The First Bell Swim-Run Festival is a swimrun race on August 29, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI.
From the Organizer
Aquathon
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
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Mary College, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
569,756
as of 2023
City Elevation
673 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
SwimRun is a continuous race that alternates open-water swimming and running across a series of segments — you swim in your shoes and run in your wetsuit, carrying your gear the whole way. Many events are raced in pairs.
With no transitions and a course that pinballs between water and land, it's one of the most adventurous formats in endurance sport — often set along wild shorelines and islands.
A continuous race alternating open-water swimming and running across a series of segments. Distances, format, and legs vary by event.
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The First Bell Swim-Run Festival
Aug 29, 2026