Greenbrier SwimFest
Greenbrier SwimFest is a swimming race on September 27, 2026 in Boonsboro, MD, with entry fees from $50 to $60.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $50–$60
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2026 Greenbrier SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing!
This SwimFest event at Greenbrier State Park in Boonsboro, 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! Get 30% off your 2nd race and 45% off your 3rd race.
Register today for your choice of races!
Online Registration Closes Friday, September 25 at 12 midnight.
Check-in is available from 7:30AM to 10:30AM on Sunday September 27. 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 defer to another FCR event. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.
Historical water temperature varies, but we expect water temperature to be between 62-70F for this date. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees.
We always need volunteers, lifeguards, and other helpers to run successful events. To volunteer, please check out our volunteer link at www.frenchcreekracing.com/volunteer
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hagerstown 1 E, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Boonsboro, MD
City Elevation
504 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 11 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Greenbrier SwimFest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
66
Days to train
- Race
- Greenbrier SwimFest
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Boonsboro than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Greenbrier SwimFest
Sep 27, 2026