Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price $27.50 - $59.30
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Swim for Grand Traverse Bay on Saturday, August 8, 2026! This unique open water swim event takes place in the stunning Grand Traverse Bay, celebrating the importance of clean and healthy water. Whether you're a competitive swimmer aiming for your best time, a triathlete honing your skills, or a recreational swimmer looking to achieve a personal goal, this event offers something for everyone. Participants can choose from various race distances, making it accessible for all skill levels.
The Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is not just a chance to challenge yourself but also an opportunity to support The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a dedicated nonprofit focused on protecting our precious water resources. Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $250 to contribute to this noble cause, with plenty of resources provided to help you along the way. Dive into this exciting event and make a splash for clean water while enjoying a day of camaraderie and environmental advocacy!
The Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is not just a chance to challenge yourself but also an opportunity to support The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a dedicated nonprofit focused on protecting our precious water resources. Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $250 to contribute to this noble cause, with plenty of resources provided to help you along the way. Dive into this exciting event and make a splash for clean water while enjoying a day of camaraderie and environmental advocacy!
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 $250, though no fundraising experience is required - we'll support you on your fundraising journey with tools, templates, and tips.
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 $250, though no fundraising experience is required - we'll support you on your fundraising journey with tools, templates, and tips.
Races
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Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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 $250. 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 $250 is due in full on August 6, 2026, prior to participating in the event. If the $250 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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Kayak Support Paddlers accompany an individual swimmer to carry water, help swimmers stay on course, and provide encouragement. Support paddlers must provide their own kayak, personal floatation device, and paddler.
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13133 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, 49686, MI, United States
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