Swim4Life

2009 Beneficiaries

18th Annual Maryland Swim for Life

Saturday, July 11, 2009

DCAC will sponsor the 18th Annual Maryland Swim for Life on Saturday, July 11, 2009. This annual fundraiser begins and ends at Rolph's Wharf on the Chester River, which is one of the Chesapeake Bay's most beautiful tributaries. Swimmers have the choice of swimming 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 miles and must raise a minimum of $100 to participate. Proceeds from the event benefit the Chester River Association along with various small local organizations that assist individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS (see sidebar).

The relatively warm water (2007 averaged ~70 degrees), minimal current, and many options for distance, makes this an ideal event for both first-timers and seasoned open water swimmers. This event has also become popular among the local triathlete community. Wetsuits are not required, but many participants wear them.

See here for a map of the swimming route.

2009 Information Packet: Click here to download our 2009 Information Packet, including directions, sample registration waiver, swimmer instructions and course map.

Event Registration: To register online for the event, please click here. Online registration will close at Midnight on July 8, 2009. (Race day will be accepted on the day of the event; however, we urge you to register online to speed up the check-in process.)

Questions: Please contact Nell Orscheln (swimforlife(at)swimdcac.org).

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2008 Results: Click here to download the official results from 2008’s Swim for Life.

2008 Highlights: Click here to download highlights from 2008’s Swim for Life.

2008 Photos: Click Here to view photos from 2008’s Swim for Life.