmers will begin at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, proceeding north up the east channel, and returning down the west channel, finishing where they began. The swim will start approximately 1 hour prior to slack at flood into ebb.
DISTANCE: 4 MILES
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: The Roosevelt Island Swim is a challenging open water event, in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster.
TIME: 5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
LOCATION: EAST RIVER, AROUND ROOSEVELT ISLAND Swimmers will begin at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, proceeding north up the east channel, and returning down the west channel, finishing where they began. The swim will start approximately 1 hour prior to slack at flood into ebb.
DISTANCE: 4 MILES
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: The Roosevelt Island Swim is a challenging open water event, in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster.
Races
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Roosevelt Island Swim
Sun 20th July 2025 (5:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDSwimmers will board a motorboat at Sky Port Marina, enter the water from the motorboat, swim around Roosevelt Island, and return to Skyport Marina by motorboat.
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Roosevelt Island, East River, New York, 10044, NY, United States
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