The 2024 Odyssey Open Water Swimming schedule has been finalized and registration for all 2024 events will open shortly.

Note: All dates are subject to change based on Coast Guard approval and weather conditions. Space is limited for all major events. Claim your spot as soon as possible.

Personal swim safety buoys are required for all swims outside of the Bridge to Bridge swims due to having a dedicated paddler by your side. Odyssey Blue Seventy buoys are available here. You can also purchase and bring your own non-Odyssey swim safety buoy.

Odyssey Golden Gate Bridge Swim: 5/18

The iconic Golden Gate Bridge will set the scene for the newest and one of the most memorable Odyssey Open Water Swimming events. The event will take place on May 18, 2024. Space is limited. Learn more about our newest swim and register here!

Odyssey Alcatraz Swims

All Odyssey Alcatraz swims in 2024 will follow the same route and conclude at the St. Francis Yacht Club. This year’s schedule will feature six Odyssey Alcatraz swims. The dates, subject to change, are scheduled for the following:
June 1
June 29
July 13
July 27
August 10
November 9

2024 Odyssey Rat Race: 6/15

We are excited to announce that the Odyssey Rat Race is back for the third consecutive year. The 3K swim is held in Marin County at McNears Beach, and features a swim around Rat Rock Island. Swimmers receive a t-shirt, silicone swim cap, official race time, and we might even have a catered meal waiting for you at the end of the race. Watch highlights from the 2023 Rat Race here!

Night Swim: 9/14

Join us for Odyssey’s 2024 night swim. This Berkeley swim will, you guessed it, be held at night! Lights are provided for extra visibility. The cost for this swim is just $35.

Yerba Buena Crossing (Bay Bridge Swim): 10/12

The Odyssey Bay Bridge is back for its third year! In this unique event, you’ll swim along the western span of the San Francisco Bridge. Swimmers will begin near Yerba Buena Island and head west, finishing in San Francisco. The 1.75-mile swim is for relatively strong swimmers.

Odyssey Bridge to Bridge Swim: 7/20, 8/31

The Bridge to Bridge swim is a favorite among open water swimmers and one of the most challenging crossings in the Bay Area. The 6-2-mile swim begins at the historic San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and finishes under the Bay Bridge swim.

Our 2024 schedule features two Bridge to Bridge swims, on July 20 and August 31. Space is limited to 20 swimmers in each swim. Every swimmer will have their own dedicated paddler.

Registration will open shortly for all events. Stay tuned!

2024 Odyssey Swim Schedule Preview