Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Venue
Bluewater Waterfront Grill
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00 – $55.00
Events
Stoked To Go Out Pier To Pier Open Water Swim
Includes
T-Shirt
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Stoked To Go Out ® takes place at Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on May 16, 2026. The event features a 1.7-mile swimming race with a typical start time of 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $45 to $55. Wrightsville Beach offers direct ocean access and is a coastal destination in southeastern North Carolina, making it convenient for swimmers traveling to this event. If you're planning to race here, book accommodation well in advance, as beach towns fill quickly during summer events.

From the Race Organizer
13TH ANNUAL GREY LISTON MEMORIAL PIER TO PIER OPEN WATER SWIM / STOKED TO GO OUT! Stoked (adjective) – slang Being in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state The annual Stoked To Go Out (STGO) open water swim is exactly that – a gathering of outdoor enthusiasts, exhilarated to get out there, charge it, take the bull by the horns, meet the challenge head-on, commit, and take the literal plunge. Inspired by the life and legacy of Grey Liston, the STGO open water swim takes participants 1.7 miles from pier-to-pier in the Atlantic Ocean, off the picturesque coast of Wrightsville Beach, NC. And, since all STGO proceeds benefit the UNCW Grey Liston Scholarship in Athletics Endowment fund, not only does this event honor the spirit of Grey and drive our mission to battle complacency in life, it also allows for us all to enable the education and participation of future swimmers and divers. Stay Stoked and join us on May 16, 2026! The Stoked To Go Out Race Team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

Where is Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC held?

Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC is held at Bluewater Waterfront Grill in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Stoked To Go Out ® 2026 — Wrightsville Beach, NC?

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