Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run
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The 20th Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run
The Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run is a multi-discipline sporting event taking place in Beaufort, South Carolina. The swim portion is held in the Beaufort River estuary, with participants swimming with the tide. Water temperatures are typically in the mid-70s, and surface conditions can vary from calm to choppy.
The event offers several participation options:
- 3.2-mile River Swim (minimum age 13)
- 1-mile Swim (minimum age 10)
- 3.2-mile Swim and 5K Run (single participant or relay)
- 1-mile Swim and 5K Run (single participant or relay)
The 3.2-mile swim course starts at Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing Marina and finishes at the day dock adjacent to Beaufort Waterfront Park. The 1-mile swim begins at the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Dock and shares the same finish line. The 5K Run follows a path along the brick walkway behind downtown shops, crosses the Woods Memorial swing bridge, and proceeds down Meridian Road before returning to the finish arch in the parking lot.
Participants meet at the Downtown Safe Harbor Beaufort Marina for check-in before being transported by bus to their respective swim starting points. Equipment such as headphones, ear buds, and swim-enhancing gear is prohibited during the swim for safety reasons. While wetsuits are permitted, users are not eligible for competitive awards. All proceeds from the event benefit the Wardle Family YMCA Learn to Swim program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
