At a Glance:
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Date: 9 Aug, 2025 12AM
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Location: 13133 S W Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI, 49684, US
Details:
Celebrate clean, healthy water in Grand Traverse Bay with a unique open water swim event on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to benefit The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, a non-profit that works to protect the bay and its 1,000-square-mile watershed.
The location of the sixth 2-mile bay swim begins has yet to be determined.
Whether you’re a serious swimmer looking for a timed event, a triathlete wanting to practice in open water, a recreational swimmer setting a personal goal for your swimming, or someone passionate about water quality and making a difference locally, the Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is an exciting, challenging, and fun celebration of clean and healthy water in our region.
The Swim for Grand Traverse Bay is a fundraiser for The Watershed Center, a nonprofit that advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and acts to protect and preserve the bay's watershed. Each swimmer is responsible for raising at least $150, though no fundraising experience is required - we'll support you on your fundraising journey with tools, templates, and tips.
Events:
Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
- Distance: 2 Miles
- Start: 8/9/2025 07:00
- Sign up window: 9 Nov, 2024 8AM - 8 Aug, 2025 12PM
- Free T-Shirt
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Support Paddler
- Distance: 2 Miles
- Start: 8/9/2025 07:00
- Sign up window: 9 Nov, 2024 8AM - 8 Aug, 2025 12PM
- Free T-Shirt
- Sign Up
Race details and prices subject to change at the race organizers’ discretion.