Fairfield County Open Water Swim
- Jun 20, 2026
- Last edition date
- Distances from 805m to 4.8km
About the race
Swim Across America Fairfield County Open Water Swim è un evento di nuoto in acque libere a scopo benefico. I fondi raccolti dai partecipanti vengono devoluti alla ricerca sul cancro e ai programmi di supporto per i pazienti. L'evento fa parte del circuito nazionale di Swim Across America, che organizza nuotate in diverse località degli Stati Uniti per combattere il cancro attraverso il nuoto.
Course
Useful info
L'evento richiede ai partecipanti di impegnarsi in una raccolta fondi. È necessario registrarsi tramite il sito ufficiale. Le informazioni logistiche specifiche, come il luogo esatto di partenza, i requisiti di età e le politiche sulle mute, sono disponibili nella pagina di registrazione dell'evento specifico.
How to get there
Aeroporti: Westchester County (HPN, 15km), LaGuardia (LGA, 45km), JFK (55km). Treno: Metro-North (linea New Haven) ferma a Greenwich Station. Dalla stazione, il sito è raggiungibile in 5-10 min di taxi/Uber. In auto: I-95 exit 3, parcheggi disponibili presso Greenwich Point Park (richiede pass stagionale o tariffa giornaliera).
Fairfield County Open Water Swim
Where to stay
Greenwich offers a mix of historic inns and modern boutique hotels concentrated near the harbor, with nightly rates typically ranging from $250 to $450. For those preferring a more rugged experience, several coastal camping sites are available along the Connecticut shoreline, though these require advanced booking due to high seasonal demand during the June race window. Visitors often opt for properties in the downtown district to remain within walking distance of the event logistics and local dining options.
Things to do nearby
The area surrounding Greenwich Point Park is ideal for exploring coastal ecology, with guided kayak and SUP tours frequently departing from the local marina. History enthusiasts can visit the site of the former Palace of Placentia or explore the regional maritime museums that detail the area's naval past. For a slower pace, the nearby Connecticut trails offer extensive trekking, while the local harborside restaurants provide opportunities to taste regional seafood caught daily in the Sound.
Swimmers
What to see around
1. Bruce Museum (arte e storia naturale), 2. Greenwich Avenue (shopping e ristoranti), 3. Island Beach (traghetto dal porto), 4. Mianus River Park (sentieri per trail running/trekking), 5. Stamford Museum & Nature Center.
Other races by this organiser
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- Swim Across America Tampa BaySt. Petersburg, US
- Charleston-Kiawah Open Water SwimKiawah Island, US
- Swim Across America - Motor City MileDetroit, US
- Swim Across America - Long Island SoundLarchmont, US
- Boston Open Water SwimBoston, US
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