Rose Pitonof Swim
Rose Pitonof Swim is a swimming race on August 8, 2026 in New York, NY.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- East River, New York, NY
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
Swim support costs range from $3,600 for individual swimmers to $5,600 for a six person relay, including private safety motorboat escort, dedicated kayaker, observer, GPS swim tracking, and exclusive swag. A $750 deposit is required at registration, with the full amount due by June 15.
To participate, all applicants must complete a 3-hour qualifying swim by July 15 as proof of their endurance and readiness.
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Start Location: East 26th Street, Manhattan
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Finish Location: Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island
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Distance: 17M | 27.5K
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Time Limit: 8 hrs
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Swim Support Cost:
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Individual Swimmer: $3,600
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Two Person Relay: $4,000
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Four Person Relay: $4,800
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Six Person Relay: $5,600
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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
84°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New York Cntrl Pk Twr, 4 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
From Endurance Grid
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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
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Rose Pitonof Swim
Aug 8, 2026