2026 Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim

2026 Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim

This is the 15th Annual Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim, an exciting addition to the Sharkfest Series. Swimmers will board a ferry in Sausalito, be transported to the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, and swim back past the north tower to finish at East Ft. Baker at Horseshoe Cove in Sausalito.

Please Note: This swim is for experienced open-water swimmers only. Participants should be able to swim one mile comfortably in a pool in under 40 minutes. The event is limited to 300 participants.

Event Details

• Distance: 1.6 Miles
• Water Temp: ~60-62° F
• Course Cut-off Time: 80 minutes
• Incentives: T-Shirts for all participants. Sharkfest Swim Medals for top three finishers in each age group and division (wetsuit & non-wetsuit combined). Personalized award plaques for first place overall male and female finishers.
• Age Group Breakdown: Male and Female categories with various age groups from 9-10 up to 95-100.

Parking & Transportation

• Participant Parking: Lot 4 ($5/all day) in Sausalito, located on Bay St. off Bridgeway. A shuttle bus will run from the swim finish back to the Sausalito parking lot.
• Spectator Parking: Available and free at East Fort Baker.

Cancellations & Refunds

Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Enhanced Refund Protection Program can be purchased at checkout. Otherwise, cancellations by July 22, 2026, may receive a rollover credit (amount paid minus $40 fee). A doctor's note is required for credits after that date.

Contact Information

• Organizer: Enviro-Sports
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 415-868-1829