Swim Around Manhattan
- Date Mon 1st June 2026 - Wed 30th September 2026
- Time 8:20PM EDT
- Location New York, New York
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable swimming adventure at the Swim Around Manhattan! Taking place from June 1st to September 30th, 2026, this exhilarating event invites open water enthusiasts to conquer the iconic 28.5-mile (45.8 kilometers) circumnavigation of Manhattan Island. Participants will embark on this extraordinary journey starting and finishing at Pier A in Manhattan, with a meeting point at North Cove Marina.
Swimmers will have 8-9 hours to complete the course, all while being supported by a dedicated crew aboard a 30-foot vessel, featuring a highly experienced captain and all the necessary amenities. Friends and family can join in on the excitement as they track swimmers in real-time and capture unique moments along the route. Don’t miss this chance to make waves in the heart of New York City!
Swimmers will have 8-9 hours to complete the course, all while being supported by a dedicated crew aboard a 30-foot vessel, featuring a highly experienced captain and all the necessary amenities. Friends and family can join in on the excitement as they track swimmers in real-time and capture unique moments along the route. Don’t miss this chance to make waves in the heart of New York City!
Organiser's Description
Take on the classic ultra marathon of open water swimming in NYC when you join us for a custom experience swim around Manhattan Island!
Enjoy all 28.5 miles | 45.8 kilometers of your swim in an 8-9 hour timeframe as your crew, observer, and professional photographer watch on from a 30 vessel with a highly experienced captain and all the amenities.
Friends and family can be a part of the experience as they follow the real time tracking including site specific photos from your route.
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MEETING POINT: NORTH COVE MARINA, MANHATTAN
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START AND FINISH LOCATION: PIER A, MANHATTAN
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DISTANCE: 28.5M | 48.5K
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TIME LIMIT: 10 HRS
Enjoy all 28.5 miles | 45.8 kilometers of your swim in an 8-9 hour timeframe as your crew, observer, and professional photographer watch on from a 30 vessel with a highly experienced captain and all the amenities.
Friends and family can be a part of the experience as they follow the real time tracking including site specific photos from your route.
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MEETING POINT: NORTH COVE MARINA, MANHATTAN
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START AND FINISH LOCATION: PIER A, MANHATTAN
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DISTANCE: 28.5M | 48.5K
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TIME LIMIT: 10 HRS
Races
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Swim Around Manhattan
Incl. T-Shirt
Mon 1st June 2026 (8:20PM EDT)
Free
Swimmers will board motorboats at North Cove Marina, enter the water from their motorboats, and will return to North Cove Marina via motorboat after the swim.
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