1+ Mile Open Water Swim Events in the USA
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Bridge to Bridge
Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location:
San Francisco, CA, USA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
10k
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Data updated:
December 13, 2024 at 4:46:22 AM
Swim the Suck
Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location:
Chattanooga, TN
State
Tennessee
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
10 mile
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One pilot per swimmer. Registration is capped.
Data updated:
February 5, 2025 at 3:03:06 AM
Hurricane Swim
Date:
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location:
Pittsboro, NC
State
North Carolina
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1k, 1 mile, 2 mile
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Data updated:
February 5, 2025 at 3:02:20 AM
Swim Across America Charlotte
Date:
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location:
Lake Wylie, SC
State
South Carolina
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
0.5 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile
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February 5, 2025 at 3:03:17 AM
Maui Nui Swim Auau
Date:
Friday, October 10, 2025
Location:
Maui, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
8.8 mile
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Data updated:
December 13, 2024 at 3:46:37 AM
Maui Nui Swim Pailolo
Date:
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location:
Maui, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
8.5 mile
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Data updated:
December 13, 2024 at 3:46:41 AM
Maui Nui Swim Kalohi
Date:
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location:
Maui, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
9.3
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Data updated:
December 13, 2024 at 3:46:52 AM
WSC Guess Your Time Charity Swim
Date:
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location:
Honolulu, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1 mile, 2 mile
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Data updated:
December 12, 2024 at 4:30:02 AM
Highland Lakes Challenge
Date:
Friday, October 24, 2025
Location:
Austin, TX
State
Texas
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
5k
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Weekend Warrior Challenge covers 3 days in 3 lakes with a point-to-point 5k, a once-around 3.4k (2k loop offered for those getting their OWS feet wet), and a there-and-back 5.5k on last day. All swims are no wetsuit . . . just you, your suit, goggles and tow-behind safety buoy.
Data updated:
May 14, 2025 at 6:55:13 PM
Highland Lakes Challenge
Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location:
Austin, TX
State
Texas
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
3.2k
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The World's First OWS Stage Race. Explore the beautiful Texas Hill Country Each day a different lake. Often changing conditions, always a challenge! Swim camaraderie at it’s finest!
Data updated:
May 14, 2025 at 6:55:12 PM
Highland Lakes Challenge
Date:
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Location:
Austin, TX
State
Texas
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
3.4 mile
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Notes:
The World's First OWS Stage Race. Explore the beautiful Texas Hill Country Each day a different lake. Often changing conditions, always a challenge! Swim camaraderie at it’s finest!
Data updated:
May 14, 2025 at 6:55:10 PM
Charleston Trident Swim
Date:
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Location:
State
South Carolina
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
4 mile
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Notes:
Point-to-point swim
Data updated:
September 11, 2025 at 3:43:49 AM
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