Swim Hilton Head Island
- Date Fri 1st May 2026 - Mon 7th September 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $80.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to dive into the excitement of Swim Hilton Head Island, a unique virtual swim event taking place from May 1st to September 7th, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Hilton Head Island in Beaufort, South Carolina, this exhilarating race challenges participants to swim a total distance of 33 miles around the picturesque island. Whether you prefer the tranquility of pool swims or the thrill of open water, this event is designed to inspire and motivate swimmers of all levels.
Participants will have 14 weeks to complete the race, averaging just 2.4 miles per week, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. As an added bonus, all registrants will receive exclusive Swim HHI merchandise, including a stylish long sleeve T-shirt, joggers, swim cap, and race bag while supplies last. Capture the beauty of your swimming journey and share your progress on social media with @SwimAroundHiltonHead. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the scenic waters of Hilton Head Island while connecting with fellow swim enthusiasts—register today and make a splash!
Participants will have 14 weeks to complete the race, averaging just 2.4 miles per week, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone. As an added bonus, all registrants will receive exclusive Swim HHI merchandise, including a stylish long sleeve T-shirt, joggers, swim cap, and race bag while supplies last. Capture the beauty of your swimming journey and share your progress on social media with @SwimAroundHiltonHead. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the scenic waters of Hilton Head Island while connecting with fellow swim enthusiasts—register today and make a splash!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME!
This virtual race is a fun way to add some motivatation to your pool swims or gather your swim friends and try some open water. Register for Swim Hilton Head! Use this 33 mile virtual swim to motivate & inspire yourself & others! This race starts on May 1st 2026 and ends on Labor Day 2026. Our top 3 finishers will receive awards. All registrants will receive a Swim HHI T-shirts, Swim HHI Swim Cap & Race bag while supplies last!
Register today! Get all the swag!
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Swim Hilton Head Island is unique because it is one of the few races in the world where the participants can virtually swim entirely around an island. Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles north of Savannah, Georgia USA and 90 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Our 12- mile long and 5-mile wide island was the first Eco-planned destination in the United States. We will be sharing pictures of the beautiful scenery along with our favorite waterside bars!
RULES:
1. Make sure your swims are safe. Always swim with a buddy & a lifeguard. Open water swimmers always swim with a buddy in water that is designated open for swimming by local authorities.
2. Swimmers are on their honor to submit distance. There will NOT be a wet-suit/ non wet suit category! You are able to use fins, paddles or snorkels. Open water swims and pool swims are allowed! Last year we even had swim spa users that calcuated distance by using their average 100 yard pace and time spent swimming.
3. Distance can be submitted without Garmin, Apple, Fitbit tracking
DETAILS:
RACE START/FINISH: May 26 - September 1, 2025
RACE LOCATION: Virtual Start & Finish at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
DISTANCE: Total distance around Hilton Head Island: 33 miles or 53.1 km or 58080 yards or 53108 meters. You'll have from Memorial Day to Labor Day to Finish! That's 14 weeks which averages to 4100 yards a week or 2.4 miles a week!
RACE SWAG: Swim HHI Long Sleeve T, Swim HHI Joggers, Swim HHI Swim Cap & race bag (while supplies last)
NEW THIS YEAR! New Silicone Swim Cap with Shark Logo
Option to purchase 14 weeks of swim workouts from Coach Laura via Training Peaks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: POST YOUR PICTURES! @SwimAroundHiltonHead
This virtual race is a fun way to add some motivatation to your pool swims or gather your swim friends and try some open water. Register for Swim Hilton Head! Use this 33 mile virtual swim to motivate & inspire yourself & others! This race starts on May 1st 2026 and ends on Labor Day 2026. Our top 3 finishers will receive awards. All registrants will receive a Swim HHI T-shirts, Swim HHI Swim Cap & Race bag while supplies last!
Register today! Get all the swag!
HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Swim Hilton Head Island is unique because it is one of the few races in the world where the participants can virtually swim entirely around an island. Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles north of Savannah, Georgia USA and 90 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Our 12- mile long and 5-mile wide island was the first Eco-planned destination in the United States. We will be sharing pictures of the beautiful scenery along with our favorite waterside bars!
RULES:
1. Make sure your swims are safe. Always swim with a buddy & a lifeguard. Open water swimmers always swim with a buddy in water that is designated open for swimming by local authorities.
2. Swimmers are on their honor to submit distance. There will NOT be a wet-suit/ non wet suit category! You are able to use fins, paddles or snorkels. Open water swims and pool swims are allowed! Last year we even had swim spa users that calcuated distance by using their average 100 yard pace and time spent swimming.
3. Distance can be submitted without Garmin, Apple, Fitbit tracking
DETAILS:
RACE START/FINISH: May 26 - September 1, 2025
RACE LOCATION: Virtual Start & Finish at Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA
DISTANCE: Total distance around Hilton Head Island: 33 miles or 53.1 km or 58080 yards or 53108 meters. You'll have from Memorial Day to Labor Day to Finish! That's 14 weeks which averages to 4100 yards a week or 2.4 miles a week!
RACE SWAG: Swim HHI Long Sleeve T, Swim HHI Joggers, Swim HHI Swim Cap & race bag (while supplies last)
NEW THIS YEAR! New Silicone Swim Cap with Shark Logo
Option to purchase 14 weeks of swim workouts from Coach Laura via Training Peaks.
SOCIAL MEDIA: POST YOUR PICTURES! @SwimAroundHiltonHead
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