Swim for Grand Traverse Bay

  • Date Sat 8th August 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Traverse City, Michigan
  • Price $22.20 - $48.70
  • Races 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the beautiful Traverse City, Grand Traverse! This exciting open water swim event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting clean, healthy water in our stunning bay. Participants can choose from various race distances, making it the perfect opportunity for serious swimmers, triathletes, and recreational swimmers alike.

Not only will you enjoy a fantastic swim, but you'll also be contributing to an important cause. This event supports The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit organization committed to protecting the bay and its expansive 1,000-square-mile watershed. Each swimmer is encouraged to raise at least $150 for the cause, with plenty of resources provided to help you along the way. Come be a part of this vibrant community event and make a splash for clean water!

Organiser's Description

Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a unique open water swim event on Saturday, August 8, 2026, to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed.

Whether youre a serious swimmer looking for a timed event, a triathlete wanting to practice in open water, a recreational swimmer setting a personal goal for your swimming, or someone passionate about water quality and making a difference locally, the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is an exciting, challenging, and fun celebration of clean and healthy water in our region.

The Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is a fundraiser for The Watershed Center, a nonprofit that advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and acts to protect and preserve the bay's watershed. Each swimmer is responsible for raising at least $150, though no fundraising experience is required - we'll support you on your fundraising journey with tools, templates, and tips.

Races

  • Swim for Grand Traverse Bay

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    OPENS 12 NOV
    The Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is a fundraiser for The Watershed Center, a nonprofit that advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and acts to protect and preserve the bay's watershed. Each swimmer is responsible for raising at least $150. There is no fundraising requirement for support paddlers. Once you register for the Swim, you will be directed to create a fundraising profile that can then be shared with friends and family via email, text, social media and other creative endeavors. Your supporters can donate online. You can also fundraise by collecting pledges from your supporters and mailing or delivering them to The Watershed Center. After you register, you'll regularly hear from us with fundraising support to keep you on track and help you hit your goal. FUNDRAISING POLICY The minimum fundraising requirement of $150 is due in full on August 6, 2026, prior to participating in the event. If the $150 requirement has not been raised by that date, you will have the option to withdraw from the Swim (no registration or donation refunds will be issued), have the outstanding balance charged to your credit card, or write a check.
  • Support Paddler

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 12 NOV
    Support paddlers accompany an individual swimmer to carry water, help swimmers stay on course, and provide encouragement.

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Location

420 E. Front Street, Traverse City, 49686, MI, United States

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