Buzzards Bay Swim
Events
| 1.2 mile open water swim : 1.2 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Start Time: 7:00 AM
- Entry Fee:$35 registration; $300 fundraising minimum
- Location:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar
- Address: 1482 East Rodney French Boulevard
- City/State/Zip:New Bedford, Massachusetts '02744
- Country: USA
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Kick off summer at the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim! Once a year, the New Bedford Harbor shipping channel closes to all boat traffic so that hundreds of swimmers of all ages and abilities can make the unforgettable 1.2-mile open water crossing from New Bedford to Fairhaven.
Assisted by a robust on-water safety team, swimmers navigate the scenic route past Butler Flats Lighthouse and through the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier before reaching the finish at Fort Phoenix. There, a lively beach party awaits with cheering crowds, live music, pancakes cooked to order, gourmet coffee, and local beer.
All swimmers commit to raising funds to support clean water. Your $35 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum ($150 for youth and lifeguards) include shuttle service, parking, food and beverages, a commemorative event t-shirt, event swim cap, and a custom-made finisher’s medal.
Register today at savebuzzardsbay.org/swim
Assisted by a robust on-water safety team, swimmers navigate the scenic route past Butler Flats Lighthouse and through the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier before reaching the finish at Fort Phoenix. There, a lively beach party awaits with cheering crowds, live music, pancakes cooked to order, gourmet coffee, and local beer.
All swimmers commit to raising funds to support clean water. Your $35 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum ($150 for youth and lifeguards) include shuttle service, parking, food and beverages, a commemorative event t-shirt, event swim cap, and a custom-made finisher’s medal.
Register today at savebuzzardsbay.org/swim
Course Information:
Join hundreds of swimmers for a scenic 1.2-mile open-water swim from New Bedford to Fairhaven
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