Swim the Loop
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $67.10 - $104.20
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at Swim the Loop on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, in beautiful Wilmington, New Hanover! This unique swimming event features a stunning 3.5-mile course that circles Harbor Island, starting and finishing at the scenic Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. Swimmers will experience the dynamic challenges of the Intracoastal Waterway, navigating stretches of incoming tide, falling tide, and slack tide, all while taking in the breathtaking coastal views.
In addition to the main event, participants can also take part in the Motts Channel Sprint, a thrilling 1.3-mile point-to-point swim that begins at Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and concludes at the Dockside Restaurant. With both events kicking off at high tide to provide optimal swimming conditions, Swim the Loop promises an unforgettable experience for swimmers of all levels. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie in this vibrant coastal community!
In addition to the main event, participants can also take part in the Motts Channel Sprint, a thrilling 1.3-mile point-to-point swim that begins at Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and concludes at the Dockside Restaurant. With both events kicking off at high tide to provide optimal swimming conditions, Swim the Loop promises an unforgettable experience for swimmers of all levels. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie in this vibrant coastal community!
Organiser's Description
Swim the Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road, on the Wilmington side of the Intracoastal Waterway. The 3.5-mile course circles Harbor Island and starts at high tide to ensure an even but challenging tide pattern throughout the swim. Dont be fooled, though: there will be stretches of incoming tide, falling tide and slack tide.
The Motts Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishes across the Intracoastal Waterway at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles and is a point-to-point swim. It also starts at high tide to ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the swim.
The Motts Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishes across the Intracoastal Waterway at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles and is a point-to-point swim. It also starts at high tide to ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the swim.
Races
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Swim the Loop
Incl. $9.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$104.20
CLOSEDSwim the Loop (3.5 miles) is for intermediate to advanced swimmers and is considered an endurance event. The distance exceeds 5K (3.1 miles), and with tide changes and time cut-offs, novice swimmers may find this swim challenging for their level. -
Motts Channel Sprint
Incl. $7.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$67.10
CLOSEDThe Motts Channel Sprint (1.3 miles) is meant for beginner to advanced swimmers. The distance can take anywhere from 25 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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