The Annual Coral Reef Swim Race in St. Croix attracts fitness swimmers competing for fun, as well as world-class open water athletes. Swimmers as young as 11 years old and as senior as 75 years old are among the race contestants.

Held each November, this Caribbean open water swim includes a one-mile, 2.4-mile and five-mile race through St. Croix’s turquoise water and colorful coral reefs. All swimmers finish at The Buccaneer’s palm-lined beach where a steel band and refreshments await.

The one-mile and 2.4-mile races follow the shoreline of St. Croix’s East End, and the five-mile race begins at Buck Island, a living coral reef designated an underwater park by the U.S. National Park Service. With three distances to choose from, the Coral Reef swim offers an exciting experience for swimmers of all levels.

The entry fee starts at $100 per swimmer and includes pre-swim events, course previews and race talks, and a cocktail party at The Buccaneer’s Sugar Mill, as well as a t-shirt, swim cap, taxi to the marina from The Buccaneer, boat ride to the race start, and an awards luncheon.

Date and Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026

Location: The race finishes at The Buccaneer Beach Resort on Mermaid Beach in Christiansted. Starting locations vary by distance, with swimmers beginning at Buck Island, Pull Point, or The Shoys.

Location: East End, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands

For More Information: For registration, entry forms, and additional information, please visit www.swimrace.com.