Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- Solo 10km Swim · PILOT for Solo Swimmer · 2-Person Relay 10km Swim
From the Organizer
How many people can say they’ve jumped off the Star of Knoxville Riverboat and into the Tennessee River? Who can say they’ve gotten to swim under five historic bridges, past Neyland Stadium, the Knoxville skyline, then finish by swimming through beautiful river bluffs lined with historic homes? Now’s your chance.
Bridges to Bluffs is a 10k downstream open water swim in the Tennessee River. B2B is apart of the Tennessee Triple Crown Open Water Series, along with Chattanooga based “Swim the Suck,” and Huntsville’s “Swim Hobbs Island".
This year’s swim will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The Saturday night dinner and sightseeing dinner cruise will include race briefing and packet pick-up on Saturday, September 12 departing from downtown Knoxville. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow swimmers and pilots, and get all the required safety updates ahead of race day.
Participants can complete the 10 km swim solo or register as a relay team of 2 swimmers.
All swimmers over 18 must be current USMS members or purchase a one day event membership (OEVT).
Swimmers ages 13-18 may register in the solo 10k swim and must be current USA Swimming members (your registration will be discounted $20 to VOID the USMS OEVT fee - it is automatically applied).
All solo swimmers MUST be accompanied by a PILOT on a kayak (or similar). Swimmers are encouraged to find their own pilot for the event. There is an option to pay the race team to recruit a pilot for you. All PILOTS must also register. There is no fee; swimmer's fees cover their pilot costs.
All race information can be found at: https://knoxvilleopen-waterswimmers.squarespace.com/bridgestobluffs
Included in every registration:
- One race entry (for a solo swimmer OR a relay team of two swimmers)
- Two high quality logo'd t-shirts (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
- Two seats for the Saturday dinner cruise (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
- Two lunches post-race on Sunday (swimmer & pilot OR two relay swimmers)
- Finisher award for all participants
- Race morning bus transportation from the finish line to the starting areas for swimmers and pilots
- Free downloads of professional photographs taken over the weekend
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Knoxville Exp Stn, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Knoxville, TN
Population
193,721
as of 2023
Elevation
1,007 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim?
- Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim is a swimming race held in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee at 2280 Cherokee Blvd, Knoxville, TN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim
Sep 13, 2026