Swim the Loop
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC
- Distance
- Swim the Loop · Motts Channel Sprint
From the Organizer
Swim The Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant, which is located on Airlie Road (Wilmington side of the Intracoastal Waterway). The race will start at a high tide to ensure an even, but challenging tide pattern throughout the 3.5-mile swim. Don’t be fooled though; there will be times of incoming tide, falling tide and some slack tide.
Mott’s Channel Sprint starts at the Trailborn Surf & Sound, located on Wrightsville Beach, and finishes across the intracoastal at the Dockside Restaurant on Airlie Road. The course is approximately 1.3 miles long and is a point-to-point swim. The race will start at a high tide to try and ensure a slight incoming to slack tide throughout the 1.3-mile swim.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Swim the Loop?
- Swim the Loop is a swimming event held in Wilmington, NC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Swim the Loop?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Wilmington, NC at 1308 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Swim the Loop?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Swim the Loop
Oct 11, 2026