Swim for Alligator Lighthouse
The Skinny
Dates: September 13, 2025
Location: Amara Cay Resort, Islamorada, The Florida Keys
Distances: 8 Mile Swim, Solo or up to 4 person relay
A great swim, for a great cause. The 8-mile Swim for Alligator Lighthouse is a true celebration of open water. It is a challenge, it is not for the faint of heart. This event is tropical open water swimming in it’s purest form. Year after year, people return for the epic adventure and the deep sense of community that has made the Swim for Alligator Lighthouse event a milestone in the sport.
Event team options include solo swimmer with support kayaker, 2 person, 3 person and 4 person relay teams, with relay team members alternating swimming and kayaking.
Register now and make your travel plans to spend an incredible weekend with the your open water family and friends.
This race is a stop on the Speedo SALT Series. Each swimmer who finishes the race will earn Age Group points towards the end-of-year Speedo SALT Series Overall Awards.
The Speedo SALT Series features races across the state and has become the premier open water swimming series in Florida. The series is on a mission to provide swimmers safe opportunities to swim and race in some of the country’s most beautiful destinations.
Schedule of Events*
Thursday, September 11, 2025
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Athlete check-in and packet pickup
Amara Cay Resort
6:00pm - 9:00pm - Informal Meet & Greet at The Florida Keys Brewing Co.
Friday, September 12, 2025
7:00am - 10:00am - Swim with the Fighting Manatees, Pool Shake-out Option
Ron Levy Aquatic Center - Founders Park - 87000 Overseas Highway
10:00am - 7:00pm - Check in and Packet Pick-Up
There is NO PACKET PICK UP ON SATURDAY
10:00am - 7:00pm - Kayak Check In & Drop Off
1:00pm, 3:00pm, or 6:00pm - Mandatory Safety Meetings
Saturday, September 13, 2025
5:45am - 6:45am - Check In - Staging of the Kayaks
6:15am - 6:30am - Pre-Race Announcements and Swim Course Updates
7:45am - Solo Swimmers
7:52am - 2 person relay teams
7:54am - 3 person relay teams
8:00am - 4 person relay teams
3:30pm - Swim Cut-off
7:00pm - 9:00pm - Awards Dinner
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Informal Breakfast - we encourage you to grab brunch at the Amara Cay
* Timeline subject to change
Full Race Details
Full Race Details can be found here
Need to get started training? There are clubs, coaches, and training swims across the state of Florida. Check out FLORIDA OPEN WATER for more information.
