Live Wildly Open Water Team Challenge, Celebrating Worlds Swim Day 2027
- Date
- Saturday, October 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Pete Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $90
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernaci Challenge: Run/swim/run/swim/run | AquathlonSwim 0.25 mi · Run 1 mi · Swim 0.25 mi · Run 1 miOpen water swim | Oct 23, 20277:15 AM | $90 | – |
| Team Challenge | Other | Oct 23, 20277:30 AM | $250 | – |
| Solo Challenge | Other | Oct 23, 20277:35 AM | $80 | – |
| Solo Swim What you can | – | Oct 23, 20277:40 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Vernaci Challenge: Run/swim/run/swim/run: $90 until Oct 21.
- Team Challenge: $250 until Oct 22.
- Solo Challenge: $80 until Oct 22.
- Solo Swim What you can: $50 until Oct 22.
Online registration closes Oct 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Vernaci Challenge: Run/swim/run/swim/run starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 23 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 60°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1501 Guf Way, Saint Pete Beach, FL 33706Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 10 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Aquathlon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 23, 2027), 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 23, 2027, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $90 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- 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 6th 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)