Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge 2026 — Stevensville Libby’s Coastal Kitchen, MD

Date
June 14, 2026
Location
Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, MD
Venue
Libby's Coastal Kitchen (Formerly Hemingways)
Start Time
6:45 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $350.00
Events
Great Chesapeake 4.4 Mile Bay Swim, Great Chesapeake 1 Mile Bay Challenge
Includes
Long Sleeve T-Shirt | T-Shirt
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Entry fees for the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge range from $75 to $350, depending on your distance choice. The event takes place on June 14, 2026, in Stevensville, Maryland, with races starting at 6:45 AM at Libby's Coastal Kitchen. Swimmers can select between the full 4.4-mile open water swim or the shorter 1-mile bay challenge, making it accessible for both experienced open water swimmers and those looking to test the distance. This swim-focused event offers a straightforward format for endurance athletes seeking bay-based racing on the East Coast.

From the Race Organizer
Be sure to check out the Swimmer Guide on the main menu ABOVE ! This event benefits the March of Dimes, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the US Coast guard, and other local charities. The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is doing a Sunrise Swim in 2026! Race Day is June 14th, 2026, with a 6:45am start time for the 4.4 Mile Swim. We are currently planning on having the 1 Mile Swim begin at 7:30am .The 1 Mile Start time is subject to final approval. Two emails have gone out. One to the 2025 4.4 Mile Swimmers with information about the Early Bird program (complete the 4.4 mile swim with us and receive a special offer for the following year). The other email has gone out to our 2024 4.4 Mile Swimmers who were unable to join us in 2025. If you fall in to either of these categories and didn't receive an email from us on Sept 30th, 2025, please reach out ASAP at info@bayswim.com Don't forget, our newly designed site (www.BaySwim.com) and our email of info@bayswim.com are your sources for all of your up to date information!!! CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE READINGS https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=44063 Don't forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greatchesapeakebayswim !!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge 2026 — Stevensville Libby’s Coastal Kitchen, MD?

Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge 2026 — Stevensville Libby’s Coastal Kitchen, MD takes place on June 14, 2026. The race is held in Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, Maryland.

Where is Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge 2026 — Stevensville Libby’s Coastal Kitchen, MD held?

Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge 2026 — Stevensville Libby’s Coastal Kitchen, MD is held at Libby's Coastal Kitchen (Formerly Hemingways) in Stevensville Libby's Coastal Kitchen, Maryland.

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