Swim to the Moon Open Water Swim Festival
- Date Sun 17th August 2025
- Time 6:30AM EST
- Location Gregory, Michigan
- Price $119.10 - $291.25
- Races 11 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Swimmers will embark on a journey through the lush landscapes of the Pinckney Recreation Area, navigating five picturesque lakes along the way. The 5K swim starts at Patterson Lake, finishing at Halfmoon Lake Beach, while 10K participants will swim the 5K route and return to the beach. All events conclude at the beautiful state beach on Halfmoon Lake's east shore. Not only will you experience the thrill of open-water swimming, but you'll also be supporting North Star Reach, a camp dedicated to children facing serious medical challenges. Join us for an exciting day of community, competition, and cause!
Organiser's Description
Swim to the Moon is an extraordinary open-water swimming adventure through the picturesque Hiland Chain of Lakes near Hell, Michigan. Choose your distance .5 Mile, 1 Mile, 1.2 Mile, 2.4 Mile, 5K, 10K or 10K Relay and have the time of your life swimming through Southeast Michigans most sublime waterways, all the while showing support for a very worthy cause: North Star Reach, a camp for children with life-threatening, serious, and chronic medical conditions.
The 5K swim starts on the shores of Patterson Lake at North Star Reach; from there, swimmers head south and east through the heavily forested Pinckney Recreation Area, passing through five lakes along the way. Scattered cottages are the only signs of civilization. The 5K will finish once they reach Halfmoon Lake Beach. 10K race participants start at Halfmoon Lake Beach, swim to the start of the 5K (where their special needs bags will be available), then turn around to head back to the shores of Halfmoon Lake Beach. The .5 Mile, 1 Mile, 1.2 mile, and 2.4 Mile swims start at Halfmoon Lake Beach. All events finish at the state beach on the east shore of Halfmoon Lake.
Please note that Swim to the Moon is for individual athletes. If you have a group, consider entering our team division! High School Coaches/Captains: Please contact [email protected] for a special group discount for your team!
This race is sanctioned by USMS. The USMS $20 one-event fee is built into the price. If you are an annual member of USMS, $20 will be deducted from your race entry.
Races
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10K: Full Moon
Incl. $11.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$161.50
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10K: Full Moon WETSUIT DIVSION
Incl. $11.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$161.50
Please sign up for this event if and only if you definitely plan to wear a wetsuit. Please note that if the water temperature is above 84 degrees, you will not be allowed to wear a wetsuit. You will be timed and given overall and age-group results, but no awards are given in the wetsuit division. -
5K: Half Moon
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.30
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5K: Half Moon WETSUIT DIVISION
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.30
Please sign up for this event if and only if you definitely plan to wear a wetsuit. Please note that if the water temperature is above 84 degrees, you will not be allowed to wear a wetsuit. You will be timed and given overall and age-group results, but no awards are given in the wetsuit division. -
1.2 Mile: Quarter Moon
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$119.10
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1.2 Mile: Quarter Moon WETSUIT DIVISION
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$119.10
Please sign up for this event if and only if you definitely plan to wear a wetsuit. Please note that if the water temperature is above 84 degrees, you will not be allowed to wear a wetsuit. You will be timed and given overall and age-group results, but no awards are given in the wetsuit division. -
.5 Mile: Gibbous Moon
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$119.10
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.5 Mile: Gibbous Moon WETSUIT DIVISION
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$119.10
Please sign up for this event if and only if you definitely plan to wear a wetsuit. Please note that if the water temperature is above 84 degrees, you will not be allowed to wear a wetsuit. You will be timed and given overall and age-group results, but no awards are given in the wetsuit division. -
2.4 Mile: Waxing Gibbous Moon
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.30
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2.4 Mile: Waxing Gibbous Moon WETSUIT DIVISION
Incl. $10.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.30
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10K Relay: Sturgeon Moon
Incl. $16.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$291.25
This is a 2-person relay, each swimmer will swim 5K. Each team has the option to have a 3rd person as a team driver. Swimmer #1 will swim from Halfmoon Lake to North Star Reach. Swimmer #2 will drive the team vehicle and park at North Star Reach. Swimmer #1 will drive the team vehicle back to Halfmoon Lake.
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