Roosevelt Island Swim
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 6:50AM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price $650.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating aquatic adventure at the Roosevelt Island Swim, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the heart of New York City! This thrilling 4-mile open water swim will kick off at 6:50 AM, offering a unique opportunity to navigate the scenic East River. Swimmers will embark from the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, journeying north through the east channel and returning down the west channel, all while tackling the dynamic water conditions of this iconic location.
Participants are encouraged to prepare for a challenging experience, as the swim typically features choppy waters. To ensure safety and enjoyment, all entrants must provide proof of recent comparable open water swim experience, with a required pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant event that combines athleticism with the stunning backdrop of New York's waterways!
Participants are encouraged to prepare for a challenging experience, as the swim typically features choppy waters. To ensure safety and enjoyment, all entrants must provide proof of recent comparable open water swim experience, with a required pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster. Don't miss your chance to be part of this vibrant event that combines athleticism with the stunning backdrop of New York's waterways!
Organiser's Description
DATE: July 25, 2025
TIME: 6:50 AM - 9:00 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: 6:50 AM - 9:00 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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The Roosevelt Island Swim
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (6:50AM EDT)
$650.00
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Roosevelt Island, East River, New York, 10044, NY, United States
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