Mackinac Island Swim 2026
The full swim course is 8.2 miles. Swimmers may choose to do 7 miles by negating the start loop.
If a swimmer feels they are unable to complete the swim OR chooses to swim less than 7 miles, they may get out whenever they choose and walk back to the start line. They must check-in with staff following exit and at the finish line table.
If a swimmer feels they are unable to complete the swim OR chooses to swim less than 7 miles, they may get out whenever they choose and walk back to the start line. They must check-in with staff following exit and at the finish line table.
Open to ages 12 - 122.
- Start Time:
- 7:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:30pm EDT
- Price:
- $349.00 Race Fee + $18.45 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $399.00 after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | June 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $349.00 Race Fee + $18.45 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 6, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $399.00 Race Fee + $20.95 SignUp Fee |
Age Based Discounts for Mackinac Island Swim 2026
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026, 12:00am EST | June 30, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | 12 - 18 | $299.00 Race Fee + $15.95 SignUp Fee |
| July 1, 2026, 12:00am EDT | August 7, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | 12 - 18 | $349.00 Race Fee + $18.45 SignUp Fee |
Age based discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
Mackinac Island Swim 2026 - Kayak Supporter
This is NOT for entry to swim the 2026 Mackinac Island Swim.
Select this event if you wish to be a KAYAK SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team. If you are already part of a relay (as a swimmer), but plan to use a kayak with your relay, you do NOT need to select this option. This is for individuals that are assisting from their kayak only.
Your event fee covers the cost of your kayak's transport to the island and for your post swim meal.
By selecting this event, you are agreeing to kayak the circumference of Mackinac Island (8.2 miles) as safety/support for a swimmer (or swim relay).
Select this event if you wish to be a KAYAK SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team. If you are already part of a relay (as a swimmer), but plan to use a kayak with your relay, you do NOT need to select this option. This is for individuals that are assisting from their kayak only.
Your event fee covers the cost of your kayak's transport to the island and for your post swim meal.
By selecting this event, you are agreeing to kayak the circumference of Mackinac Island (8.2 miles) as safety/support for a swimmer (or swim relay).
- Start Time:
- 7:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:30pm EDT
- Registration Limit:
- 37 spots left.
- Price:
- $89.00 Race Fee + $6.34 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Registration ends August 8, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2025, 8:00am EST | August 8, 2026, 11:59pm EDT | $89.00 Race Fee + $6.34 SignUp Fee |
Mackinac Island Swim 2026 - Land Supporter
This is NOT for entry to swim the 2026 Mackinac Island Swim.
Select this event if you wish to be a LAND SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team.
Land supporters are responsible for following their swimmer around Mackinac Island via the island roadway and providing support from shore. This may include helping with nutrition, hydration, encouragement, and serving as an additional set of eyes on your swimmer throughout the event.
Land supporters play an important role in swimmer safety by monitoring their swimmer's progress and communicating any concerns to event staff, lifeguards, or medical personnel when necessary.
By selecting this event, you acknowledge that your role is to support and monitor a swimmer (or relay team) from shore for the duration of the event and to assist with communication should any safety concerns arise.
Select this event if you wish to be a LAND SUPPORTER for an individual swimmer or relay team.
Land supporters are responsible for following their swimmer around Mackinac Island via the island roadway and providing support from shore. This may include helping with nutrition, hydration, encouragement, and serving as an additional set of eyes on your swimmer throughout the event.
Land supporters play an important role in swimmer safety by monitoring their swimmer's progress and communicating any concerns to event staff, lifeguards, or medical personnel when necessary.
By selecting this event, you acknowledge that your role is to support and monitor a swimmer (or relay team) from shore for the duration of the event and to assist with communication should any safety concerns arise.
- Start Time:
- 7:30am EDT
- End Time:
- 3:30pm EDT
The processing fee is what Run Sign Up charges to run your credit card through their system. This fee is on top of your registration fee. This fee is non-refundable in the event of a transfer.
