Source: Atlantic General Hospital Foundation
OCEAN CITY – Get ready to dunk your penguin tail in the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean to support our community’s healthcare heroes!
The 32nd annual Penguin Swim is set for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and will take place once again on the beach at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel at 91st Street and the ocean in Ocean City, Maryland.
The Penguin Swim is a fun, annual family-friendly fundraiser where hundreds of “penguins” from throughout the community come together to raise funds to help Atlantic General Hospital provide the excellent quality care our community depends on.
Event day check-in and registration will run from 9 to 11:30 am. The swim will take place at 12 pm on the beach. All participants must register either online or in person and check in with event staff to receive a wristband to access the swim area.
Individuals and teams are invited to join in the fundraising in categories for adults, youth, families, business and community groups. Participants who register on or before Dec. 10 will receive an official 2026 AGH Penguin Swim short-sleeve t-shirt for their $30 registration fee. Shirts for participants who register after Dec. 10 will be available while supplies last. The registration fee will increase to $35 on Dec. 31. Learn more and register at www.aghpenguinswim.org.
Individual participants who raise or donate $100 or more will also be eligible to receive an official 2026 AGH Penguin Swim long-sleeve t-shirt while supplies last. Participants can register online now to start collecting donations. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded to the individuals and teams who raise the most money.
Unable to attend? No problem! Participate in the “cyber swim” to take a dip wherever you are and post a photo or video of your personal Penguin Swim on social media using #OCPenguinSwim.
The Atlantic General Hospital Foundation invites you to become a sponsor of the 32nd annual Penguin Swim. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Laura Powell at laura.powell@tidalhealth.org or 410-641-9858. All proceeds benefit Atlantic General Hospital Foundation. AGH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions to the Penguin Swim are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
The upcoming Penguin Swim promises to be filled with fun and excitement! We truly appreciate the generosity of all our sponsors. With your support, this year’s Penguin Swim will be a tremendous success!
