This event benefits the March of Dimes, the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the US Coast guard, and other local charities.

The 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim is doing a Sunrise Swim in 2026!

Race Day is June 14th, 2026, with a 6:30am start time for the 4.4 Mile Swim. We are currently planning on having the 1 Mile Swim begin at 7:30am.The 1 Mile Start time is subject to final approval.