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Chesapeake Bay Swim Training Plan
A free open-water swim plan for the Great Chesapeake Bay 4.4 Mile Swim & 1 Mile Bay Challenge, written by an AI coach around the event and the fitness you have now. It adapts every week as you log your training. Free account, no card.
- Formats
- 4.4 Mile, 1 Mile
- Sport
- Open-water swimming
- Race day
- June 13, 2027
- Until race day
- ~38 weeks
Build your Chesapeake Bay Swim plan
The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a open-water swim plan comes from the coach itself. It opens with the Chesapeake Bay Swim already filled in for June 13, 2027, asks about your week and your current fitness, and writes every session. Free account (or start as a guest), no card. You are about 38 weeks out.
Start your Chesapeake Bay Swim planChesapeake Bay Swim distances
- 4.4 Mile4.4 mi
- 1 Mile1,610 m
The Chesapeake Bay Swim course
The 4.4-mile swim crosses the Chesapeake Bay, starting from the shores of Sandy Point State Park about 5 miles northeast of Annapolis. The course runs east between the two spans of the William Preston Lane, Jr., Memorial Bridge and finishes on a small sandy beach on Kent Island next to Libby's Coastal Kitchen.
Race-day conditions
Wetsuits are allowed and encouraged (the organizers note it is not a U.S. Masters Swimming event).
What to train for
Build continuous swims of two hours or more and practice sighting on large landmarks like bridge spans. Train in open water with chop and cross-currents so a long straight crossing feels controlled.
Registration and official details: Chesapeake Bay Swim official siteRace facts checked against the official site on September 19, 2026.
Chesapeake Bay Swim training questions
How long should I train for the Chesapeake Bay Swim?
Most athletes give a open-water swim eight to sixteen weeks of focused training on top of an existing base. The coach counts back from your actual race date, so if you have less time than that it builds the best plan the remaining weeks allow rather than pretending you have longer.
What is the Chesapeake Bay Swim course like?
The 4.4-mile swim crosses the Chesapeake Bay, starting from the shores of Sandy Point State Park about 5 miles northeast of Annapolis. The course runs east between the two spans of the William Preston Lane, Jr., Memorial Bridge and finishes on a small sandy beach on Kent Island next to Libby's Coastal Kitchen.
How cold is the water at the Chesapeake Bay Swim?
Wetsuits are allowed and encouraged (the organizers note it is not a U.S. Masters Swimming event).
Do I need an account to get a Chesapeake Bay Swim training plan?
Yes, a free one. The instant browser builder only plans running races, so a open-water swim plan comes from the coach itself. You can start as a guest and save the account later. No card, and the plan adapts every week as you log your training.