Roosevelt Island Swim
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
- Distance
- 10K
- Price
- $650
From the Organizer
Date: July 25, 2025
Time: 6:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: East River, around Roosevelt Island Swimmers will begin at the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, proceeding north up the east channel, and returning down the west channel, finishing where they began. The swim will start approximately 1 hour prior to slack at flood into ebb.
Distance: 4 Miles
Experience Requirement: The Roosevelt Island Swim is a challenging open water event, 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 30 minutes per mile or faster.
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
71°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Roosevelt Island Swim?
- Roosevelt Island Swim is a swimming race held in New York, New York on July 25, 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 Roosevelt Island Swim?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in New York, New York at Roosevelt Island. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Roosevelt Island Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Roosevelt Island Swim
Jul 25, 2026