When does the Mermaid Open Water Swim sell out?

Mermaid Open Water Swim hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

Other

Road

Mermaid Open Water Swim

Q: How hard is the Mermaid Open Water Swim Other?

Mermaid Open Water Swim is a Other on a road course in Stuart, Florida. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Mermaid Open Water Swim?

Race-day weather in Stuart can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:15 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

August 9, 2026

Stuart, Florida

Rolling Course

Decision scores

Six 0–100 scores telling you, at a glance, who this race is for.

Use the Race Shopper →

Best for

We're still profiling this race — fit signals coming soon.

About the Race

Are you a Mermaid or Merman or just want to enjoy an organized and safe open water swim? Our 12th annual ocean swim will be offering four great distances again! The swim will be held at the pristine beach in Stuart, Florida. Five Distances Include: Two Mile Swim One Mile Swim Half-Mile Swim Lil' Mermaid Splash (200 yards OWS) Virtual Swim

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

scenic

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

Reviews

No reviews yet

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Common questions

How hard is the Mermaid Open Water Swim Other?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.