3 swimming events in Kent County, Maryland

The Rock Hall Triathlons are nestled on the edge of the Eastern Shore of Maryland in picturesque Kent County and only 18 miles from Baltimore “as the fish swims” (put your bike rack on a boat!). Rock Hall is one of the friendliest, most laid back towns anywhere…and is full of history. George Washington took the Annapolis Ferry to Rock Hall nearly ten times before heading to Philly on horseback to work out America’s Independence! The swim takes place in Rock Hall Harbor on the Chesapeake Bay, protecting athletes from any serious wind or chop. The bike course is a triathlete’s dream with beautiful ribbons of pavement and wide shoulders throughout most of the rural course. The run course is pancake flat and takes athletes through the quaint nautically themed neighborhoods and side roads of Rock Hall, MD.

This race is worth the trip to Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Watch last years race video, then register and plan your trip to Rock Hall, MD!

Welcome to the 2026 Betterton SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing!

This SwimFest event at Betterton Beach, MD has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance) including:

800 meter swim (1 loop)

1600 meter swim (2 loops)

2400 meter swim (3 loops)

For an extra challenge, race in all 3!

Register today for your choice of races!

Online Registration Closes Thursday, May 28 at 12 midnight.

Check-in is available from 6:30AM to 8:00AM on Saturday May 30. All racers should check in when they arrive.

NO REFUNDS and no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, entries will roll into next year's race, or you may transfer your registration to another FCR event.

Historical water temperature varies, but has averaged between 65-75F for this date over the past 4 years. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees. You can find real time water temperature updates here.