Swim a Mile for Hospice 2026
Swimming for a Cause
When you participate in Swim a Mile for Hospice, you’re doing more than swimming laps. You’re helping provide compassionate end-of-life care, grief support, and counseling services to individuals and families throughout our community. Every stroke helps bring comfort, dignity, and hope to neighbors facing serious illness and loss.
Join us at the beach on August 1, 2026, and make a splash for a meaningful cause!
For event details and registration information, visit Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Event Highlights
NEW FOR 2026
- Mini Swimmers (Ages 4–7)
Swim safely within the roped beach area for 15 minutes.
- Hospice Juniors (Ages 8–11)
Complete a 1/8-mile swim to the buoy with life jackets and kayak support available.
Traditional Swim Options
Participants may choose from:
- 1 Mile Swim
- 1/2 Mile Swim
- 1/4 Mile Swim
Registration Information
- Registration opens June 1, 2026.
- Open to participants ages 4 and up.
- Thanks to a generous grant, all youth ages 4-17 have FREE REGISTRATION
- Ages 18Â and older: $25 registration fee
All registered swimmers receive:
- Official Swim a Mile event bag
- Personal online fundraising page
Light breakfast items and snacks will be available during registration.
Event Location & Schedule
Where?
Norwood Beach
When?
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- Registration Opens: 7:00 AM
- Mini Swim Begins: 8:00 AM
- Traditional Swim Begins: 8:30 AM
How It Works
Register Online
After registering online, each participant receives a personal fundraising link to share through email, text, or social media. Friends, family members, coworkers, and neighbors can donate directly to support your swim and Hospice services in our community.
Want to make it even more fun? Create a fundraising team with friends, coworkers, school groups, or family members!
Collect Donations
Your personalized fundraising page makes collecting donations easy and secure. Every dollar raised supports hospice care, grief counseling, bereavement programs, and community education services offered by Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Awards & Recognition
Prizes will be awarded for:
- Top Adult Individual Fundraiser
- Top Youth Individual Fundraiser
- Top Team
- Top School Team
- Top Family Team
Thank you for helping us continue providing compassionate care and grief support throughout our community.