What are the qualifications to race?
All applicants must fill out an extensive application detailing their swimming and personal background. For the Manhattan Swim and Ederle Swim: Applicants must complete a qualifying swim in a prescribed water temperature and include recent workouts and their training plan. They must also write an essay about why they want to participate; a medical exam is required as well. For additional information on qualifications for solo swimmer and relay applicants, check the MIMS web page and the Ederle web page. For Swim Series: Applicants have to meet the swim standards determined for the event. Check the race you are interested in the “Experience Requirement” section. There is no medical requirement for swim series events, though it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before embarking on a new fitness plan.
All applicants must fill out an extensive application detailing their swimming and personal background. For the Manhattan Swim and Ederle Swim: Applicants must complete a qualifying swim in a prescribed water temperature and include recent workouts and their training plan. They must also write an essay about why they want to participate; a medical exam is required as well. For additional information on qualifications for solo swimmer and relay applicants, check the MIMS web page and the Ederle web page. For Swim Series: Applicants have to meet the swim standards determined for the event. Check the race you are interested in the “Experience Requirement” section on the event Overview page. There is no medical requirement for swim series events, though it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor before embarking on a new fitness plan.
