Swim Around Manhattan
CIRCLING MANHATTAN
Part of the triple crown of open water Swimming
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.
Relay teams are welcome! Reach out to us directly for more information and to book your ultimate NYC open water swimming experience.
DATES
Various in 2026. Please contact us.
TIMEFRAME
8-9 hours
distance
28.5 Miles | 45.8Kilometer
Location
Around Manhattan Island
Featured Swimmer | Dan Daly
SWIMMER AND SWIM COACH
A highly accomplished swimmer and swim coach, Dan Daly (@dandaly) blends in-water training with strength and conditioning to help swimmers get stronger, faster, and more resilient
Dan’s background includes:
- High-school All-American, Division I scholarship athlete, Division II All-American
- Degree in Kinesiology and Nutrition, team captain, and lifelong coach
- Co-creator of Equinox’s EQX H2O program and author in the NSCA’s Developing the Core, for swimmers.
Over 20+ years, he’s refined dryland training and swim technique into clear, practical programs that improve pace, power, and race readiness. His athletes include national level pool competitors, triathletes, and Triple Crown finishers.
Beyond performance, Dan gives back through the Splash Fit Swim Club, providing competitive swim and dryland instruction to kids from underserved communities.
28.5 Miles | 45.8 Kilometers
SWIM ROUTE AND VIEWING
- START Pier A
- Manhattan Bridge
- 14th Street Power Plant
- Harlem Footbridge and Ward’s Island
- High Bridge
- Harlem Boathouse (approximate half way point of swim by distance)
- George Washington Bridge / Little Red Lighthouse
- 79th Street Boat Basin
- The Intrepid Museum
- Chelsea Piers
- Near Pier 25/North Cove
- Near Wall Approaching Pier A – FINISH
Personal favorite viewing spots highlighted in bold.
Swim Around Manhattan | June 8, 2024 | Six Person Relay Team
SWIMMING FOR SWIMMERS
We kicked off the 2024 season in early June with a six person relay Swim Around Manhattan as a fundraiser for the Stand by Me Foundation. The Stand by Me Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2012 by international swim coaches and Olympic swimmers to empower athletes at every level – from those who are just learning to those who are competing and even beyond.
The relay team—Andrea Amato, Carrie Hillebrand, Colleen Stranzl, Danielle Honrath, Fleur Sohtz, and Nate Freeman—completed the course in just under 8 hours, raising nearly $25,000.
The event was memorable, with New Yorkers cheering on the swimmers from ferries, piers, sidewalks, and bike paths. The funds raised will help both elite swimmers and those just learning to swim, fostering a supportive community and promoting swimming accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to a few of the questions we get asked a lot. If you have a question, please feel free to reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you!
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Join us in supporting the URBANSWIMmers!
Not ready to take the leap into open water swimming just yet? Come see what it’s all about by supporting Swimmers in the water! We invite you to join us as Kayak Support on event day. Join the party and be part of the movement to make URBANSWIMming possible!
