The 21st Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 22, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $85 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mile swim/ 5K run relay | AquathlonSwim 3.2 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 22, 20278:00 AM | $80$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 3.2M River Swim | 5K | May 22, 20278:00 AM | $55$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 3.2 Swim/5K Run Single Participant | AquathlonOpen water swim | May 22, 20278:00 AM | $65$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 1 mile Swim | 1 Mile | May 22, 20278:30 AM | $40$45 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 1 mile swim/ 5K run relay | AquathlonSwim 1 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 22, 20278:30 AM | $70$75 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| 1 mile swim and 5K Single Participant | AquathlonSwim 1 miOpen water swim | May 22, 20278:30 AM | $50$60 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquathlon fee goes up to $85 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 3.2 mile swim/ 5K run relay: $80 until Dec 31, then $85 until Mar 4, then $90 until Apr 28, then $95 until May 19.
- 3.2M River Swim: $55 until Dec 31, then $60 until Mar 4, then $65 until Apr 28, then $70 until May 19.
- 3.2 Swim/5K Run Single Participant: $65 until Dec 31, then $75 until Mar 4, then $80 until Apr 28, then $85 until May 19.
- 1 mile Swim: $40 until Dec 31, then $45 until Mar 4, then $50 until Apr 28, then $55 until May 19.
Online registration closes May 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:20 AM, and the 3.2 mile swim/ 5K run relay starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (3 years)3.2M River Swim
1 mile swim and 5K Single Participant
3.2 Swim/5K Run Single Participant
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for The 21st Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The 21st Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run?
At the 2026 3.2M River Swim, the fastest tenth finished in 59:07 or better, the top quarter in 1:01:46, and half the field in 1:06:58; the last tenth came in after 1:23:25.
At the 2026 1 mile swim and 5K Single Participant, the fastest tenth finished in 58:26 or better, the top quarter in 1:02:24, and half the field in 1:07:40; the last tenth came in after 1:24:42.
At the 2026 3.2 Swim/5K Run Single Participant, the fastest tenth finished in 1:28:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:34:18, and half the field in 1:40:43; the last tenth came in after 2:03:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:00:37 |
| 20-29 | 1:03:32 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 1:16:59 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 1:06:34 | 1:02:10 |
| 50-59 | 1:02:55 | 1:09:43 |
| 60-69 | 1:10:35 | 1:01:07 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:08:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 106 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
The 21st Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 72 to 94 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:08:46 to 1:06:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 (+49%) | 1:06:58 | under 59:07 | 52:37 |
| 2023 | 63 (-12%) | 1:02:48 | under 55:09 | 49:08 |
| 2022 | 72 | 1:08:46 | under 57:17 | 51:31 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most US 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 1:01:46, against 29:52 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 107 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902Map
- Course
- Road
- Results posted by the race
- 2025 results
- Included with entry
- Relay Participant T-shirts; T-shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Aquathlon, 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 22, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (May 31, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024), 2023 (May 19, 2023), 2022 (Jun 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is The 21st Annual Beaufort River Swim and 5K Run?
- Saturday, May 22, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 19, 2027, 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, 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 94 athletes finished the 3.2M River Swim; the median finish was 1:06:58 and the winner finished in 52:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 1:01:46, against 29:52 in a typical US 5K, so times here run 107 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1006 Bay Street, Beaufort, SC 29902.
From the organizers
Saturday, May 22, 2027 Event Options
3.2-Mile Beaufort River Swim
1-Mile Swim
3.2-Mile Swim/5K Run
1-Mile Swim/5K Run
Or Relay Option (Timed Event but No Awards Given)
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WARDLE FAMILY YMCA'S LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM!
Interested in sponsoring or donating to the 2027 Beaufort River Swim, please contact Perri Flaherty at [email protected] or (843) 379-1365.