ROSE ULTRA MARATHON SWIM
HISTORIC SWIM WITH ICONIC VIEWS
Honoring Rose Pitonof’s World Champion Winning Swim from Manhattan to Coney Island
On August 13, 1911, 17 year old Rose Pitonof jumped into the East River at 26th Street, Manhattan, and swam to Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island, earning the women’s title of Long Distance Swimming Champion of the World.
Each year in mid August we honor Rose’s epic achievement by staging an open water swim event that follows her history making route.
Join us in celebrating by following the real time tracking of the swimmers on this page on event day.
DATE
Aug 17, 2024
START TIME
8:40 AM
distance
17 Miles | 27.5 Kilometers
Location
Manhattan to Coney Island
Overview
SWIM ROUTE AND VIEWING
- START: East 26th Street, Manhattan, East River
- Waterside Plaza
- Stuyvesant Cove Park
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- Governors Island (by Lavender Field)
- Verrazzano View
- FINISH: Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island, Atlantic Ocean
MUMS June 8, 2024 | Six Person Relay Team
SWIMMING FOR SWIMMERS
We kicked off the 2024 season in early June with a six person relay MUMS 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.
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