This waterfront 10K (6.2-mile) swim starts just inside the San Francisco Bay at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge. After sighting on the nation’s most infamous stronghold for 5 to 10 minutes, you will begin to head in towards shore. Your swim will continue past the Palace of Fine Arts, Crissy Field, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, The Embarcadero, the Ferry Building and will end at the Alpha tower of the San Francisco Bay Bridge. That’s a lot of scenery to take in. Get your workout while seeing some of the most famous sites that San Francisco has to offer… and see them from a perspective that few get to enjoy.
BRIDGE TO BRIDGE
A 10k (6.2-mile) race from the Golden Gate Bridge, across the bay to the Bay Bridge. A legendary event for elite swimmers looking for an endurance challenge! Use the code BF15OFF to take 15% off the price of registration for this race - Sale ends January 1st, 2025!
AT A GLANCE
- August 23, 2025
- 10K/6.2mi race
- 50 swimmers
- Begins at the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge
- Finishes at the alpha tower of the Bay Bridge
- Swimmers board the boat again to return to shore
THE DETAILS
WHERE TO PARK & MEET
Garage parking is available at the Ghirardelli Square Parking Garage on Larkin, or the Anchorage Square Garage on Beach Street. Free Parking is available on Beach Street behind the Maritime Museum or at the end of Van Ness Avenue.
We meet in front of the Chucky’s Pride charter boat at Fisherman’s Wharf at the corner of Jefferson and Jones Streets.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Upon arrival, we will check you in and assign you a participant number. Once all of our participants have arrived, there will be a short briefing containing instructions about the swim. The briefing will cover the swim start, water conditions, course navigation and landmarks to sight on. We will also talk about safe behaviors and cutoff times during the swim. The information at the briefing is very important so please pay attention. Our team of experienced kayakers can help direct you during the swim. If you cannot retain everything mentioned at the briefing, our team of kayakers can help direct you during the swim.
WHAT TO BRING
- Suit or wetsuit
- Warm/dry clothes for after the swim
- Goggles
- Neoprene cap (optional)
- Small snack, water, and a warm beverage for recovery after the swim
- Towel
- Sense of adventure
- Smile
We will supply a latex cap to all swimmers.
YOUNG SWIMMERS
Participants under the age of 8 are not eligible to swim in this event. Participants under 12-years of age must complete an evaluation with a San Francisco Swim coach at a Sunday morning or Thursday evening swim. At the evaluation, it will be determined whether additional safety features are needed for the swimmer. These features may include a personal “swim angel” or personal kayaker during the swim event. For underage swimmers coming from outside of the area, a signed evaluation from their certified swim coach stating that they are capable of completing this swim (with or without close guidance) is acceptable. If the underage swimmer is not approved for the swim, the registration fee will be refunded.
Contact us with any questions about younger swimmers.
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Bridge to Bridge | San Francisco Swim
