Mackinac Bridge Swim
Mackinac Bridge Swim is a swimming race on July 24, 2027 in Saint Ignace, MI, with an entry fee of $475.
- Date
- July 24, 2027 (366 days to go)
- Location
- I 75, Saint Ignace, MI
- Price
- $475
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
Swim across the Straits of Mackinac alongside the beautiful Mackinac Bridge. This is a swim to benefit First Responders of Michigan. About 4.5 miles across as the swim starts in Mackinaw City and ends at Bridgeview Park in St.Ignace. Expect water temperature to be anywhere from 57 degrees to 70. You will be REQUIRED to show proof of a 40/minute mile or less to qualify to swim by May 1,2027. Wetsuits and swim buoy required. This is not an officially timed event. You want your time, wear a Garmin watch and time yourself.
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
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moran, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Ignace, MI
City Elevation
611 ft
Nearest Airport
CIU
Chippewa County International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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About This Sport
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Mackinac Bridge Swim
Jul 24, 2027