Mackinac Island Swim 2026

Mackinac Island, Michigan

DATE:: Sunday, August 9, 2026
TIME:: 7:30 AM UTC
LOCATION:: Mackinac Island, Michigan
PRICE:: Free
DISTANCES:: 2 Events: 8.2 Miles, 8.2 Miles

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Location: Mackinac Island, Michigan

About Mackinac Island Swim 2026

The Mackinac Island Swim is a FUN and challenging event (not a race). Come join us for up to 8.2 miles of swimming in this clear blue water with some of the greatest backdrops Pure Michigan has to offer!! Enjoy the finish line festivities following your swim. All sales of merchandise, raffles and auctions held the weekend of the event go to support the 501(c)3 non-Profit The Mackinaw Woman's Club. This year we hope to best our 2025 total of $30,000.

Two packet pick-up options will be available before the event. Both options will be in Mackinaw City, one on Friday night and the other on Saturday. Specific times and locations will be announced closer to event day.

The finish line puts you at the beautiful shores of the Mission Point Resort where our gracious sponsors will host our finish line festivities. Come rain or shine you and your fellow swimmers and family will have a beautiful and dry spot to celebrate and eat (swimmers meal is covered, tickets must be purchased in advance for friends and family. A link will be sent well in advance to purchase tickets).

Included with your $299 registration fee:

Entry to the Swim
1 Event towel (or equivalent)
1 Finisher Medal
1 Finish Line Meal Ticket

Please note that the relay price is $249/person*. This will not be reflected until the end of registration at the payment screen. *The participant that starts/sets up the relay team will be charged the individual price, and will then be refunded $50 once a new relay member registers to the team.

Participants are required to purchase their own ferry tickets to the island on a reserved ferry specifically for Mackinac Island swimmers and spectators will leave on event morning at 6:30am.

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 2 race distances available for Mackinac Island Swim 2026 in Mackinac Island, MI. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.