Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge

This event benefits the March of Dimes, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the US Coast guard, and other local charities. The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is doing a Sunrise Swim in 2026! Race Day is June 14th, 2026, with a 6:30am start time for the 4.4 Mile Swim. We are currently planning on having the 1 Mile Swim begin at 7:30am.The 1 Mile Start time is subject to final approval. Don't forget, our newly designed site (www.BaySwim.com) and our email of info@bayswim.com are your sources for all of your up to date information!!! CURRENT WATER TEMPERATURE READINGS https://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=44063 Don't forget to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greatchesapeakebayswim !!