Upcoming Swimming Races in Florida

Endurance Grid lists 11 swimming races in Florida, from August 2026 to May 2027 across 8 cities.

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The lay of the land

Swimming Races in Florida

The swimming race calendar in Florida is busiest in October, February, and March, with races most often in Saint Petersburg, Boca Raton, Clermont, and Stuart.

What open water swimming is

Open water swim races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. The course is marked by big buoys, with kayaks and lifeguards shadowing it the whole way. The water is the variable: currents, chop, temperature, and the need to sight and navigate for yourself.

There’s a distance for every level. A 500 to 750m swim is a good starting point to learn the sport, and most events stack several distances — a mile, 5K, 10K — on the same day, so you can start on the same course as the veterans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many swimming races are in Florida?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 upcoming swimming races in Florida across 8 cities, from August 2026 to May 2027.
What swimming distances are offered in Florida?+
Swimming races in Florida include 1000m, 10K, 1500m, 2 mi, 500m, 5K, Olympic, and Sprint distances.
When is swimming season in Florida?+
Swimming season in Florida runs spring through fall — the warmer months when open water is race-ready. Of the upcoming swimming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and February.
Which Florida cities have swimming races?+
Swimming races in Florida are held in Saint Petersburg, Boca Raton, Clermont, Islamorada, Ormond Beach, Saint Pete Beach, St Pete Beach, and Stuart.

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