Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Roger Wheeler State Beach

100 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Douglas Sayles

Open Water

This 17th annual Rhode Island charity ocean swim features scenic 1 mile, 0.5 mile, and 0.25 mile swims and a Kids Splash & Dash at one of southern New England's nicest beaches to benefit breast and gynecologic cancer research at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. This fun, energetic, non-competitive event includes nearly 1,000 swimmers and volunteers of all ages, hundreds of spectators, and over 40 fundraising teams, plus an emcee, DJ, and VIP speakers, fundraising awards & recognition, food, sponsors, merch, and beach games.

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