Upcoming Swimming Races in New York

Endurance Grid lists 11 swimming races in New York, from August 2026 to June 2027 across 6 cities.

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The lay of the land

Swimming Races in New York

The swimming race calendar in New York is busiest in August, September, and June, with races most often in New York.

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 New York?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 11 upcoming swimming races in New York across 6 cities, from August 2026 to June 2027.
What swimming distances are offered in New York?+
Swimming races in New York include 1000m, 10K, 1500m, 2 mi, 500m, 5K, and Olympic distances.
When is swimming season in New York?+
Swimming season in New York 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 August and September.
Which New York cities have swimming races?+
Swimming races in New York are held in New York, Amagansett, East Meadow, Hague, Rye, and Sleepy Hollow.

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