Pier-to-Pier Swim

Santa Cruz Pier to Pier Swim: September 27, 2020 - CHECK BACK FOR REGISTRATION LINK
A challenging 10K+ Open Water Swim for experienced open water swimmers
(NO WETSUITS, FINS, HAND PADDLES, OR OTHER ASSISTIVE EQUIP)
This swim begins at the Capitola Wharf and ends at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Space is limited so if you are interested, line up your mandatory safety paddler now and sign up for this event.

When: Sunday September 27, 2020
Where: Capitola Beach to Cowell Beach
Distance: 10k

THIS IS A DEEP WATER OFF-SHORE SWIM FOR EXPERIENCED COLD WATER MARATHON SWIMMERS.

This swim has a 5 hour cutoff time limit. Wetsuits, hands paddles, pull buoys, and fins are NOT permitted.

ALL SWIMMERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN SAFETY PADDLERS. Paddlers must carry a compass and/or GPS. Kayakers must wear a coast guard approved PFD (life vest) at all times. SUP Paddlers, it is suggested you wear a leash.

More information about parking, shuttling cars, kayak drop off, etc. will be available closer to the event.

2016 Results
2018 Results
2019 Results
For Pier to Pier race results between 1996 and 2005, go here.