2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA

Date
December 31, 2026
Location
Richmond, VA
Venue
5050 Ridgedale Parkway
Start Time
2:00 PM
Sunrise
7:23 AM
Entry Fee
$65.00 – $95.00
Events
2027 SwimRVA New Year's Challenge
Includes
AWESOME custom SwimRVA/Speedo Long Sleeve Tech Shirt!!
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The 2027 SwimRVA New Year's Challenge takes place at 5050 Ridgedale Parkway in Richmond, Virginia on December 31, 2026. The swimming event features a 10000-yard distance with a typical start time of 2:00 PM. Entry prices range from $65.00 to $95.00.

From the Race Organizer
START 2027 STRONG. 💪🌊 How far can YOU go? The SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge is back. This challenge is all about YOU. Your distance. Your pace. Your goal. Your challenge. Whether you’re just getting comfortable swimming laps or you could practically cross the English Channel, you belong in this event. There’s no first place. No last place. No pressure to keep up with anyone else. Just one question: CAN YOU REACH YOUR GOAL? THE CHALLENGE 🏊 Pick a goal. Pick your interval. Then start swimming! The New Year’s Challenge is built around repeating 100-yard swims on a set interval. Your interval gives you enough time to complete each 100, catch your breath and get ready to go again. Maybe your goal is 3 x 100s. Maybe it’s 25 x 100s. Maybe you’re coming for the ultimate challenge: 100 x 100s — 10,000 YARDS! The number doesn’t define your success. Reaching YOUR goal does. Finish 2026 by proving something to yourself — then leave the pool with a new goal waiting for you in 2027.

Course & Travel Notes

The 2027 SwimRVA New Year's Challenge takes place in Richmond, Virginia on December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM, well after the 7:24 AM sunrise. The venue sits at 30 feet elevation, and Richmond International Airport is located 6.6 miles away. December weather normals for Richmond show average highs of 52°F and average lows of 32°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 32% of days.

⛰️ 30 ft elevation☀️ Typically 52°F / 32°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 6.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA?

2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA takes place on December 31, 2026. The race is held in Richmond, Virginia.

Where is 2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA held?

2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA is held at 5050 Ridgedale Parkway in Richmond, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near 2027 SwimRVA New Year’s Challenge 2026 — Richmond, VA?

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