Statue of Liberty Swim
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Statue of Liberty, New York, NY
- Distance
- Statue of Liberty Swim
From the Organizer
Experience Requirement: The Statue of Liberty Swim is a challenging open water event, involving swimming against the current 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.
Distance: 1 Mile | 1.6 Kilometers
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
80°
Typical Low
70°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Molloy Cercom, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New York, NY
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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Coming Up
More Swimming races near New York, NY
PRIDE Swim Manhattan
Less than a mile away
NYC Oyster Swim
Less than a mile away
Brooklyn Bridge Swim
Less than a mile away
Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Statue of Liberty Swim?
- Statue of Liberty Swim is a swimming race held in New York, New York 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 Statue of Liberty Swim?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in New York, New York at Statue of Liberty, New York, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Statue of Liberty Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Statue of Liberty Swim
Jul 18, 2026