Women's Open Water Swim Race
- Date Sun 29th March 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Clearwater Beach, Florida
- Price $43.40 - $64.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Women's Open Water Swim Race on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the stunning Sand Key Park in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This vibrant event celebrates strength, camaraderie, and the joy of swimming in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Swimmers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes, are invited to take on the challenge with two exciting distance options: a 1/2 mile and a full 1 mile swim.
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM with a pre-race briefing at 7:50 AM, setting the stage for an unforgettable day. Participants can pick up their race packets and enjoy a range of goodies, including custom swim caps and medals for all finishers. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere as you navigate the open waters, and donβt miss the post-race celebration and awards ceremony! Mark your calendars for this empowering day of athleticism and community at Clearwater Beach!
The race kicks off at 8:00 AM with a pre-race briefing at 7:50 AM, setting the stage for an unforgettable day. Participants can pick up their race packets and enjoy a range of goodies, including custom swim caps and medals for all finishers. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere as you navigate the open waters, and donβt miss the post-race celebration and awards ceremony! Mark your calendars for this empowering day of athleticism and community at Clearwater Beach!
Organiser's Description
Women's Open Water Swim Race is a celebration of strength, camaraderie, and aquatic skill set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater Beach, FL. This inclusive event welcomes swimmers of all experience levelsfrom beginners to seasoned competitorsto take on the challenge of open-water swimming in a supportive and empowering environment. 1/2 mile and 1 mile distance options.
Location: Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, FL
Distances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race packet, swim cap, and swag on:
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Saturday, March 29 | Time TBD
Parking is available next to the Sheraton at Sand Key Park for $6 flat rate. Limited free parking is available in the gravel lot across the street from the Sheraton at the Sand Key Sailing Center. Parking at the Sheraton itself is variable; please check parking lot signage at the hotel for limitations and rates.
If you cannot pick up your packet on Saturday afternoon, limited packet pickup will also be available on race morning.
SWAG PREVIEW
Your race packet will include:
Custom event swim cap
Event sticker for your water bottle, laptop, or cooler!
AND SOME OTHER SURPRISE GOODIES!
Every finisher receives a medal!
PARKING + SITE MAP
Race morning parking is available on-site. Be sure to park at the south end of the parking lot. Review the site map below for visuals.
Race day address: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
RACE MORNING GAMEPLAN & EVENT TIMELINE
The tentative course plan is what we intend for race morning with the currently projected wind and water conditions. Please note this is subject to change for the best race experience possible - thank you!
7:00 am // Sand Key Park opens
7:00-7:30 am // Limited race morning packet pickup (at the south end of the parking lot)
7:50 am // Pre-race briefing (at start line on the beach)
8:00 am // 1/2 mile swim start
8:05 am // 1 mile swim start
9:00-9:30 am // Overall awards & post-race celebration
SUN WEATHER + WATER TEMPS
Well send an update the week before the race with projected weather and water temperatures so you can plan gear accordingly. The swim will be wetsuit legal. If you need to rent a wetsuit, please contact PlayTri St. Pete at 727.383.0551.
Location: Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, FL
Distances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race packet, swim cap, and swag on:
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Saturday, March 29 | Time TBD
Parking is available next to the Sheraton at Sand Key Park for $6 flat rate. Limited free parking is available in the gravel lot across the street from the Sheraton at the Sand Key Sailing Center. Parking at the Sheraton itself is variable; please check parking lot signage at the hotel for limitations and rates.
If you cannot pick up your packet on Saturday afternoon, limited packet pickup will also be available on race morning.
SWAG PREVIEW
Your race packet will include:
Custom event swim cap
Event sticker for your water bottle, laptop, or cooler!
AND SOME OTHER SURPRISE GOODIES!
Every finisher receives a medal!
PARKING + SITE MAP
Race morning parking is available on-site. Be sure to park at the south end of the parking lot. Review the site map below for visuals.
Race day address: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
RACE MORNING GAMEPLAN & EVENT TIMELINE
The tentative course plan is what we intend for race morning with the currently projected wind and water conditions. Please note this is subject to change for the best race experience possible - thank you!
7:00 am // Sand Key Park opens
7:00-7:30 am // Limited race morning packet pickup (at the south end of the parking lot)
7:50 am // Pre-race briefing (at start line on the beach)
8:00 am // 1/2 mile swim start
8:05 am // 1 mile swim start
9:00-9:30 am // Overall awards & post-race celebration
SUN WEATHER + WATER TEMPS
Well send an update the week before the race with projected weather and water temperatures so you can plan gear accordingly. The swim will be wetsuit legal. If you need to rent a wetsuit, please contact PlayTri St. Pete at 727.383.0551.
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