Swim Alaska Virtual
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By participating, you'll not only embark on an incredible swimming journey but also contribute to a great cause, as 20% of the proceeds will support local, statewide, and national learn-to-swim nonprofits, including the Glacier Swim Club and the USA Swimming Foundation. Dive into this extraordinary opportunity to experience Alaska's natural beauty while making a positive impact in the community!
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Swim the Diomede Round Trip
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(7.6 km / 4.7 mi) - less than .05 miles per day This is going to be, shall we say, BRISK. From Little Diomede to Big Diomede should probably be planned around any severe tides. This is probably more of a sprint come to think of it. Oh, and one more thing, better bring your passport, because Big Diomede is in Russia! https://kawerak.org/our-region/diomede/
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim the Wrangle Narrows
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(35.4 km / 22 mi) - around 350 m or 400 yds per day This swim is inspired by Ketchikan's Britta Adams...who actually did this thing!!! Way to go Britta...and you too!! https://www.ktoo.org/2016/06/25/ketchikan-swimmer-traverses-wrangell-narrows/
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim the Shoreline of Big Lake
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
( 107.8 km / 67 mi) - about 1100 m or 1200 yds per day This is one of south central Alaska's biggest recreation areas, so keep your head on a swivel. You never know when you might see a jet-ski, ski-boat, or float plane. But your just as likely to get offered a cup of coffee...or an adult recreational beverage :-). Enjoy the coastline and sun! (we don't condone swimming intoxicated). https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Cities-Towns/Big-Lake
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim from Juneau to Angoon
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(125.5 km / 78 mi) - around 1250 m or 1350 yds per day This swim takes us from Alaska's capitol, Juneau, to a town with a population of less than 500. If you come swimming up, expect to be noticed! https://cityofangoon.org/ https://juneau.org/
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim the Chena River
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(161 km / 100 mi) - about 1600 m or 1760 yds per day The Chena River runs through the heart of Fairbanks, which is known as the "Heart of Alaska". The headwaters are near the Chena Hot Springs. The river begins as a fairly swift moving body before becoming bit of a slow and meandering river by the time it flows into the Tanana. Spend some time at the Hot Springs for a tremendous view of the Aurora Borealis. Afterwards, drive into Fairbanks for a meal at Pikes. Whetehr it is in Chena Hot Springs, Eielson, North Pole, or Fairbanks, to enjoy the Chena! https://chenahotsprings.com/ https://www.northpolealaska.com/ https://www.explorefairbanks.com/ https://www.alaska.org/detail/chena-river
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim from Homer to Kodiak Island
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(302.9 km / 188.2 mi) - around 3050 m or 3350 yds per day This one is getting into endurance territory. The swim might be long, but the send off from Homer, and the reception in Kodiak would be warm. Both towns are beautiful, and the waters in between sport some of the best salmon and halibut fishing in the world! This is going to be a great swim! https://www.homeralaska.org/ https://www.city.kodiak.ak.us/
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim from Deadhorse to Utqiaġvik
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(328 km / 204 mi) - around 3300 m or 3500 yds per day You may want to wait for the ice to go out on this swim! This swim will take you from Deadhorse to Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow). You might see some traditional whaling from our indigenous neighbors! When you get to Utqiagvik you will have passed by Point Barrow, the highest latitude in the USA. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g754592-Activities-Deadhorse_Alaska.html https://www.travelalaska.com/explore-alaska/articles/6-things-to-do-utqiagvik-barrow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_extreme_points_of_the_United_States
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
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Swim the Copper River
VirtualIncl. $2.80 Fee & Swim Cap / Patch / Wristband / Sticker
(483 km / 300 mi) - nearly 4800 m or 5250 yds per day The Copper River Basin is home to some of the most prized salmon fishing in the world. If you choose this swim, you will be able to answer the question "Where the HECK is Chitna?". This area is truly one of the most spectacular places on earth, enjoy this long swim. https://www.travelalaska.com/Destinations/Regions/Southcentral/Copper-River-Valley
Entries closedThursday, Sep 21, 2023
$32.80
Organiser's description
20% OF PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL LEARN TO SWIM NON-PROFITS.
THIS YEAR'S SWIM ALASKA VIRTUAL BENEFICIARIES ARE:
* GLACIER SWIM CLUB https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/azgsc/page/home
* NORTHERN LIGHTS SWIM CLUB https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/aznlsc/page/home
* CHUGIAK AQUATICS CLUB https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/akcac/page/home
* SEWARD TSUNAMI SWIM CLUB https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/akstsc/page/home
* USA SWIMMING FOUNDATION https://www.usaswimming.org/foundation
Swim Alaska's great rivers, lakes, and coastline....virtually. With many options to choose from, you will find the right distance/challenge for you. Choose from the swims below and learn little about the Alaska swim you are about to undertake!
* Swim the Diomede Round Trip - (7.6 km / 4.7 mi) - less than .05 miles per day
* Swim the Wrangle Narrows - (35.4 km / 22 mi) - around 350 m or 400 yds per day
* Swim the Shoreline of Big Lake - ( 107.8 km / 67 mi) - about 1100 m or 1200 yds per day
* Swim from Juneau to Angoon - (125.5 km / 78 mi) - around 1250 m or 1350 yds per day
* Swim the Chena River - (161 km / 100 mi) - about 1600 m or 1760 yds per day
* Swim from Homer to Kodiak Island - (302.9 km / 188.2 mi) - around 3050 m or 3350 yds per day
* Swim from Deadhorse to Utqiagvik - (328 km / 204 mi) - around 3300 m or 3500 yds per day
* Swim the Copper River - (483 km / 300 mi) - nearly 4800 m or 5250 yds per day
Location
Your choice of waters of Alaska, Anchorage, 99516, AK, United States
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