Betterton SwimFest - 800 Meter
External Event
Distance
800 mi
Pace
swimming
Terrain
open water
Difficulty
challenging
About this run
Welcome to the 2026 Betterton SwimFest brought to you by French Creek Racing! This SwimFest event at Betterton Beach, MD has three distances (plus options to combine events for longer distance) including: 800 meter swim (1 loop) 1600 meter swim (2 loops) 2400 meter swim (3 loops) For an extra challenge, race in all 3! Register today for your choice of races! Online Registration Closes Thursday, May 28 at 12 midnight. Check-in is available from 6:30AM to 8:00AM on Saturday May 30. All racers should check in when they arrive. NO REFUNDS and no rain date. In the event of inclement weather, entries will roll into next year's race, or you may transfer your registration to another FCR event. Historical water temperature varies, but has averaged between 65-75F for this date over the past 4 years. Wetsuits will be allowed with water temps below 78.0 degrees. You can find real time water temperature updates here.
What to expect
- 800 meter swim distance
- Open water swimming
- Wetsuits allowed under certain conditions
- Check official site for details
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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