Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Distance
- Great Chesapeake 4.4 Mile Bay Swim · Great Chesapeake 1 Mile Bay Challenge
From the Organizer
Be sure to check out the Swimmer Guide on the main menu ABOVE!
This event benefits the March of Dimes, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the US Coast guard, and other local charities.
The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is doing a Sunrise Swim in 2026!
Race Day is June 14th, 2026, with a 6:45am start time for the 4.4 Mile Swim. We are currently planning on having the 1 Mile Swim begin at 7:30am.The 1 Mile Start time is subject to final approval.
Two emails have gone out. One to the 2025 4.4 Mile Swimmers with information about the Early Bird program (complete the 4.4 mile swim with us and receive a special offer for the following year).
The other email has gone out to our 2024 4.4 Mile Swimmers who were unable to join us in 2025.
If you fall in to either of these categories and didn't receive an email from us on Sept 30th, 2025, please reach out ASAP at info@bayswim.com
Don't forget, our newly designed site (www.BaySwim.com) and our email of info@bayswim.com are your sources for all of your up to date information!!!
CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE READINGS https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=44063
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- What is the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge?
- Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge is a swimming race held in Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, Maryland on June 14, 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 Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, Maryland at Libby's Coastal Kitchen (Formerly Hemingways), Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge
Jun 14, 2026