1+ Mile Open Water Swim Events in the USA
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Kamakahonu Swim
Date:
Monday, July 6, 2026
Location:
Kona, HI, USA
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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Triple Crown series
Data updated:
November 13, 2025 at 6:58:40 AM
Swim Across America Motor City
Date:
Friday, July 10, 2026
Location:
Detroit, MI
State
Michigan
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
0.5 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile
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January 5, 2026 at 8:34:50 PM
Andy Rooney Ocean Mile or 2 Mile Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Sea Bright, NJ, USA
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile, 2 mile
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December 23, 2025 at 4:48:06 PM
Big Sky State Games Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Billings, MT
State
Montana
Region:
Midwest (Mountain)
Distances:
1k, 3k, 400m
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Data updated:
December 14, 2025 at 1:39:05 PM
Brogan Open Water Classic
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Cleveland, OH
State
Ohio
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
0.5 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile
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Data updated:
February 25, 2026 at 7:03:36 PM
Finger Lakes Open Water Swim Festival
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Ithaca, NY
State
New York
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
6 mile, 12 mile
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Charity swim to support animal rescue, K9 working teams. Social on Saturday night at Barnstormer Winery - band, meal, beverages.
Data updated:
February 11, 2026 at 9:43:28 AM
Greenwich One Mile Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Greenwich, CT
State
Connecticut
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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Data updated:
December 15, 2025 at 7:12:42 AM
Jaco Chuns to Waimea Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Waimea Bay, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1.6 mile
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February 17, 2026 at 9:12:07 AM
Mt. Holly Mile & 800m Fun Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Mount Holly, NC
State
North Carolina
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
800m, 1 mile
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November 16, 2025 at 2:47:11 PM
Pier to Pier Challenge Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Wildwood, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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November 13, 2025 at 8:21:11 PM
Semana Nautica Ocean Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
2 mile, 1000m
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April 27, 2026 at 10:03:45 AM
Swim with a Mission
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Bristol, NH
State
New Hampshire
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
5k, 10k, 10k relay, 1k
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November 8, 2025 at 7:01:56 PM
Tahoe City Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Tahoe City, CA, USA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
0.5 mile, 1.2 mile, 2.4 mile
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10-year age groups, wetsuit and non-wetsuit categories. Senior is 65+, Youth is 18 and under based on age as of 12/31. Advance Live Support onsite. Finishing medal, swim cap, t-shirt, recovery food, bbq included with registration.
Data updated:
December 16, 2025 at 12:45:36 PM
Wilderness Adventure Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Location:
Seattle, WA, USA
State
Washington
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1.25 mile
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January 18, 2026 at 7:22:17 AM
Open Water Swim Challenge & Aquathlon
Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Location:
Cedar Hill, TX
State
Texas
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
0.8 mile, 1.5 mile, 4k
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:10:14 PM
Portland Bridge Swim
Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Location:
Portland, OR
State
Oregon
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
11 mile
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Notes:
One pilot per swimmer. Registration is capped.
Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:16:46 PM
Semana Nautica Ocean Swim
Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
3 mile, 1 mile
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Data updated:
April 27, 2026 at 10:04:20 AM
T. John Carey Masters Swim
Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Location:
Ocean City, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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November 8, 2025 at 8:11:37 PM
Applegate Lake Open Water Weekend
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Copper, OR
State
Oregon
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
2.5k, 5k, 10k
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:21:39 PM
Bear Lake Monster Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Garden City, UT
State
Utah
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
10k, 10k relay, 0.5 mile, 1 mile
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Registration opens in February 2026
Data updated:
September 9, 2025 at 7:58:59 AM
Carter Lake Crossing (Mountain Swim Series)
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Loveland, CO
State
Colorado
Region:
Midwest (Mountain)
Distances:
3 mile
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Data updated:
November 27, 2025 at 9:38:44 AM
Corn Husker State Games
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Raymond, NE
State
Nebraska
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
1 mile, 5k, 10k
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Data updated:
December 23, 2025 at 11:36:07 AM
Kroc Masters Open Water Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
State
Idaho
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1.3 mile
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Data updated:
January 5, 2026 at 8:37:15 PM
Lake Coeur D'Alene Open Water Swim around Tubbs Hill (Kroc Masters Open Water Swim)
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
State
Idaho
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1.3 mile
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Wetsuits ok, must wear swim buoy/ buddy. Swimmers bring their own or rent/buy a buoy at the event. No buoy, no swim.
Data updated:
March 16, 2026 at 9:50:21 AM
MURRAY MILE OCEAN CLASSIC
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Avalon, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1.2 mile
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Data updated:
April 27, 2026 at 10:04:31 AM
Mackinac Bridge Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Mackinaw City, MI
State
Michigan
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
4 mile
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Data updated:
November 13, 2025 at 8:51:46 AM
Manasquan Ocean Mile Swim and 1/2 Mile swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Manasquan, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile, 0.5 mile
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Data updated:
April 5, 2026 at 9:20:01 AM
Murray Mile Ocean Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Avalon, NJ, USA
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
0.5 mile, 1 mile
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Data updated:
February 25, 2026 at 7:04:01 PM
Peaks to Portland
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Portland, ME
State
Maine
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
2.4 mile
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Data updated:
February 3, 2026 at 9:34:00 AM
Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Cape May, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
2.4 mile
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Data updated:
June 11, 2026 at 6:57:36 PM
Sea Isle City Beach Patrol 1 Mile Ocean Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Sea Isle City, NJ
State
New Jersey
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:20:14 PM
Trans Tahoe Relay
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Incline Village, NV
State
Nevada
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
10 mile relay
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:17:35 PM
Twin Cities Open Water Half Marathon Series
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Stillwater, MN
State
Minnesota
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
5k
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USMS National Championship
Data updated:
April 5, 2026 at 9:16:23 AM
Waterman Eco-Challenge
Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Location:
Narragansett, RI
State
Rhode Island
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19:00 PM
Applegate Lake Open Water Weekend
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location:
Copper, OR
State
Oregon
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
3 x 500m relay, 1 mile
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 8:23:34 PM
Crystal Lake Aquathon
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location:
Crystal Lake, IL
State
Illinois
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
2 mile, 1 mile
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Data updated:
January 5, 2026 at 8:38:43 PM
San Clemente Ocean Festival
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location:
San Clemente, CA, USA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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Data updated:
February 17, 2026 at 6:12:09 PM
Semana Nautica Ocean Swim
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location:
Santa Barbara, CA
State
California
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
6 mile
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Data updated:
April 27, 2026 at 10:05:39 AM
VBLA Ocean Swim Series 3K or Mile Swim
Date:
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location:
Virginia Beach, VA
State
Virginia
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
3k, 1 mile
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Supports the Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association (501-C3)
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Data updated:
February 18, 2026 at 7:00:49 PM
Point to Point Compo Beach Swim
Date:
Monday, July 20, 2026
Location:
Westport, CT
State
Connecticut
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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This one-mile open water charity swim race brings together swimmers from Westport and beyond, all proceeds support access to Y programs.
Data updated:
May 22, 2026 at 1:58:08 PM
Open Water Series Race 4
Date:
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Location:
Norristown, PA
State
Pennsylvania
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
800m, 1600m
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Part of the French Creek Racing Series
Data updated:
December 23, 2025 at 9:31:40 AM
Tri Faster SwimRun (Swim)
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Location:
Brookfield, WI
State
Wisconsin
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
500m, 1500m
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Part of 4 race series
Data updated:
November 16, 2025 at 2:40:38 PM
Tri Faster SwimRun (Swim)
Date:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Location:
Brookfield, WI
State
Wisconsin
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
500m, 1500m
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Part of 4 race series
Data updated:
April 27, 2026 at 10:25:52 AM
Fat Salmon Annual Open Water Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Seattle, WA, USA
State
Washington
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
3.2 mile
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Data updated:
January 26, 2026 at 8:13:04 PM
Georgia Games Swimming
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Acworth, GA
State
Georgia
Region:
Midwest (Central)
Distances:
5k, 3k, 1k, 750m
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Data updated:
April 27, 2026 at 10:26:15 AM
Grimaldo's Mile
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
New York, NY
State
New York
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile
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Data updated:
May 22, 2026 at 10:31:43 AM
Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Kauai, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
1k, 3k
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Data updated:
December 9, 2025 at 3:18:07 PM
Kingdom Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Newport, VT
State
Vermont
Region:
East Coast
Distances:
1 mile, 5k, 10k, 10 mile, 25k
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Data updated:
November 8, 2025 at 7:02:23 PM
North Shore Challenge Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Waimea Bay, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
2.3 mile
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Data updated:
February 17, 2026 at 9:10:56 AM
Pipeline to Waimea Challenge Swim
Date:
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location:
Waimea Bay, HI
State
Hawaii
Region:
West Coast
Distances:
2.3 mile
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Cancelled
Data updated:
February 18, 2026 at 3:34:26 PM
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