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Greenbrier SwimFest

Date
September 27, 2026
Distance
800 Meter · 1600 Meter · 2400 Meter
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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

800 Meter9 AMRegister →
1600 Meter9:45 AMRegister →
2400 Meter10:45 AMRegister →

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, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:04 AMSunset 7:01 PMDaylight 11h 58m

Host City

About Boonsboro, MD

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

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

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.

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Days to train

Race
Greenbrier SwimFest
Date
September 27, 2026

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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Open water races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Greenbrier SwimFest?
Greenbrier SwimFest is a swimming race held in Boonsboro, Maryland on September 27, 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 Greenbrier SwimFest?
Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Boonsboro, Maryland at 21843 National Pike, Boonsboro, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Greenbrier SwimFest?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Greenbrier SwimFest

Sep 27, 2026

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