Long Bridge Swim

The Long Bridge Swim, scheduled for August 2nd, 2025, is the Northwest's Premier open water swimming event. This picturesque 1.76-mile swim takes participants from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long Bridge to the north end, traversing the beautiful Lake Pend O'Reille. Founded in 1995 by swimming enthusiast Eric Ridgway, the event has grown significantly from its humble beginnings with 78 swimmers to a record of 705 in 2024.

Since 2010, the Long Bridge Swim has been dedicated to raising funds that support swimming lessons for children and adults in the greater Sandpoint area. The event, which takes place annually on the first Saturday in August, also offers spectators the opportunity to cheer on participants as they swim across the lake. Registration for this year’s swim is currently open, and participants can find more information at the official event website.