Swim the Loop
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $67.10 - $104.20
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating aquatic adventure at Swim the Loop, taking place on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in the picturesque Wilmington, New Hanover. This exciting event features a stunning 3.5-mile swim that begins and ends at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road, circling the scenic Harbor Island. Participants will experience a dynamic course influenced by the tides, with stretches of incoming, falling, and slack tide, making each moment of the swim a unique challenge!
Additionally, swimmers can tackle the Motts Channel Sprint, a thrilling 1.3-mile point-to-point swim that starts at Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant. Both races are designed to kick off at high tide, ensuring an optimal swimming experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim amidst the natural beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway while connecting with fellow water enthusiasts!
Additionally, swimmers can tackle the Motts Channel Sprint, a thrilling 1.3-mile point-to-point swim that starts at Trailborn Surf & Sound on Wrightsville Beach and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant. Both races are designed to kick off at high tide, ensuring an optimal swimming experience. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim amidst the natural beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway while connecting with fellow water enthusiasts!
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
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$104.20
Swim 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
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$67.10
The 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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1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, 28403, NC, United States
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