1 mile Freestyle, Men
| Competition | 1878 USA Swimming National Championships (Outdoor/LCM) |
|---|---|
| Venue |
New York, New York
 USA
|
| Held | 17 August 1878 |
| Status | Medal |
| Competitors | 6 |
| Countries | 2 |
New York, New York / Harlem River / open water
| Pos | Athlete(s) | Country | Mark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Henry J. Heath |  GBR |
29:20 | * | |
| 🥈 | Theodore E. Kitching, Sr. New York, NY |
USA |
— | ||
| 🥉 | H. M. Martin Nonpareil Aquatic Club |
USA |
— | ||
| 4 | James Fraser New York Athletic Club |
USA |
— | ||
| DQ | Denis Butler Brooklyn Swim Club |
USA |
— | * | |
| DQ | G. W. Alcott Brooklyn Swim Club |
USA |
— | * |