Liberty to Freedom Swim
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- Hudson River, New York, NY
- Distance
- Liberty to Freedom
From the Organizer
Experience Requirement: The Liberty to Freedom Swim is a challenging open water event, involving a Hudson River channel crossing 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 25 minutes per mile or faster.
Location: South Cove, Manhattan to Liberty Island
Distance: 2.2 Miles | 3.5 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
72°
Typical Low
59°
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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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Liberty to Freedom Swim?
- Liberty to Freedom Swim is a swimming race held in New York, New York on September 19, 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 Liberty to Freedom Swim?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in New York, New York at Hudson River, New York, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Liberty to Freedom Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Liberty to Freedom Swim
Sep 19, 2026