2 plunge events in New Hanover County, North Carolina
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New Hanover County
2 events in New Hanover County-
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
13TH ANNUAL GREY LISTON MEMORIAL PIER TO PIER OPEN WATER SWIM / STOKED TO GO OUT!
Stoked (adjective) – slang
Being in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state
The annual Stoked To Go Out (STGO) open water swim is exactly that – a gathering of outdoor enthusiasts, exhilarated to get out there, charge it, take the bull by the horns, meet the challenge head-on, commit, and take the literal plunge. Inspired by the life and legacy of Grey Liston, the STGO open water swim takes participants 1.7 miles from pier-to-pier in the Atlantic Ocean, off the picturesque coast of Wrightsville Beach, NC.
And, since all STGO proceeds benefit the UNCW Grey Liston Scholarship in Athletics Endowment fund, not only does this event honor the spirit of Grey and drive our mission to battle complacency in life, it also allows for us all to enable the education and participation of future swimmers and divers.
Stay Stoked and join us on May 16, 2026!
The Stoked To Go Out Race Team.
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Fri, Jan 01, 2027 at 12:00 PMSee full details
Celebrate 12 Years of Plunging for Purpose
Join us at Wrightsville Beach on January 1st and kick off your New Year by Plungin' for a Purpose!
The 12th Annual Wrightsville Plunge benefits Communities In Schools of Cape Fear, which works to help keep kids in school, and on the path to graduation. Its a great way to support our region's youth, and have a blast at the same time!
Registration includes a free shuttle from Wrightsville Beach Park, fun photo ops, a costume contest, and your choice of a long-sleeve tee, short-sleeve tee, beanie, or trucker hat.