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Swim for Alligator Lighthouse

80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada FL

Saturday, September 13th, 2025

šŸŠā€ā™‚ļø Race Overview

  • Event Date: September 13, 2025
  • Location: 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
  • Distance: The Swim for Alligator Lighthouse is an 8-mile open water swim.
  • Format: Participants swim 4 miles, circle Alligator Lighthouse, and swim 4 miles back.

šŸŒŠ How It Started

  • Inspiration: World Renowned Artist, Lighthouse Larry, swam to Alligator Lighthouse, urging others to share the experience.
  • Community Effort: The Fighting Manatee Swim Club organized the inaugural swim event to support the lighthouse.
  • Inaugural Swim: The first Swim for Alligator Lighthouse took place in 2013.
  • Ongoing Tradition: The event continues annually as a beloved part of the local tradition.

šŸš£ā€ā™‚ļø Participation Details

  • Team Options: Open to solo swimmers and teams of 2, 3, or 4.
  • Support Requirement: Every solo or relay team must have a support kayak.
  • Kayaking: Solo swimmers need a kayaker for the entire race: relay teams alternate roles.
  • More Information: Full event details can be found at https://www.swimalligatorlight.com/

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