Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price $22.20 - $48.70
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Swim for Grand Traverse Bay on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in the picturesque Traverse City, Leelanau! This unique open water swim event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate clean and healthy water while supporting a great cause. This year, the event will take place in Suttons Bay, with the official course featuring a challenging yet rewarding 2-mile swim that starts and ends at the scenic Sutton Park.
Whether you're a competitive swimmer aiming for a personal best, a triathlete looking to hone your skills in open water, or a recreational swimmer eager to take on a new challenge, the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is perfect for everyone! Not only will you enjoy a day of fun and fitness, but you'll also be contributing to the vital work of The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the bay and its surrounding watershed. Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $150, but don't worry—support and resources for your fundraising journey will be provided. Dive into this exciting event and make a splash for clean water in our community!
Whether you're a competitive swimmer aiming for a personal best, a triathlete looking to hone your skills in open water, or a recreational swimmer eager to take on a new challenge, the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is perfect for everyone! Not only will you enjoy a day of fun and fitness, but you'll also be contributing to the vital work of The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the bay and its surrounding watershed. Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $150, but don't worry—support and resources for your fundraising journey will be provided. Dive into this exciting event and make a splash for clean water in our community!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a unique open water swim event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed.
While the event will be held in Suttons Bay this year, the official location and course for the sixth 2-mile swim will be starting and ending at Sutton Park.
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.
While the event will be held in Suttons Bay this year, the official location and course for the sixth 2-mile swim will be starting and ending at Sutton Park.
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
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Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$48.70
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 8, 2025, 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 9th August 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Support paddlers accompany an individual swimmer to carry water, help swimmers stay on course, and provide encouragement.
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