The 19th Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run

📅 Event Date

May 17, 2025

🏊 Race Overview

• Distance Options: 3.2-Mile Beaufort River Swim, 1-Mile Swim and 5k Road Race after either swim distance, or do a relay. Something for everyone!
• Beneficiary: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WARDLE FAMILY YMCA'S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM!
• Contact: Interested in sponsoring the 2025 BRS Please contact Perri Flaherty at p.flaherty@wardleflamilyymca.org or (843) 379-1365.
• More Info: Scroll down for more information & click Race Info tab to learn all the details!

📍 Race Day Details

• Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
• Location: Meet at the downtown Beaufort marina parking lot which is the end point of both swims.
• Check-in: Begins at 5:30 am: 3.2-mile competitive swim starts at 7:30am.
• Transport: YMCA staff will transport via bus all swimmers to their respective starting points.

🚫 Registration Information

• Deadline: Note that there is no same-day registration – registration ends Wednesday May 14, 2025.
• Race Bag: Please do not leave valuables in your race bag!
• Timing: Swimmers will receive a timing chip, be marked with your number and wear the swim cap supplied in your race bag.
• Finish Requirements: 3.2 Mile Swimmers: You must swim up to, onto and run/walk up the boat ramp and over the timing mat to finish the race!

🏃 5K Run Details

• Run Options: You can sprint, you can jog, or you can walk this 5K.
• Course: Enjoy the scenery along the waterfront part, crossing the Woods swing bridge down to Meridian Road, turning around and returning the way you came.
• Race Bag: All participants will receive a race bag!
• Awards Presentation: Will be held 2 hours after the swim start for swimmers and 2.5 hours after the swim start for swim/runners at the downtown marina parking lot area.

🏆 Awards Information

• Categories: Top Female & Male finishers plus top age group finishers for various events.
• 1-Mile Swim Participants: Must be at least 10 years old.
• 3.2-Mile Swim Participants: Must be at least 13 years old.
• Wetsuits: Allowed but will make you ineligible for awards.

📋 Additional Information

• Packet Pick-Up: Race bags pickup either May 16 at the YMCA at Port Royal or on race day at the Downtown Marina starting at 5:45am.
• Race Day Check-In: Starts at 5:30 am: all 3.2 Mile Race entrants must check-in by 6:30am.
• Safety: The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing primary safety for our event.
• Fees: Entry Fee is non-refundable including inclement weather, water conditions or issues beyond our control.

🔗 Registration Link

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

💰 Fundraising

To Visit our Fundraising Page & Donate to the 2025 Beaufort River Swim Fundraiser CLICK HERE!