THe College of the Florida Keys Swim Around Key West hosts the safest Open Water 12.5 mile  beginning at Smathers Beach (2601 South Rossevelt Blvd).  Swimmers will swim toward the Key West Harbor, through Fleming Key Channel, swim around Sigsbee toward Cow Key Bridge and around to finish at  Smathers beach.  The Swim Around Key West sponsored by The College of the Florida Keys has been involved with this race since 1986 as well as all aspects of competivie swimming on the island.  Safety is foremost with lifeguards and safety boat rescue crews located along the course. This event is part of the Global Swim Series and Sanctioned by World Open Water Swimming.  

Event details and schedule

June 11, 2021:  Mandatory pre-registration for The College of the Florida Keys Swim Around Key West participants and 10K participants to be held at The College of the Florida Keys Pool (5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040) anytime from 10am to 7pm. There will also be Mermaid shows at 10am, 1pm and 5pm

June 12, 2021:  Smathers Beach (2601 South Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040):  The College of the Florida Keys Swim Around Key West -Check in begins at 8:30am with race start at 9:00am.  Registration/Check in for 800 yard, 1 mile, 2 mile and 10K swim race will begin at 9:00am with race Start at 9:30am. 

June 12, 2021:  Awards ceremony at Smathers Beach:  Open water races (800 yd, 1 mile, 2 mile)-immediately following the 2 mile event.  The 10K will be following that event and The Swim Around Key West will be at 5:00pm.