Swim the Loop
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $44.90 - $88.30
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of swimming at the Swim the Loop event on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in beautiful Wilmington, New Hanover! This unique swimming challenge begins and ends at the scenic Dockside Restaurant, located on Airlie Road along the stunning Intracoastal Waterway. Participants will tackle a thrilling 3.5-mile swim that promises to be as invigorating as it is rewarding, with varying tide patterns adding an extra layer of excitement to the course.
In addition to the Swim the Loop, don't miss the Motts Channel Sprint, a fantastic opportunity for swimmers of all levels. This point-to-point race covers approximately 1.3 miles, starting at the picturesque Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishing at the Dockside Restaurant. Both races start at high tide, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable swimming event, where you can challenge yourself, enjoy the great outdoors, and make lasting memories with fellow swim enthusiasts!
In addition to the Swim the Loop, don't miss the Motts Channel Sprint, a fantastic opportunity for swimmers of all levels. This point-to-point race covers approximately 1.3 miles, starting at the picturesque Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishing at the Dockside Restaurant. Both races start at high tide, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable swimming event, where you can challenge yourself, enjoy the great outdoors, and make lasting memories with fellow swim enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Swim The Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant, which is located on Airlie Road (Wilmington side of the Intracoastal Waterway). The race will start at a high tide to ensure an even, but challenging tide pattern throughout the 3.5-mile swim. Dont be fooled though; there will be times of incoming tide, falling tide and some slack tide.
Motts Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound, located on Wrightsville Beach, and finishes across the intracoastal at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles long and is a point-to-point swim. The race will start at a high tide to try and ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the 1.3-mile swim.
Motts Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound, located on Wrightsville Beach, and finishes across the intracoastal at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles long and is a point-to-point swim. The race will start at a high tide to try and ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the 1.3-mile swim.
Races
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Swim the Loop
Incl. $8.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$88.30
Swim The Loop 3.5 is for intermediate to the advanced swimmer and this event is considered an endurance event. The distance exceeds 5K (3.1 miles) and with tide changes and time cut-offs the novice swimmer may find this swim a bit challenging for their level. -
Motts Channel Sprint
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$44.90
Mott's Channel Sprint is meant for the beginner to advanced swimmer. The distance is 1.3 miles and can take anywhere from 25 minute to 60 minutes to complete. The tide change is not as noticeable in this swim making it easier than Swim The Loop.
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