Betterton SwimFest
- Date
- May 30, 2026
- Location
- Betterton Beach, Betterton, MD
- Distance
- 800 Meter · 1600 Meter · 2400 Meter
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2026 Betterton SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing!
This SwimFest event at Betterton Beach, MD has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance) including:
800 meter swim (1 loop)
1600 meter swim (2 loops)
2400 meter swim (3 loops)
For an extra challenge, race in all 3!
Register today for your choice of races!
Online Registration Closes Thursday, May 28 at 12 midnight.
Check-in is available from 6:30AM to 8:00AM on Saturday May 30. All racers should check in when they arrive.
NO REFUNDS and no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, entries will roll into next year's race, or you may transfer your registration to another FCR event.
Historical water temperature varies, but has averaged between 65-75F for this date over the past 4 years. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees. You can find real time water temperature updates here.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Swimming events drop you into something that demands navigation, feel, and focus all at once. It's a sport that rewards the quietly competitive — the ones who do the work in the water before anyone's watching.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Betterton SwimFest?
- Betterton SwimFest is a swimming event held in Betterton, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Betterton SwimFest?
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Betterton, MD at Betterton Beach, Betterton, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Betterton SwimFest?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Betterton SwimFest
May 30, 2026