YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $50.38
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim on Saturday, September 19, 2026! This exciting open water swimming event takes place at the stunning Wrightsville Beach in New Hanover, North Carolina. Swimmers will take on a thrilling approximately 2-mile point-to-point course between Johnnie Mercers and Crystal Piers, powered by the prevailing ocean currents.
The Pier-2-Pier Swim is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, health, and safety in the water, held in memory of Ryan Young. With all proceeds benefiting the YMCA's SAFETY AROUND WATER program, this event underscores the organization's commitment to nurturing young swimmers and promoting water safety. Join us for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a shared passion for swimming while supporting a great cause!
The Pier-2-Pier Swim is not just a race; it’s a celebration of community, health, and safety in the water, held in memory of Ryan Young. With all proceeds benefiting the YMCA's SAFETY AROUND WATER program, this event underscores the organization's commitment to nurturing young swimmers and promoting water safety. Join us for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a shared passion for swimming while supporting a great cause!
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. $5.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$50.38
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Johnnie Mercers Pier, 23 E. Salisbury St., Wrightsville Beach, 28480, NC, United States
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