Mackinac Island Swim 2026
- Date Sun 15th August 2027
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Price Free - $316.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Mackinac Island Swim 2026, taking place on Sunday, August 15, 2027, in the stunning setting of Mackinac Island, Michigan! This exhilarating event invites swimmers of all levels to dive into the crystal-clear waters for a memorable swim of up to 8.2 miles. Embrace the natural beauty of Pure Michigan as you navigate this fun yet challenging swim, surrounded by breathtaking backdrops.
After the swim, join in on the lively finish line festivities at the beautiful Mission Point Resort, where you can celebrate your accomplishment with fellow participants and enjoy delicious meals. Your registration fee of $299 includes your entry to the swim, a commemorative event towel, a finisher medal, and a meal ticket for the finish line celebration. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the Mackinaw Woman's Club, as all proceeds from merchandise, raffles, and auctions during the weekend go to this worthy nonprofit organization. Gather your friends and family, and make plans to join us for a day filled with adventure, community, and celebration on Mackinac Island!
After the swim, join in on the lively finish line festivities at the beautiful Mission Point Resort, where you can celebrate your accomplishment with fellow participants and enjoy delicious meals. Your registration fee of $299 includes your entry to the swim, a commemorative event towel, a finisher medal, and a meal ticket for the finish line celebration. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the Mackinaw Woman's Club, as all proceeds from merchandise, raffles, and auctions during the weekend go to this worthy nonprofit organization. Gather your friends and family, and make plans to join us for a day filled with adventure, community, and celebration on Mackinac Island!
Organiser's Description
The Mackinac Island Swim is a FUN and challenging event (not a race). Come join us for up to 8.2 miles of swimming in this clear blue water with some of the greatest backdrops Pure Michigan has to offer!! Enjoy the finish line festivities following your swim. All sales of merchandise, raffles and auctions held the weekend of the event go to support the 501(c)3 non-Profit THE MACKINAW WOMAN'S CLUB. This year we hope to best our 2025 total of $30,000.
Two packet pick-up options will be available before the event. BOTH OPTIONS WILL BE IN MACKINAW CITY, one on FRIDAY night and the other on SATURDAY. Specific times and locations will be announced closer to event day.
The finish line puts you at the beautiful shores of the MISSION POINT RESORT [https://www.missionpoint.com/] where our gracious sponsors will host our finish line festivities. Come rain or shine you and your fellow swimmers and family will have a beautiful and dry spot to celebrate and eat (swimmers meal is covered, tickets must be purchased in advance for friends and family. A link will be sent well in advance to purchase tickets).
Included with your $299 registration fee:
* Entry to the Swim
* 1 Event towel (or equivalent)
* 1 Finisher Medal
* 1 Finish Line Meal Ticket
Please note that the RELAY PRICE IS $249/PERSON*. This will not be reflected until the end of registration at the payment screen. *The participant that starts/sets up the relay team will be charged the individual price, and will then be refunded $50 once a new relay member registers to the team.
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN FERRY TICKETS TO THE ISLAND ON A RESERVED FERRY SPECIFICALLY FOR MACKINAC ISLAND SWIMMERS AND SPECTATORS WILL LEAVE ON EVENT MORNING AT 6:30AM.
Two packet pick-up options will be available before the event. BOTH OPTIONS WILL BE IN MACKINAW CITY, one on FRIDAY night and the other on SATURDAY. Specific times and locations will be announced closer to event day.
The finish line puts you at the beautiful shores of the MISSION POINT RESORT [https://www.missionpoint.com/] where our gracious sponsors will host our finish line festivities. Come rain or shine you and your fellow swimmers and family will have a beautiful and dry spot to celebrate and eat (swimmers meal is covered, tickets must be purchased in advance for friends and family. A link will be sent well in advance to purchase tickets).
Included with your $299 registration fee:
* Entry to the Swim
* 1 Event towel (or equivalent)
* 1 Finisher Medal
* 1 Finish Line Meal Ticket
Please note that the RELAY PRICE IS $249/PERSON*. This will not be reflected until the end of registration at the payment screen. *The participant that starts/sets up the relay team will be charged the individual price, and will then be refunded $50 once a new relay member registers to the team.
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN FERRY TICKETS TO THE ISLAND ON A RESERVED FERRY SPECIFICALLY FOR MACKINAC ISLAND SWIMMERS AND SPECTATORS WILL LEAVE ON EVENT MORNING AT 6:30AM.
Races
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Mackinac Island Swim 2027
Incl. $16.00 Fee & Towel
Sun 15th August 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
$316.00
OPENS 27 DECThe full swim course is 8.2 miles. Swimmers may choose to do 7 miles by negating the start loop. If a swimmer feels they are unable to complete the swim OR chooses to swim less than 7 miles, they may get out whenever they choose and walk back to the start line. They must check-in with staff following exit and at the finish line table. -
Mackinac Island Swim 2027 - Kayak Supporter
Incl. $6.70 Fee & Towel
Sun 15th August 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
$101.70
OPENS 02 JAN 27This is NOT for entry to swim the 2026 Mackinac Island Swim. Select this event if you wish to be a KAYAK SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team. If you are already part of a relay (as a swimmer), but plan to use a kayak with your relay, you do NOT need to select this option. This is for individuals that are assisting from their kayak only. Your event fee covers the cost of your kayak's transport to the island and for your post swim meal. By selecting this event, you are agreeing to kayak the circumference of Mackinac Island (8.2 miles) as safety/support for a swimmer (or swim relay). -
Mackinac Island Swim 2027 - Land Supporter
Sun 15th August 2027 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 26 JUN 27This is NOT for entry to swim the 2026 Mackinac Island Swim. Select this event if you wish to be a LAND SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team. Land supporters are responsible for following their swimmer around Mackinac Island via the island roadway and providing support from shore. This may include helping with nutrition, hydration, encouragement, and serving as an additional set of eyes on your swimmer throughout the event. Land supporters play an important role in swimmer safety by monitoring their swimmer's progress and communicating any concerns to event staff, lifeguards, or medical personnel when necessary. By selecting this event, you acknowledge that your role is to support and monitor a swimmer (or relay team) from shore for the duration of the event and to assist with communication should any safety concerns arise.
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