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On June 8, 2013, NYC Swim will present the annual 28.5-mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. This is our longest and premier event of the season, a full counter-clockwise circumnavigation of the island of Manhattan.
The June event is limited to solo, 2-person relays and 3-person Team Pursuit teams. Swimmers interested in forming 4- and 6-person relays should go to the Manhattan Island Relays event page for information.
| Date: | 06/08/2013 (Saturday) | | Distance: | 28.5 M | | Start: | | 7:40 AM | Battery Park City - South Cove | (show) (hide) Directions to Start: | South Cove is a waterfront cove park in Battery Park City near South End Avenue and Third Place. The part of South Cove used for the event is approximately .4 mile south of North Cove and the World Financial Center and approximately .2 mile north of the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
By Subway
Take the ® to Rector Street or take the (4,5) to Bowling Green. Walk due west. Cross West Street into Battery Park City. Continue walking west to the Esplanade along the Hudson River and head north to the North Cove Yacht Harbor or south to South Cove.Please note that weekend disruptions to subway service are possible. Check www.mta.info for service advisories that may affect your trip.
By Bus
Take the M9, M10, or M22 to Battery Park City. Follow On Foot directions below.
On Foot
North Cove Yacht Harbor is located in Battery Park City, on South End Avenue between Two World Financial Center and the Hudson River, outside of the World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. Check In is adjacent to Pumpkin Park and NYC Police Memorial. South Cove, the start of the race, is located 1/2 mile south of North Cove.
By Ferry
Direct from the Lackawanna Terminal to the World Financial Center or Pier A. Information: (908) GO-FERRY.
GPS coordinates: 40.707824,-74.018853. |
| | Time Limit: | 9:30 hours | | Field Size: | At least 40 solo swimmers and three 2-person relays and/or 3-person Team Pursuit teams (65 Currently Enrolled - Enrollment Closed) | | Fees: |
Solo Swimmer $2,050
2-person Relay $2,350
3-person Team Pursuit $2,825
Note: The race fee includes the boat fee, which is based on a fuel price estimate of $2.90 per gallon. If fuel prices at the time of the swim are higher than that base amount, a fuel surcharge will be assessed. The most recent fuel surcharges were in 2011 ($165) and 2008 ($165). | | Awards: | Swimmers will be competing once again for a place on the Gallagher Cup, a beautifully crafted trophy from Tiffany's.
Male & Female Solo - Top 3 Overall
2 Person Relay - Top 1 Overall
Each successful swimmer & relay team will receive completion awards. | | Age Requirement: | 19 years and over (Younger swimmers may be accepted based on swimming experience). | | Experience Requirement: | Qualification requirements for solo swimmers, 2-person Relays and 3-person Team Pursuit Teams are located here. | | Predicted Water Conditions: | Approximately 62 °F to 68 °F (17.1 °C to 19.9 °C). There can be a substantial amount of chop in the water from wind, tide action, and boat traffic. The waterways are salt water and there is shipping traffic. There may be random jetsam and flotsam in the waterways. | | Previous Year's Water Temp: | 67.82 °F (19.9 °C) on 06/08/2012
63.68 °F (17.6 °C) on 06/08/2011
67.10 °F (19.5 °C) on 06/08/2010
66.56 °F (19.2 °C) on 06/08/2009
62.78 °F (17.1 °C) on 06/08/2008 |
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