Women's Open Water Swim Race is a celebration of community and strength set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico at Sand Key Park just south of Clearwater Beach, FL. This inclusive event welcomes women of all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned competitors—to take on the challenge of open-water swimming in a supportive and empowering environment.
Race location: Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach, FL
Distances: 1/2 mile, 1 mile
🏅 PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be race morning only on the beach next to the start line.
7:30am-8:10am
You will pick up your race packet (swim cap & athlete swag) and your timing chip at the same time.
🅿️ PARKING
Race morning parking is available on-site at Sand Key Park ($6). Be sure to park at the south end of the parking lot.
If you are staying at the Sheraton Sand Key, you can easily walk out the back of the hotel down the beach to the race start.
Race day address: Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
🌴 RACE MORNING SCHEDULE
Please arrive no later than 7:30am to pick up your timing chip and athlete packet to ensure a smooth, unhurried start to your race day.
7:30-8:10 am // Timing chip pickup for all athletes & race day packet pickup (on beach next to race start)
8:20 am // Pre-race briefing (at start line on the beach)
8:30 am // 1 mile swim start
8:35 am // 0.5 mile swim start
9:30 am // Overall awards & post-race celebration
Note: Please note the course may change in real-time due to wind and weather conditions. Your safety is our #1 priority.
☀️ WEATHER, WATER TEMPERATURE & WETSUITS
We’ll send an update later this week 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.
