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Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day

Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day is a swimming race on October 24, 2026 in Saint Pete Beach, FL, with entry fees from $45 to $200.

Date
October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
Price
$45–$200
Sport
Swimming
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From the Organizer

Live Wildly Team Challenge – Open Water Swim Edition
Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Live Wildly Team Challenge, an exhilarating open-water swim event in celebration of World Swim Day! This year, we’re bringing back an innovative and team-focused competition that combines strategy, endurance, and camaraderie in the beautiful waters of Florida.

Presented by Live Wildly, this event supports a vital cause: the protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Stretching from the Panhandle to the Everglades, this 18-million-acre expanse is the ecological and economic heart of Florida. Live Wildly was founded to safeguard this irreplaceable landscape—and by participating, you’re helping preserve the Sunshine State’s natural legacy.

The Challenge: Team Relay (4 Miles Total)
Course: A thrilling ¼-mile loop in open water.
Team Structure: Teams of 3 to 8 swimmers—strategize, collaborate, and push your limits together!
Rules:

Each swimmer completes one loop at a time, tagging the next teammate in rotation.
No consecutive loops by the same swimmer—strategy is key!
No swimmer may exceed 3 total loops—every teammate must contribute.
Order is up to you—pace, endurance, and tactics will determine your success!

This is more than a swim; it’s a test of teamwork, pacing, and perseverance. Whether you’re racing for the podium or simply soaking in the fun, the Live Wildly Team Challenge promises an unforgettable experience.

Solo Endurance Option
Prefer to go it alone? Take on the individual challenge:

Swim the loop, exit the water each time, and run around shoreline flags before diving back in.

Discipline, stamina, and mental toughness will be your greatest allies.

Why Join?

Celebrate World Swim Day in a unique, team-driven format.
Support Florida’s Wildlife Corridor—every splash makes a difference.
Challenge yourself in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Make memories with friends, teammates, and fellow water enthusiasts.
Gather your crew, strategize your relay order, and dive into an event like no other. Let’s make waves together!

Register Now and be part of a movement that’s wild at heart.

 

Events

Solo Swim What you can$45
Solo Challenge$75
Team Challenge$200

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

82°

Typical Low

68°

Chance of Rain

18%

Based on US Climate Normals data from St Petersburg, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:36 AMSunset 6:53 PMDaylight 11h 17m

Host City

About Saint Pete Beach, FL

Nearest Airport

PIE

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · 15 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

93

Days to train

Race
Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day
Date
October 24, 2026

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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 Swimming

Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day?+
Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day is a swimming race held in Saint Pete Beach, Florida on October 24, 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 Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day?+
Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Saint Pete Beach, Florida at 1501 Guf Way. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day

Oct 24, 2026

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