Swim the Loop
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Wilmington, North Carolina
- Price $44.90 - $83.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of aquatic adventure at the Swim the Loop event on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the beautiful Wilmington, New Hanover! This exciting swim features a challenging 3.5-mile course that begins and ends at the iconic Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road, right by the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. Swimmers will experience a thrilling ebb and flow of the tide, with high tide conditions ensuring an invigorating swim that promises to keep participants on their toes.
In addition to the main event, the Motts Channel Sprint offers a shorter yet equally exciting 1.3-mile point-to-point swim, starting at the Trailborn Surf & Sound and finishing at the Dockside Restaurant. This race, too, will kick off at high tide, aiming to provide a perfect blend of incoming to slack tide. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a newcomer looking for a fun challenge, Swim the Loop is the perfect opportunity to dive into a day of fitness and community spirit amidst Wilmington's stunning coastal backdrop! Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
In addition to the main event, the Motts Channel Sprint offers a shorter yet equally exciting 1.3-mile point-to-point swim, starting at the Trailborn Surf & Sound and finishing at the Dockside Restaurant. This race, too, will kick off at high tide, aiming to provide a perfect blend of incoming to slack tide. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a newcomer looking for a fun challenge, Swim the Loop is the perfect opportunity to dive into a day of fitness and community spirit amidst Wilmington's stunning coastal backdrop! Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
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. $8.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 11th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$83.00
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 11th October 2026 (8:00AM 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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