Sunshine Open Water Swim May 16,
About this race
Join us at the beautiful Pass a Grill, St Pete Beach on May 16, 2026
Dive into 2026! New Distances, Same Intimate Spirit.
The Sunshine Open Water Swim Series is back with two stunning dates:
🌊 March 7, 2026 - Pass-a-Grill Beach
🌊 May 16, 2026 - Pass-a-Grill Beach
We're growing thoughtfully! To celebrate every swimmer, we're adding a 10K challenge for the ultra-distance seekers and a 1/4 mile splash for newcomers and families or swim what you can, 100, 200, 300 yards to the finish.
Our staged start ensures a perfect day for all:
10K → 5K → 1.2 Mile → 1/2 Mile → 1/4 Mile or swim what you can for kids 12 and under and champions of ability swim any distance.
I love creating these small, meaningful events where we push limits and share the open water spirit together. To keep that special atmosphere, participation will be capped at 150-200 swimmers.
introducing
Champions of Ability (CoA) Category
Join me in welcoming all special needs athletes to participate in our open water swim event, where we focus on achievements rather than limitations. This category celebrates empowerment, skill, and the joy of swimming, encouraging athletes to showcase their strengths.
My Goals Are:
• Promote Inclusion: Foster an environment where all athletes feel valued, regardless of their abilities.
• Encourage Participation: Recognize and reward every athlete’s effort and accomplishments.
• Celebrate Individual Strengths: Highlight the unique abilities and personal growth of each athlete.
Awards and Certification
• Champions of Ability Medal: Every participant will receive a medal recognizing them as a “Champion of Ability.” In the future, medals will feature the event logo and a catchy slogan like “Every Stroke Counts.”
The Champions of Ability category will celebrate these athletes for their dedication and spirit in the pursuit of excellence!
Thank you,
Coach Leo
Your support means the world. Interested in sponsoring this passion project? I'd love to chat! DM me or email me at owsleo11@gmail.com.
Thank you for being part of the journey. Let's make 2026 unforgettable!
#OpenWaterSwim #CoachLeo #SwimSeries #10KSwim #TampaBaySwimm
Pick your distance
Swimming
Sunshine Open Water Swim 10K
Sunshine Open Water Swim 5K
Sunshine Open Water Swim 1.2 Miles
Sunshine Open Water Swim 1/2 Mile
Swim What You Can up to 1/4 mile or less FYT
Champions of Abilities
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Saint Pete Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 8:13 PM local time (EDT) in Saint Pete Beach on May 15, 2027 — 13h 31m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Saint Pete Beach events
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