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Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim

Paradise, Michigan
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Paradise, Michigan
DISTANCES:
17 Events: 17.3 Miles, 25.3 Miles, 18.2 Miles, 18.5 Miles, 24.2 Miles, 35.3 Miles, 25.2 Miles, 26 Miles, 23 Miles, 21.7 Miles, 32.4 Miles, 22 Miles, 23.8 Miles, 17.4 Miles, 19.3 Miles, 30.8 Miles, 30.5 Miles

About Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim

The Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim presents epic once-in-a-lifetime experiences for up to 68 swimmers to be part of history, play a role in a documentary film, and swim where no one has ever swum before and may never swim again.     

 

The year 2025 marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald, bound for Detroit with over 26,000 tons of iron ore, went down in that horrific 1975 Lake Superior gale, taking 29 souls with her.  Immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, this has become the world's most famous shipwreck not named Titanic.

 

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic maritime tragedy and to pay tribute to the 29 lost mariners, open water swimmers plan to carry on their legacy with a 17-stage, 411-mile relay swim from the point where the Edmund Fitzgerald lies in Lake Superior to Detroit.  Participating swimmers will symbolically complete the intended route and cargo delivery that the ship was tragically unable to complete on that fateful night 50 years ago, by passing between them iron ore pellets from the same dock in Superior, Wisconsin, where the "Big Fitz" took on its last load.

 

Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial SwimThe Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim presents epic once-in-a-lifetime experiences for up to 68 swimmers to be part of history, play a role in a documentary film, and swim where no one has ever swum before and may never swim again.        The year 2025 marks 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald, bound for Detroit with over 26,000 tons of iron ore, went down in that horrific 1975 Lake Superior gale, taking 29 souls with her.  Immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, this has become the world's most famous shipwreck not named Titanic.   To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic maritime tragedy and to pay tribute to the 29 lost mariners, open water swimmers plan to carry on their legacy with a 17-stage, 411-mile relay swim from the point where the Edmund Fitzgerald lies in Lake Superior to Detroit.  Participating swimmers will symbolically complete the intended route and cargo delivery that the ship was tragically unable to complete on that fateful night 50 years ago, by passing between them iron ore pellets from the same dock in Superior, Wisconsin, where the "Big Fitz" took on its last load.  
Paradise, MI

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 17 race distances available for Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Swim in Paradise, MI. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site

17.3 Miles
Distance
17.3 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site

How long is the STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site?
The STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site covers 17.3 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site start?
The STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site located?
The STAGE 1: Edmund Fitzgerald Wreck Site takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing

25.3 Miles
Distance
25.3 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing

How long is the STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing?
The STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing covers 25.3 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing start?
The STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing located?
The STAGE 2: Whitefish Bay Crossing takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 3: Soo Locks

18.2 Miles
Distance
18.2 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 3: Soo Locks

How long is the STAGE 3: Soo Locks?
The STAGE 3: Soo Locks covers 18.2 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 3: Soo Locks start?
The STAGE 3: Soo Locks starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 3: Soo Locks located?
The STAGE 3: Soo Locks takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River

18.5 Miles
Distance
18.5 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River

How long is the STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River?
The STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River covers 18.5 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River start?
The STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River located?
The STAGE 4: Upper St. Mary's River takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River

24.2 Miles
Distance
24.2 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River

How long is the STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River?
The STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River covers 24.2 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River start?
The STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River located?
The STAGE 5: Lower St. Mary's River takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing

35.3 Miles
Distance
35.3 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing

How long is the STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing?
The STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing covers 35.3 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing start?
The STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing located?
The STAGE 6: Lake Huron Crossing takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle

25.2 Miles
Distance
25.2 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle

How long is the STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle?
The STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle covers 25.2 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle start?
The STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle located?
The STAGE 7: 40-Mile Point - Presque Isle takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island

26 Miles
Distance
26 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island

How long is the STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island?
The STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island covers 26 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island start?
The STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island located?
The STAGE 8: Presque Isle - Thunder Bay Island takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing

23 Miles
Distance
23 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing

How long is the STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing?
The STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing covers 23 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing start?
The STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing located?
The STAGE 9: Thunder Bay Crossing takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable

21.7 Miles
Distance
21.7 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable

How long is the STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable?
The STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable covers 21.7 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable start?
The STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable located?
The STAGE 10: Sturgeon Point - Au Sable takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing

32.4 Miles
Distance
32.4 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing

How long is the STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing?
The STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing covers 32.4 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing start?
The STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing located?
The STAGE 11: Saginaw Bay Crossing takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach

22 Miles
Distance
22 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach

How long is the STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach?
The STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach covers 22 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach start?
The STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach located?
The STAGE 12: Grindstone City - Harbor Beach takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac

23.8 Miles
Distance
23.8 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac

How long is the STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac?
The STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac covers 23.8 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac start?
The STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac located?
The STAGE 13: Harbor Beach - Forester / Port Sanilac takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington

17.4 Miles
Distance
17.4 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington

How long is the STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington?
The STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington covers 17.4 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington start?
The STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington located?
The STAGE 14: Forester / Port Sanilac - Lexington takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron

19.3 Miles
Distance
19.3 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron

How long is the STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron?
The STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron covers 19.3 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron start?
The STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron located?
The STAGE 15: Lexington - Port Huron takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 16: St. Clair River

30.8 Miles
Distance
30.8 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 16: St. Clair River

How long is the STAGE 16: St. Clair River?
The STAGE 16: St. Clair River covers 30.8 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 16: St. Clair River start?
The STAGE 16: St. Clair River starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 16: St. Clair River located?
The STAGE 16: St. Clair River takes place in Paradise, MI.

STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing

30.5 Miles
Distance
30.5 Miles
Start Time
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Frequently Asked Questions about STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing

How long is the STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing?
The STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing covers 30.5 Miles.
What time does the STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing start?
The STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing starts at 7:00:00 AM.
Where is the STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing located?
The STAGE 17: Lake St. Clair Crossing takes place in Paradise, MI.

Registration Information

Registration is typically available online until race day (subject to capacity). Early registration is recommended for guaranteed entry and potential early bird pricing. Check with race organizers for specific event details and included amenities.

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