Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 2.4 Mile Swim
From the Organizer
Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim
The fastest point-to-point 2.4 mile swim on the east coast. This has always been a 'rite of passage' for local swimmers "in the know," and now we've made it official!
Swimmers will swim around the southernmost point of New Jersey WITH THE CURRENT!
Join us in Victorian Cape May for an instant classic!
What can swimmers expect at this event?
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SAFE. The Cape May Beach Patrol has you covered.
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FAST. Swim WITH THE CURRENT and record your fastest 2.4mi swim ever!
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UNIQUE. There is nothing quite like swimming the shore line of Historic Cape May
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CHARITY. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the CMBP Clete Cannone Scholarship Fund
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
86°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cape May 2 Nw, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cape May, NJ
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
DOV
Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base · 31 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 65 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
40
Days to train
- Race
- Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim
- Date
- July 18, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim?
- Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim is a swimming race held in Cape May, New Jersey on July 18, 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 Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Cape May, New Jersey at Beach and Wilmington Aves., Cape May, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim
Jul 18, 2026