Brooklyn Bridge Swim
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
- Distance
- Brookyn Bridge Swim
From the Organizer
Experience Requirement: The Brooklyn Bridge Swim is a challenging open water event, in typically choppy conditions. All participants must provide proof of recent, comparable open water swim experience (the PRIDE Swim Manhattan is an acceptable qualifier), and must swim at a pace of 30 minutes per mile or faster.
Location: Brooklyn waterfront
Distance: .6 Miles | 1 Kilometers
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
80°
Typical Low
71°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Molloy Cercom, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
More Swimming races near New York, NY
PRIDE Swim Manhattan
Less than a mile away
Statue of Liberty Swim
Less than a mile away
NYC Oyster Swim
Less than a mile away
Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Open Water Swimming
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Brooklyn Bridge Swim?
- Brooklyn Bridge Swim is a swimming race held in New York, New York on July 26, 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 Brooklyn Bridge Swim?
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 in New York, New York at Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Brooklyn Bridge Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Brooklyn Bridge Swim
Jul 26, 2026