YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $71.88
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim on Sunday, October 5th, 2025! This thrilling open water ocean swimming event takes place at the stunning Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, featuring a challenging approximately 2-mile point-to-point swim between Johnnie Mercers and Crystal Piers. Swimmers will enjoy the excitement of racing with the prevailing current, making this an unforgettable event for participants and spectators alike.
The Pier-2-Pier Swim is held in memory of Ryan Young and serves as a testament to the YMCA's dedication to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. By participating, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a great cause, as all proceeds from the race benefit the YMCA's Safety Around Water program. This free water safety and swim course is available to the community each spring, summer, and fall. Join the vibrant swimming community and make a splash for a purpose this October!
The Pier-2-Pier Swim is held in memory of Ryan Young and serves as a testament to the YMCA's dedication to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility. By participating, you not only challenge yourself but also contribute to a great cause, as all proceeds from the race benefit the YMCA's Safety Around Water program. This free water safety and swim course is available to the community each spring, summer, and fall. Join the vibrant swimming community and make a splash for a purpose this October!
Organiser's Description
The YMCAs Pier-2 Pier Race, in memory of Ryan Young, is an open water ocean swimming event held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC. The swim is approximately 2 miles point-to-point between Johnnie Mercers and Crystal Piers with prevailing current.
This unique event creates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the swimming community and highlights the Ys commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. All proceeds from the Pier-2-Pier race benefit the YMCAs SAFETY AROUND WATER [https://www.ymcasenc.org/programs/safety-around-water/] program, a free water safety and swim course available to the community each spring, summer and fall.
This unique event creates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the swimming community and highlights the Ys commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. All proceeds from the Pier-2-Pier race benefit the YMCAs SAFETY AROUND WATER [https://www.ymcasenc.org/programs/safety-around-water/] program, a free water safety and swim course available to the community each spring, summer and fall.
Races
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Individual
Incl. $6.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$71.88
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Johnnie Mercers Pier, 23 E. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, 28480, NC, United States
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