Stoked To Go Out ®
About the Event
13TH ANNUAL GREY LISTON MEMORIAL PIER TO PIER OPEN WATER SWIM / STOKED TO GO OUT!
Stoked (adjective) – slang
Being in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state
The annual Stoked To Go Out (STGO) open water swim is exactly that – a gathering of outdoor enthusiasts, exhilarated to get out there, charge it, take the bull by the horns, meet the challenge head-on, commit, and take the literal plunge. Inspired by the life and legacy of Grey Liston, the STGO open water swim takes participants 1.7 miles from pier-to-pier in the Atlantic Ocean, off the picturesque coast of Wrightsville Beach, NC.
And, since all STGO proceeds benefit the UNCW Grey Liston Scholarship in Athletics Endowment fund, not only does this event honor the spirit of Grey and drive our mission to battle complacency in life, it also allows for us all to enable the education and participation of future swimmers and divers.
Stay Stoked and join us on May 16, 2026!
The Stoked To Go Out Race Team.
The Stoked To Go Out ® brings an exciting 2.7K to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on May 16, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Swimming
Stoked To Go Out Pier To Pier Open Water Swim
START & FINISH LOCATION Race direction will be determined the morning of the race and is announced at check-in at Bluewater Waterfront Grill 4 Marina St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480, via email, and on our social media channels. Check-in opens at 6:30 AM Saturday May 16, 2026. A mandatory pre-race briefing will take place at the start at 8:45am and the race start is 9am. Shuttle transportation from Bluewater Waterfront Grill, 4 Marina St, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 to the race start, and back from the race finish will be provided this year. Parking at Bluewater is free, but not close to the start or finish (around 1.5 - 2 miles away depending on race direction). Street parking is available near the start and finish for $5/hour ($25/day). We suggest arriving to check-in early. We WILL be transporting participant gear from the race start to the finish as in prior years. Participants should use small, clearly tagged or marked bags for drop off and pick up. Swimmers must be 11 years or older on race day to participate.
About Wrightsville Beach
Stoked To Go Out ® takes place in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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