Women's Open Water Swim Race

Women' Open Water Swim Race is a celebration of strength, camaraderie, and aquatic skill set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater Beach, FL. This inclusive event welcomes swimmers of all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors—to take on the challenge of open-water swimming in a supportive and empowering environment. 1/2 mile and 1 mile distance options. Location: Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, FLDistances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile 🏅 Packet Pickup Pick up your race packet, swim cap, and swag on:📍 Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767🗓 Saturday, March 29 | Time TBD Parking is available next to the Sheraton at Sand Key Park for $6 flat rate. Limited free parking is available in the gravel lot across the street from the Sheraton at the Sand Key Sailing Center. Parking at the Sheraton itself is variable; please check parking lot signage at the hotel for limitations and rates. If you cannot pick up your packet on Saturday afternoon, limited packet pickup will also be available on race morning. 🎁 Swag Preview Your race packet will include:💙 Custom event swim cap💎 Event sticker for your water bottle, laptop, or cooler! AND SOME OTHER SURPRISE GOODIES! 🥇 Every finisher receives a medal! 🅿️ Parking + Site Map Race morning parking is available on-site. Be sure to park at the south end of the parking lot. Review the site map below for visuals. Race day address: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767 🌴 Race Morning Gameplan & Event Timeline The tentative course plan is what we intend for race morning with the currently projected wind and water conditions. Please note this is subject to change for the best race experience possible - thank you! 7:00 am // Sand Key Park opens7:00-7:30 am // Limited race morning packet pickup (at the south end of the parking lot)7:50 am // Pre-race briefing (at start line on the beach)8:00 am // ½ mile swim start8:05 am // 1 mile swim start9:00-9:30 am // Overall awards & post-race celebration ☀️ Weather + Water Temps We’ll send an update the week before the race with projected weather and water temperatures so you can plan gear accordingly. The swim will be wetsuit legal. If you need to rent a wetsuit, please contact PlayTri St. Pete at 727.383.0551.