
From the Organizer
Join us for a circumnavigation swim of Governors Island!
Location: Around Governors Island, counter clockwise from Castle Williams to Pier 101 Kayak Dock.
Distance: 2 Miles | 3.3 Kilometers
Events
Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Molloy Cercom, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
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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NYC Oyster Swim
Jul 19, 2026