This annual event commemorates the historic swim of Rose Pitonof, World Champion Swimmer of the early 1900s, and the first person ever to successfully complete this swim at the young age of 17. 

The Swim will begin in the East River at East 26th Street. The Swimmers will proceed down the Manhattan side of the East River, crossing over to the Brooklyn side after crossing under the Williamsburg Bridge. The Swimmers will then continue along the Brooklyn shore line, under the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, through Buttermilk Channel, under the Verrazano Bridge, around Norton’s Point, and on to Steeplechase Pier.

Date: August 13, 2022

Distance: 17M 

Start Time: 11:45 AM 

Backup Date: August 14, 2022

Start Location: East 26th Street, Manhattan

Finish Location: Steeplechase Pier, Coney Island 

Time Limit: 8 hrs

Swim Fee:

• Individual Swimmer: $900
• Two Person Relay: $1,600
• Three Person Relay: $2,100 

Fuel Reimbursement Fee: In addition to a Swim Fee, each Individual Swimmer and Relay Team is responsible for a Fuel Reimbursement Fee for their Safety Motorboat.  Swimmers will pay this Reimbursement directly to their Boat Captains on event day.  We will confirm this Fee with Boat Captains and Swimmers prior to event day.  (Fee has ranged from $750-$850 in prior years.) 

Experience Requirement: All applicants must complete and submit proof of a 3-hours or longer Qualifying Swim by July 13, 2022 in order to be eligible to participate.

Covid Requirements: All swimmers must provide proof of complete Covid 19 Vaccination and wear a mask when in proximity to others.