Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Pete Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Challenge | Other | Oct 24, 20267:00 AM | $75 | – |
| Solo Swim What you can | – | Oct 24, 20267:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Team Challenge | Other | Oct 24, 20267:00 AM | $200 | – |
| Vernaci Challenge: Run/swim/run/swim/run | AquathlonRun 1 mi · Run 1 mi | Oct 24, 20267:00 AM | $80 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Solo Challenge: $75 until Oct 23.
- Solo Swim What you can: $45 until Oct 23.
- Team Challenge: $200 until Oct 23.
- Vernaci Challenge: Run/swim/run/swim/run: $80 until Oct 23.
Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Solo Challenge starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1501 Guf Way, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 1501 Guf Way, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Aquathlon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 23, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Aquathlon, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1501 Guf Way, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706.
From the organizers
Live Wildly Team Challenge – Open Water Swim Edition
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Join us for the 5th Annual Live Wildly Team Challenge, an exhilarating open-water swim event in celebration of World Swim Day! This year, we’re bringing back an innovative and team-focused competition that combines strategy, endurance, and camaraderie in the beautiful waters of Florida.
Presented by Live Wildly, this event supports a vital cause: the protection of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Stretching from the Panhandle to the Everglades, this 18-million-acre expanse is the ecological and economic heart of Florida. Live Wildly was founded to safeguard this irreplaceable landscape—and by participating, you’re helping preserve the Sunshine State’s natural legacy.
The Challenge: Team Relay (4 Miles Total)