2026 Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim

The Golden Gate Sharkfest Swim is an open-water swim in San Francisco Bay, starting at the Golden Gate Bridge and finishing in Sausalito. It is a mass-start event, with all swimmers entering the water together. The course is straightforward to visualize but challenging to execute: depart from one of the United States' most recognizable bridges, swim across cold bay waters, and conclude on the Marin County side in Sausalito. The event attracts individuals seeking a point-to-point open-water challenge over a pool swim or a protected loop.