​Dates for the next year:​

• ​August 9, 2026

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• The Mackinac Island Swim is a challenging 8.2 miles

  • Swimmers may choose to do a 7 mile route instead.

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• Swimmers will have the benefit of the shoreline at close proximity and the ability to swim the majority of the race in crystal clear shallow water.

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• Swimmers that don't feel they want to swim the full distance will have the option to swim any distance they choose.  However, they will be responsible to walk/bike the remaining distance following a check in with staff member.  You must alert someone if you exit the course.

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• Your event registration includes:

  • Entry to the swim

  • Finisher Towel

  • Finisher Medal

  • Finish line meal ticket​

  • 40% off on TYR products through our TYR Team store

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• 2026 Pricing

  • Event fee​ for individuals​​​

    • Dec 28 till February 28 - $299

    • March 1 till June 30 - $349

    • July 1 - August 17 - $399​​

    • 18 & under swimmers' rate is $50 less.

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• • Event fee for relays (price is per person)​

    • $249/person (price increases $50 on March 1, $100 on July 1)

    • 2 - 6 swimmers per team

    • During registration on RunSignUp, the $249 price will not be reflected until the end of registration at the payment screen.  *The participant that 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.

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• Swimmers will be responsible for:

  • Personal hydration/nutrition, however there will be 2 aid stations​

  • A WETSUIT is required*

    • *​you may waive this requirement by providing your own kayak support or a land supporter

      • Kayak rentals are very limited and sell out quick.​

      • Kayaking around Mackinac Island is no easy task, please make sure you are providing yourself with an experienced kayaker.

  • SWIM BUOY is MANDATORY​

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• Fins and/or paddles are permitted.  This is not a race, the challenge is what you make of it.

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• Relays

  • Please understand that rela​y members will be responsible for transporting themselves around the island.  Remember, there are no vehicles on Mackinac Island, which means relay teams will either need to walk/run or bicycle to meet their relay members.  From it's furthest point to town (start/finish line) members may be responsible to cover up to 3.6mi on foot (one way).

  • Relay teams are expected to make exchanges at the designated areas (designated areas are subject to change).​

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• STAYING ON THE ISLAND THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EVENT IS NOT NECESSARY.  Shepler's Ferry has agreed to offer an early service for swimmers the morning of the event.

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• YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE YOUR OWN FERRY TICKET at SheplersFerry.com​

  • A discount code for this ticket will be sent out via email and broadcasted on social media in the spring.

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Please contact the event director @ jon@SwimAroundMac.com with any questions

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