Tampa Bay Open Water Swim launches May 9 from Spa Beach
May 1, 2026 - Part of the nationwide Swim Across America program, the 14th annual Tampa Bay Open Water Swim will take place Saturday, May 9 off the St. Pete Pier's Spa Beach area. A fundraiser for cancer care, the event includes .5 mile, 1 mile or 2 miles swims, along with other options. All information, for potential swimmers, donors or spectators, is available on the website.