Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim takes place on Sun, Aug 1, 2027 in Hermosa Beach, United States. The main route is 3.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Aug 1, 2027
- Start
- Hermosa Beach 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 43-week plan to Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim is a popular two-mile ocean swim starting near the Hermosa Beach Pier and finishing on the beach near the Manhattan Beach Pier.
What this race demands
The Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim demands sustained aerobic output and open-water sighting ability over a 3.2-kilometer ocean course.
Open-Water Sighting
Navigating between the Hermosa Beach Pier and the Manhattan Beach Pier requires consistent sighting technique to maintain a straight line in the ocean.
Sustained Aerobic Endurance
A continuous two-mile swim demands uninterrupted cardiovascular and muscular endurance without the benefit of push-offs or walls.
Thermal Regulation
An August swim in Southern California involves open-ocean water conditions that require athletes to manage core temperature over the full duration.
Your road to race day
Race day at Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim is 43 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base31 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – May 9, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · May 10, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jun 21, 2027 – Jul 11, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jul 12, 2027 – Jul 25, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jul 26, 2027 – Aug 1, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim?
Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim takes place on Sun, Aug 1, 2027 in Hermosa Beach, United States.
How long is Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim?
The main route is 3.2 km.
What does Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim demand?
The Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim demands sustained aerobic output and open-water sighting ability over a 3.2-kilometer ocean course.
Who is Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim for?
Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim is open to all participants.
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