Long Bridge Swim
Long Bridge Swim is a swimming race on August 1, 2026 in Sandpoint, ID, with an entry fee of $75.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Location
- Dog Beach, Sandpoint, ID
- Price
- $75
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
The Long Bridge Swim is the Northwest's Premier open water swimming event! A beautiful 1.76 mile swim from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the North end. Founded by local swimming enthusiast Eric Ridgway in 1995, the Long Bridge Swim has grown from the first group of 78 friends swimming across Lake Pend Oreille to 844 swimmers in 2025. The Long Bridge Swim is always held the first Saturday in August. Spectators can easily watch their swimmers progress as they make their way across Lake Pend Oreille.
Since 2010, the Long Bridge Swim has raised funds to support swim lessons for children and adults in the greater Sandpoint Area. We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy our beautiful Lake Pend Oreille!
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
85°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
14%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandpoint Exp Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandpoint, ID
Population
1,456
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,130 ft
Nearest Airport
GEG
Spokane International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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.
Coming Up
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Long Bridge Swim
Aug 1, 2026