Manhattan Island Marathon Swim
From Openwaterpedia
The Manhattan Island Marathon Swim is one of the highlights of the marathon swimming circuit. Its highly sought-after entries are coveted by marathon swimmers and channel swimmers around the world. As one of the World's Top 100 Open Water Swim], the extraordinarily popular 28.5-mile circumnavigation around Manhattan Island in New York City never fails to challenge and excite its competitors.
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Distance
28.5 miles
Type
River (Tidal Estuary)
Location
City New York City
State/County/Province New York
Country USA
Region Americas
Contact
Name Morty Berger
Title Founder
Email mberger@nycswim.org
Event Information
Month: June
Event Date: 23 June 2012
Website: http://www.nyswim.org
Water Temp: 17-19°C (64-67°F)
Class: Solos (up to 40) and 2-person relays (up to 7) as well as a 3-person Team Pursuit relay. Larger relays are now held on a separate day for Manhattan Island Marathon Relays
