8 Late-Season Open-Water Swims
By Ryan Wood
Active.com
Get one more swimming event under your belt before the winter hits. Here are eight swims that let you to paddle hard in the open water one last time this year.
Looking for something else? Find more swimmming events.
San Francisco, California – September 4
This 1.25-mile cold-water swim goes from the famous Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park in the Bay of San Francisco. Learn More
Skaneateles, New York – September 4
The first 100 registrants will be able to jump from the Judge Ben Wiles ship and swim a mile to shore, while the other 200 will jump off a dock at Skaneateles Country Club. This race is part of a four-event Labor Day race weekend in Skaneateles. Learn More
Honolulu, Hawaii – September 5
This 2.4-mile swim starts at the Hilton Rainbow Tower and goes down to the New Otani Hotel along one of Hawaii's most beautiful coastlines. Learn More
Oceanside, California – September 5
Wrap up summer with a 1-mile trek around the Oceanside Pier, the longest pier on the west coast. The event benefits the Oceanside Swim Club. Read More
Manson, Washington – September 10
This is a 1.5-mile swim from Willow Point Park to Manson Bay Park in water temperatures of about 65 degrees. There is a 2-hour time limit to complete the swim. Learn More
Tiburon, California – September 18
Ferries will take swimmers to Angel Island where they will launch from the beach on a one-mile swim to the shores of Tiburon. Immediately following the race, swimmers will enjoy lunch from some of the best Bay Area restaurants. Learn More
Monterey, California – October 15
A 1-mile and 500-meter and 200-meter distance is offered. The longest race starts next to Monterey Wharf, goes up to Lover's Point and back. Learn More
Hamilton, Bermuda – October 16
Take your goggles out of the country with this event off the shores of Bermuda. Race distances of 10K, 7.25K, 4K, 2K and 0.8K are offered. Learn More
Join the Conversation