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GARDEN STATE SWIMRUN

July 26 @ 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Two swimrun athletes exiting the lake in yellow race vests
NJ's Only Swimrun · Ötillö Format

Garden StateSwimrun.

Run. Swim. Run. Swim. Repeat. Solo or as a 2-person team. One continuous adventure through the lakes and trails of Dickerson Mine Preserve.

July 26 · 7:30 – 11:00 AM Dickerson Mine Preserve, NJ Solo or 2-Person Team

Race Starts In

Until first horn at the water's edge

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Race Formats at a Glance

Experience (one loop) vs Sprint (two loops).

Garden State Swimrun race format: Experience 11,100m (9,400m run + 1,700m swim) and Sprint 21,800m (18,400m run + 3,400m swim)

What is SwimRun?

Trail running + open-water swimming. One continuous race.

Swimrun

FormatRun → Swim → Run → repeat
TransitionsNone (never stop moving)
Gear changesNone (swim in your shoes & kit)
BikeNo bike
DivisionsSolo or 2-person team
OriginSweden · ÖTILLÖ island-to-island
Garden State Swimrun team running together on a NJ trail

The Course

Lake. Trail. Lake. Trail. Finish line.

Dickerson Mine Preserve gives us everything swimrun was built for: a chain of clean Highlands lakes connected by rolling single-track. You'll string together up to fourteen stages without ever leaving the course.

Garden State Swimrun athletes running a trail and swimming across a lake

Course Map

Garden State Swimrun Loop

Sprint athletes complete two loops back-to-back. Experience athletes complete one loop.

Leg-by-Leg Breakdown

Pick your distance.

Experience

9 Legs · ~7 mi
5
Runs · 9.5 km
4
Swims · 1.8 km
5.1k
Longest run
Leg 1
run500m
Leg 2
swim200m
Leg 3
run2700m
Leg 4
swim500m
Leg 5
run5100m
Leg 6
swim700m
Leg 7
run1000m
Leg 8
swim400m
Leg 9
run200m
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Register Experience · from $80

Sprint

17 Legs · ~14 mi
9
Runs · 19 km
8
Swims · 3.6 km
5.1k
Longest run
Leg 1
run500m
Leg 2
swim200m
Leg 3
run2700m
Leg 4
swim500m
Leg 5
run5100m
Leg 6
swim700m
Leg 7
run1000m
Leg 8
swim400m
Leg 9
run700m
Leg 10
swim200m
Leg 11
run2700m
Leg 12
swim500m
Leg 13
run5100m
Leg 14
swim700m
Leg 15
run1000m
Leg 16
swim400m
Leg 17
run200m
0200040006000m
Register Sprint · from $145
Run Swim

The Venue

Black River Barn, Randolph NJ.

Black River Barn
1178 Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ
Race staging at the north end of the parking lot.
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Coed swimrun team overlooking Dickerson Mine Preserve lake

Swimrun Gear (What Do I Need?)

Swim Run is unique. You run and swim with all your gear.

So choose wisely.

Required

  • Race Tank Top (Included with Registration)
  • Swim Cap (Official GSSR Cap Included)
  • Swim Goggles
  • Swimrun Shoes
  • Tether (For Teams)
  • Swimrun Undergarments

Included with Registration

Garden State Swimrun 2026 race tank top, front and back

Official 2026 GSSR race tank, included with every entry.

Optional

  • Socks (Strongly Recommended, See Note Below)
  • Swimrun Pull Buoy or Shin/Lower Body Float
  • Swimrun Wetsuit
  • Swim Paddles

A Note On Socks

Socks are optional but strongly recommended. Thin synthetic running socks help prevent blisters and improve comfort. Avoid cotton socks, which retain water. Compression socks like the ones from CEP are recommended.

Great Information Sites As You Gear Up

Speedy Lizard Low Tide Boyz

Gear list locked in? Lock in your spot next. Price tiers step up on March 4, May 1, and July 1.

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Pricing

Register early. Save the most.

Race Door Buster
Thru March 3
Early
Thru April 30
Regular
Thru June 30
Late
From July 1
Experience – Solo$80$90$100$110
Experience – Team$150$165$180$195
Sprint – Solo$145$160$175$185
Sprint – Team$260$280$300$320

Prices increase on March 4, May 1, and July 1. July 1 is the final price tier.

Next price increase is coming. Save the most by registering today.

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What Makes It Special

Raw. Strategic. Unforgettable.

  • Multiple lake crossings
  • Technical yet runnable trails
  • Continuous race format
  • Solo and 2-person team divisions
  • Post-race breakfast catered by The Barn
  • A welcoming but gritty endurance community

Volunteer With Us

Volunteers make endurance events possible.

Every aid station, every course marshal, every finish-line cheer comes from a volunteer. Join us on race weekend, earn free race swag, and be part of what makes Garden State Swimrun the community it is. Sign up directly through the volunteer section on TriReg.

Racer Info

Everything you need on race day.

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Accommodations

JMC Getaways (concierge lodging).

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Sponsor Inquiries

Become a Garden State Swimrun sponsor.

info@rsgadventures.com

Partners & Sponsors

Proudly supported by.

Race-day breakfast catered by The Barn.

Become a Garden State Swimrun sponsor

Connect with a fast-growing swimrun community and endurance athletes from across the region. Custom packages are available.

Contact Us About Sponsorship

July 26, 2026 · Dickerson Mine Preserve, NJ

Are you in?

Solo or with a partner. Claim your spot before pricing steps up on July 1.

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Secure checkout via trireg.com/GSSR

From $80
— to race day
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