Peaks to Portland, A Swim to Benefit Kids
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Peaks to Portland, A Swim to Benefit Kids

Peaks Island, Maine, United States
Jul 18, 2026
Swimming

About this race

The Peaks to Portland Swim to Benefit Kids is one of the oldest open water swims in the world; since before World War II thousands have braved Maine’s waters to swim the 2.4 miles from Peaks Island to Portland’s East End Beach.

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Jul 18, 2026 3.9K 8:00 AM
$163.22
Closed

Kayaker

Kayakers will not be included in the race itself, but are intended to be support personnel for our swimmers. Please assign no more than one kayaker per swimmer.

Jul 18, 2026 3.9K 8:00 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Peaks Island.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 15.3° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 25.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 15.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 25.8°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
17.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.2mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
66.8%

About Peaks Island

Peaks to Portland, A Swim to Benefit Kids takes place in Peaks Island, Maine, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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