Urban Swim - Liberty to Freedom Swim

The Liberty to Freedom Swim presents a challenging open water event, involving a channel crossing in typically choppy Hudson River conditions. Participants must demonstrate recent, comparable open water swim experience and maintain a pace of 25 minutes per mile or faster. The swim spans from South Cove, Manhattan, to the iconic Liberty Island. Entry into this demanding endurance event costs $500. Participants should be adequately prepared for current river conditions and have the proven swimming capabilities appropriate for such a rigorous undertaking. This event is designed for experienced open water swimmers seeking to test their abilities.