Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim 2026 — Cape May, NJ

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
Cape May, NJ
Venue
Beach and Wilmington Aves.
Start Time
7:30 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $93.00
Events
2.4 Mile Swim
Includes
T-Shirt
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Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim The fastest point-to-point 2.4 mile swim on the east coast. This has always been a 'rite of passage' for local swimmers "in the know," and now we've made it official! Swimmers will swim around the southernmost point of New Jersey WITH THE CURRENT! Join us in Victorian Cape May for an instant classic! What can swimmers expect at this event? SAFE. The Cape May Beach Patrol has you covered. FAST. Swim WITH THE CURRENT and record your fastest 2.4mi swim ever! UNIQUE. There is nothing quite like swimming the shore line of Historic Cape May CHARITY. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the CMBP Clete Cannone Scholarship Fund

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Cape May, NJ. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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  • Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
  • Emergency medical up to $250,000
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