Swim & Paddle the South River
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Riva, Maryland
- Price $59.30 - $105.94
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join us on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, for the exhilarating Swim & Paddle the South River event in Riva, Anne Arundel! This vibrant 5-mile adventure celebrates the joy of outdoor recreation while supporting the vital work of the Arundel Rivers Federation. Whether you're a novice or an experienced swimmer or paddler, this event invites you to embrace the beauty of the South River and its scenic shorelines.
Participants can enjoy a variety of options, including swimming in pods of 2-4 or taking on the challenge of a Solo Swim All 5 Miles with a dedicated paddler. For those looking for a team spirit, the Take a Turn Swim/Paddle pod offers a fun relay-style experience. With no speed pressures or equipment restrictions, this untimed event prioritizes your enjoyment and safety, making it the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories. Plus, fundraising is a key component, with participants encouraged to raise at least $100 to support this important cause, and those exceeding $500 will have their registration fee reimbursed. Don’t miss out on this invigorating open water adventure—register today and be part of a community that cherishes inclusive water access and sustainable
Participants can enjoy a variety of options, including swimming in pods of 2-4 or taking on the challenge of a Solo Swim All 5 Miles with a dedicated paddler. For those looking for a team spirit, the Take a Turn Swim/Paddle pod offers a fun relay-style experience. With no speed pressures or equipment restrictions, this untimed event prioritizes your enjoyment and safety, making it the perfect opportunity to connect with friends, meet new people, and create unforgettable memories. Plus, fundraising is a key component, with participants encouraged to raise at least $100 to support this important cause, and those exceeding $500 will have their registration fee reimbursed. Don’t miss out on this invigorating open water adventure—register today and be part of a community that cherishes inclusive water access and sustainable
Organiser's Description
This 5 Mile event celebrates the awesomeness of outdoor recreation on the South River and supports the efforts of Arundel Rivers Federation! We are a gathering of novice and experienced swimmers & paddlers celebrating the efforts of these organizations and the impact they have on inclusive water access and sustainable rivers. Each participant is required to fundraise at least $100 in addition to their registration fee. The tools to help you reach the fundraising goal will be provided. Fundraisers who exceed $500 will have their registration fee reimbursed. .
Swimmers participate as pods. A pod is 2-4 similarly speeded swimmers. Every pod has a support boat with them. The Solo Swim All 5 Miles option allows for the pod to swim the entire distance with a dedicated paddler. Solo Pods may bring their own paddler, or request that option at check out. The Take a Turn Swim/Paddle pod functions as a relay, taking turns paddling. Swimmers may register with friends as a fully formed pod, or may register individually into one of our paced pods.
No speed pressures or equipment restrictions. Simply invigorating open water adventure with the friends youve got or the ones youll make! October is a perfect time of year to enjoy swimming & paddling the South River! The cool water temps (Mid High 60s) and picturesque scenic shorelines collaborate for unforgettable memories! Our untimed events are executed with participant safety and enjoyment as top priorities. We work with community partners to bring experiences that connect you to the sports we love and to outdoor recreation in meaningful ways.
Register today to help us support this amazing local foundation!
Swimmers participate as pods. A pod is 2-4 similarly speeded swimmers. Every pod has a support boat with them. The Solo Swim All 5 Miles option allows for the pod to swim the entire distance with a dedicated paddler. Solo Pods may bring their own paddler, or request that option at check out. The Take a Turn Swim/Paddle pod functions as a relay, taking turns paddling. Swimmers may register with friends as a fully formed pod, or may register individually into one of our paced pods.
No speed pressures or equipment restrictions. Simply invigorating open water adventure with the friends youve got or the ones youll make! October is a perfect time of year to enjoy swimming & paddling the South River! The cool water temps (Mid High 60s) and picturesque scenic shorelines collaborate for unforgettable memories! Our untimed events are executed with participant safety and enjoyment as top priorities. We work with community partners to bring experiences that connect you to the sports we love and to outdoor recreation in meaningful ways.
Register today to help us support this amazing local foundation!
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