• The Mackinac Island Swim is an 8.2 mile swim with a 7 mile swim option as well

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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​

  • Round trip ferry ticket to Mackinac Island

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• Pricing (changed on 11/27 to reflect addition of ferry ticket)

  • Event fee​ for individuals​​​

    • Jan 7 till March 31 - $275

    • April 1 till June 30 - $325

    • July 1 - August 1 - $375

    • No entries after August 1

    • Fundraiser entry - $500​

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

    • $225/person (price increases on April 1)

    • 2 - 5 swimmers per 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 by providing your own kayak support

    • anyone swimming with neither a wetsuit and without kayak support will be removed from the event

  • SWIM BUOY is MANDATORY​

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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.  1 ferry ticket is included with your registration.  Additional tickets should be purchased using code MIS23 from SheplersFerry.com for anyone else that would like to take the early reserved ferry.   ​

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