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Nubble Lighthouse Swim returns with 125 athletes to support local charities

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Nubble Lighthouse Swim returns with 125 athletes to support local charities

Summary

The Nubble Lighthouse Swim, organized by the Gulf of Maine Open Water Swimming Association, returns on Saturday, August 8, featuring 125 athletes competing in a 2.5-mile course. The swim starts at Long Sands Beach and ends at Short Sands Beach, promoting marine safety and health education. Proceeds this year will benefit the Michael Phelps Foundation’s IM Program, which focuses on swim instruction and water-safety training for youth organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs and Special Olympics. Participants will experience unique marine life along the route, which has historically raised over $300,000 for community nonprofits.

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Key Details

•The swim starts at Long Sands Beach and finishes at Short Sands Beach.
•Participants must be highly experienced due to cold water and ocean conditions.
•Net proceeds will support the Michael Phelps Foundation’s IM Program.
•The event has raised over $300,000 for local nonprofits in previous years.
•Swimmers report unique marine life experiences along the course.

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9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Nubble Lighthouse Swim returns with 125 athletes and a mission to give back

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Swimmers will start at Long Sands Beach near the bathhouse before heading into the narrow “gut,” the channel that separates Cape Neddick from the island.
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