Portland Bridge Swim: Sellwood Bridge to St. Johns Bridge Sunday July 12, 2026 Ultramarathon-Distance Open Water Event Hosted by Portland Bridge Swim LOCATION & COURSE: The course is approximately 11 miles (17 km) on the east side of the Willamette River through downtown Portland, Oregon. The swim will start at Sellwood Riverfront Park (SE 7th Av. & Miller St.) south of the Sellwood Bridge, pass under all 12 of Portland’s bridges on the Willamette River, and finish at Cathedral Park (N. Edison & Pittsburg Av.) west of the St. Johns Bridge. Water temperature is expected to be 66–74 degrees Fahrenheit. TIDES & START TIME: High tide on July 12, 2026 is 3:13 am, and low tide is at 12:42 pm. The swim will start at 7:30 am and all swimmers must be out of the water by 3:30 pm. ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to any swimmer over the age of 18 years old who has completed the eligibility requirements. ENTRY WEBSITE & REGISTRATION: To qualify, swimmers must show that they have completed a minimum
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Portland, OR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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