Bridges to Bluffs 10k Open Water Swim 2026

The race.

Bridges to Bluffs is a 10K downstream open water swim in the Tennessee River near Knoxville, held September 13, 2026. Swimmers start from the Star of Knoxville Riverboat and finish in Sequoyah Hills. A 2-person relay option splits the 10K distance between partners. Registration includes two logo t-shirts, Saturday dinner cruise aboard the Star of Knoxville, Sunday catered lunch, finisher award, professional photos, and race-morning bus transportation. Solo swimmers must be accompanied by a kayak pilot; pilot matching and kayak sourcing are available for an additional fee. Swimmers aged 18+ must hold current USMS membership or purchase a one-day membership; swimmers aged 13–18 must be current USA Swimming members. A 4-hour cutoff time applies.