99TH Annual
99th Annual Goguac Lake Swim
99th Annual Goguac Lake Swim is a swimming race on August 8, 2026 in Battle Creek, MI, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Hampton Aquatics proudly presents the 99th Goguac Lake Swim which will take place at Goguac Lake (Willard Beach). Participants will swim 1.15 miles in open water, with times being recorded for overall and age bracket winners. Proceeds from the event will go towards sponsorships for adaptive swimming.
LOCATION:
Goguac Lake: Capital Avenue SW at George “B”
Place Willard Beach, Battle Creek, MI US 49015
RACE TIMES:
- Packet Pickup - 6:45 am to 7:45 am @ Willard Beach
- 200 Yd Short Course - 8:00 am (Only for kids 16 years and under)
- 1.15 Mile - 8:30 am
- 750 M - 8:30 am
REGISTRATION:
- Early registration: By July 21, 2026 (shirt guaranteed)
- Online registration closes August 7, 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Late/Same Day Registrations will be allowed. $5.00 INCREASE PRICING FOR EACH
COST:
- 1.15 Mile Swim: $45
- 750M Swim: $35
- 200 Yard Short Course: $25
TEE SHIRTS:
To be guaranteed a T-Shirt, participants must register by July 21st (11:59 pm).
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Battle Creek Kellogg Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Battle Creek, MI
City Elevation
842 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 99th Annual Goguac Lake Swim
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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99th Annual Goguac Lake Swim
Aug 8, 2026