Search for Monongy Open Water Swim

The Search for Monongy Open Water Swim is a 2-race event in the Allegheny River and is one of America's Top 100 Open Water Swims.

Course

Swimmers leave from the shore in front of Heinz Stadium under Fred Rogers Statue, swim cross-current upstream 592 yards, turn and swim cross-current upstream 592 yards passing under the Sixth Street Bridge, turn and swim downstream 926 yards to finish/start line. The 2.4-mile course is 2 laps.

Distances

1.2 miles, 2.4 miles

Type

River

Location

City Allegheny River, North Side Riverfront Park, Pittsburgh

State/County/Province Pennsylvania

Country USA

Region Americas

Contact

Name Kathleen Longwell

Title Race Director

Email kathlongwell@gmail.com

Event Information

Month: July

Event Date: 14 July 2012

Website: Search for Monongy Open Water Swim

Class: Amateur

Wetsuit: Yes

Charity: No