The 20th Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run – Beaufort, SC 2026
Date
June 6, 2026
Location
Beaufort, SC
Venue
1006 Bay Street
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $90.00
Events
3.2M River Swim, 1 mile Swim, 3.2 Swim/5K Run Single Participant, 1 mile swim and 5K Single Participant, 3.2 mile swim/ 5K run relay, 1 mile swim/ 5K run relay
Includes
T-shirt | Relay Participant T-shirts
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Saturday, June 6, 2026 Event Options 3.2-Mile Beaufort River Swim 1-Mile Swim 3.2-Mile Swim/5K Run 1-Mile Swim/5K Run Or Relay Option (Timed Event but No Awards Given) ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WARDLE FAMILY YMCA'S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM! Interested in sponsoring or donating to the 2026 Beaufort River Swim, please contact Perri Flaherty at p.flaherty@wardleflamilyymca.org or (843) 379-1365. Swim Race Course : Our 3.2 mile course is the unique estuary called the Beaufort River, starting at the Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina, winding around the curve, and finishing at the day dock, adjacent to the Beaufort Waterfront Park, with spectators watching the finish line. The course is approximately 3.2 miles swimming with the tide. The water temp is mild to warm, usually mid 70's. The surface wave conditions range from calm to choppy at times depending upon the weather. Our 1 mile course follows this same path, but begins at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock. Both swims finish at the sam
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