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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

Dickerson Mine Preserve, NJ.

Dickerson Mine Preserve
1178 Route 10, West St
Randolph, NJ
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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

  • Swim Cap (Official GSSR Cap Included)
  • Swim Goggles
  • Swimrun Shoes
  • Tether (For Teams)
  • Swimrun Undergarments
  • Socks (Waterproof Recommended)

Optional

  • Swimrun Pull Buoy or Shin/Lower Body Float
  • Swimrun Wetsuit
  • Swim Paddles

Great Information Sites As You Gear Up

Speedy Lizard Low Tide Boyz

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.

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

Racer Info

Everything you need on race day.

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Accommodations

JMC Getaways (concierge lodging).

Request Lodging

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

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

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