Join us for the inaugural 2026 Little Red Lite Swim

Inspired by the spirit of the classic Little Red Lighthouse 10K marathon swim, a beloved event once hosted by NYC Swim, the inaugural Little Red Lite Swim offers a new opportunity to experience Manhattan’s iconic open-water scene.

This shorter, current-assisted swim follows a beautiful 6.4 km / 4 mi route along one of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River. The swim begins at Inwood Canoe Club, just south of Dyckman Street and finishes at the Baylander, a former U.S. Navy vessel now docked at the West Harlem Piers near 125th Street and converted into a relaxed floating bar and restaurant.

Along the way, swimmers will cruise downriver along the Manhattan shoreline, passing under the George Washington Bridge and by the Little Red Lighthouse, Riverbank State Park, and the Hudson River Greenway before finishing at the Baylander.

The Little Red Lite Swim is a non-competitive, non-timed event designed for swimmers who may not be ready for a marathon-distance swim but still want the thrill of swimming in the beautiful Hudson River.

9:00 AM check-in, 10:30 AM splash