The Aransas County Area Masters Swimmers Club (ACAMS) is excited to announce the inaugural Rockport Beach Open Water Challenge, set for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
This exciting new event will bring adult swimmers from across the nation to the pristine, protected waters of Rockport Beach — Texas’s only certified “Blue Wave” beach. The Challenge will be a featured stop on the 2026 USMS Grand Prix Open Water Challenge and will celebrate America 250.
Swimmers can choose from three distances:
- 1-Mile
- 2-Mile
- 3-Mile
Event Details Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026 Start Time: 8:00 AM Location: Rockport Beach, Rockport, Texas Host: Aransas County Area Masters Swimmers Club (ACAMS)
Safety First
Swimmer safety is the top priority. The event has secured strong support from the Rockport Police Department, Aransas Pass Police Department, Aransas County, and Texas Parks & Wildlife, who will provide dedicated safety and security volunteers throughout the day…