Poverty To Cove 2.4 Mile Swim The fastest point-to-point 2.4 mile swim on the east coast. This has always been a 'rite of passage' for local swimmers "in the know," and now we've made it official! Swimmers will swim around the southernmost point of New Jersey WITH THE CURRENT! Join us in Victorian Cape May for an instant classic! What can swimmers expect at this event? SAFE. The Cape May Beach Patrol has you covered. FAST. Swim WITH THE CURRENT and record your fastest 2.4mi swim ever! UNIQUE. There is nothing quite like swimming the shore line of Historic Cape May CHARITY. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the CMBP Clete Cannone Scholarship Fund
2.4 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 Miles | $75.00 | Mar 12 | May 2 |
| $80.00 | May 3 | Jun 2 | |
| $85.00 | Jun 3 | Jul 2 | |
| $88.00 | Jul 3 | Jul 9 | |
| $93.00 | Jul 10 | Jul 18 |
5:45-7:15AM - Athlete Check In @ Poverty Beach 7:25AM - National Anthem @ Poverty Beach 7:30AM - Race Start @ Poverty Beach 8:45AM - Awards Ceremony @ Cove Beach 10:00AM - Event Concludes (following last swimmer)
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 45:38 | 34:38 |
| 2024 | 206 | 50:45 | 36:35 |
| 2023 | 128 | 54:52 | 41:25 |
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