YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim is a swimming race on September 19, 2026 in Wrightsville Beach, NC, with an entry fee of $50.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $50
- Sport
- Swimming
From the Organizer
The YMCA’s Pier-2 Pier Race, in memory of Ryan Young, is an open water ocean swimming event held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC. The swim is approximately 2 miles point-to-point between Johnnie Mercers and Crystal Piers with prevailing current.
This unique event creates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the swimming community and highlights the Y’s commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. All proceeds from the Pier-2-Pier race benefit the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, a free water safety and swim course available to the community each spring, summer and fall.
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
83°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wrightsville Beach, NC
City Elevation
0 ft
Nearest Airport
ILM
Wilmington International Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
MYR
Myrtle Beach International Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Swimming events drop you into something that demands navigation, feel, and focus all at once. It's a sport that rewards the quietly competitive — the ones who do the work in the water before anyone's watching.
Open Water Swimming
Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
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YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim
Sep 19, 2026