Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run
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20th Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run
This event offers open-water swims and a shore-based 5K run on the Beaufort River in Beaufort, South Carolina. Swim courses follow the estuary and finish at the day dock adjacent to Beaufort Waterfront Park. The longer swim follows the river with the tide for approximately 3.2 miles; the shorter swim shares the same path beginning at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital dock. Large yellow buoys mark the route and event safety personnel on stand up paddleboards, kayaks, and lifeguards monitor the finish area. Water temperature is typically in the mid 70s and surface conditions can range from calm to choppy.
Distances available:
- 3.2 mile swim
- 1 mile swim
- 3.2 mile swim and 5K run
- 1 mile swim and 5K run
- Relay options for swim and run (timed, no awards given)
Swimmers must check in on race day to receive timing chips, body markings, and the assigned swim cap. Equipment and headphones are not permitted; wetsuits are allowed but make swimmers ineligible for awards. Packet pick-up is available at the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal and at the downtown marina during event check-in. Entry fees are non refundable; event cancellation decisions rest with Beaufort Search and Rescue, which provides primary on-water safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
