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Date:
Tue, Jun 02, 2026 at 8:20 PM – 6:20 AM
Location:
New York, New York
10004
United States
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Links:
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28.5 Miles Open Water Swim Ultra

Take on the classic ultra marathon of open water swimming in NYC when you join us for a custom experience swim around Manhattan Island!

Enjoy all 28.5 miles | 45.8 kilometers of your swim in an 8-9 hour timeframe as your crew, observer, and professional photographer watch on from a 30′ vessel with a highly experienced captain and all the amenities.

Friends and family can be a part of the experience as they follow the real time tracking including site specific photos from your route.

  • Meeting Point: North Cove Marina, Manhattan

  • Start and Finish Location: Pier A, Manhattan

  • Distance: 28.5M | 48.5K

  • Time Limit: 10 hrs

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