About This Race
The annual Swim for Alligator Lighthouse is an 8-mile open water swim challenge held September 12, 2026, hosted at Amara Cay Resort. Described by RedBull.com as one of the 8 toughest swim challenges in the world, it is capped at 350 swimmers. Options include solo swimmer with kayaker and relay teams of up to four members.
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Solo Swimmer & Support Kayaker
Solo Swimmers will be required to swim the entire 8 mile distance themselves. Each swimmer will need to recruit a kayaker that will paddle alongside them the entire race. Kayaking out to the Lighthouse is an athletic event in itself, so make sure your kayaker is prepared to train and be ready for the challenge.
Kayakers will carry supplies for both themselves and their swimmers in the kayak. When you register, you will be given the option to include your kayaker information, if you do not know your kayaker at time of registration, you can go back and edit this information later.
Please note, all solo swimmers must have a kayaker listed in their account by Aug 25, 2026 , and that kayaker must be present with the swimmer in order to check in. Swimmers who do not have a kayaker and a proper kayak will not be allowed to swim in the event.
$259.00
Increases Aug 05
3 Person Relay
Every team member must register and pay the relay registration fee.
3 person relays will work together to swim the entire 8 mile distance. The team will need to bring or rent an approved tandem kayak and will take turns being the swimmer and paddling alongside the swimmer the entire race. Kayaking out to the Lighthouse is an athletic event in itself, so make sure everyone is prepared to practice and be ready for the challenge.
The tandem kayak will hold supplies for all swimmers. When you register, you will be given the option to include a team name. The first person from the team will need to enter the team name, and the other swimmers to register will need to ensure they select/enter the exact same team name.
Please note, all swimmers on a team must be registered before the team is confirmed and all members of the team must be present in order to check in. Swimmers who do not have a complete team and a proper tandem kayak will not be allowed to swim in the event. Three person relays are required to use a tandem kayak, two individual kayaks will not be allowed.
$237.00
Increases Aug 05
2 Person Relay
Every team member must register and pay the relay registration fee.
2 person relays will work together to swim the entire 8 mile distance. The team will need to bring or rent an approved kayak and will take turns being the swimmer and paddling alongside the swimmer the entire race. Kayaking out to the Lighthouse is an athletic event in itself, so make sure you are prepared to practice and be ready for the challenge.
The kayak will hold supplies for both swimmers. When you register, you will be given the option to include a team name. The first person from the team will need to enter the team name, and the second person to register will need to ensure they select/enter the exact same team name.
Please note, all swimmers on a team must be registered before the team is confirmed and all members of the team must be present in order to check in. Swimmers who do not have a complete team and a proper kayak will not be allowed to swim in the event.
$247.00
Increases Aug 05
4 Person Relay
Every team member must register and pay the relay registration fee.
4 person relays will work together to swim the entire 8 mile distance. The team will need to bring or rent one (1) approved tandem kayak and one (1) approved single kayak. Swimmers will take turns being the swimmer and paddling alongside the swimmer the entire race. Kayaking out to the Lighthouse is an athletic event in itself, so make sure everyone is prepared to practice and be ready for the challenge.
The tandem kayak and individual kayak will hold supplies for all swimmers. When you register, you will be given the option to include a team name. The first person from the team will need to enter the team name, and the other swimmers to register will need to ensure they select/enter the exact same team name.
Please note, all swimmers on a team must be registered (and paid) before the team is confirmed and all members of the team must be present in order to check in. Swimmers who do not have a complete team and a proper tandem kayak and single kayak will not be allowed to swim in the event.
Please note, only motorized watercraft associated with the water safety team will be allowed on course. Swimmers will not be allowed to have personal motorized watercraft on course as assistance. (IE, no boats, no jetskis, no kayaks with motors)
$227.00
Increases Aug 05
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