The VENUE MAP shows the parking locations, shuttle stops, swim start and swim finish areas.    

Parking Fees: Parking at Short Sands Beach (swim finish), please download the ParkMobile App before swim day. Parking charges begin at 8 AM.  Be aware that if you park in the metered parking along Long Sands (swim start) there is no shuttle service available after the swim.

Shuttle Service: There is a shuttle service available between the parking locations, the start and Sohier Park. The shuttle is free for volunteers.

Shuttle Service: The NLS will provide one trolley generously donated by Williams Realty Partners for shuttle service. This free shuttle is available for swimmers and their guests, between several parking locations, the start, Sohier Park and the finish.  Please note: shuttle space is limited and swimmer transport will take precedence.

The VENUE MAP shows the parking locations, shuttle stops, swim start and swim finish areas.   

Shuttle Logistics: Look for “NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE SWIM SHUTTLE STOP” signs at each pick-up point.

Please note that the shuttle will run on a loop and transit times are dependent on local traffic.  Please plan accordingly. The schedule is subject to change.

NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO SHUTTLE SERVICE AFTER THE EVENT

SHUTTLE STOPS (Pre-Swim)

Hours of operation: 6:15 AM to 8:15 AM (swimmer, kayaker and volunteer transport prioritized until 7:15)

• Short Sands Parking Lot, 15 Ocean Ave across from the "Sands by the Sea Motel” (parking/finish)

• Center for Active Living, 36 Main Street (parking)

• Long Sands Bathhouse, 179 Long Beach Ave (start)

SHUTTLE STOPS (During Swim)

Hours of operation: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

• Long Sands Bathhouse, 179 Long Beach Ave (start)

• Sohier Park, 11 Sohier Park Road between park &

• Fox’s Restaurant (“the gut”)

• Short Sands Beach, 15 Ocean Ave across from the "Sands by the Sea Motel” (finish)

Shuttle Service Ends at 10:30 AM

Distances and Walking Times:

• Swim Finish to Start 1.1 miles (20-25 minutes)

• Start to Sohier Park 1.5 miles (25-30 minutes)

• Sohier Park to Finish 1.3 miles (25-30 minutes)

• Center for Active Living to Finish 0.4 miles (10 minutes)

Spectators will be able to watch the race start at Long Sands Beach. The swim distance from the start to Sohier Park is approximately 1.25-1.5 miles depending on the swimmer’s course.  Spectators will be able to view swimmers from Sohier Park across from the Nubble Light House as they pass through the “gut” and along Ocean Avenue Extension as they swim towards Short Sands Beach. The swim finish will be in front of Ellis Park at Short Sands Beach. A shuttle bus will run between the Long Sands Beach, Short Sands Beach and Sohier Park parking area.

See the COURSE MAP for details.

There is an awards ceremony for the top fundraisers and top swimmers at Sohier Park following the swim.

The Nubble Lighthouse Swim requires help from lots of volunteers. Please go to our VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP and we will get you involved.