July 18,2026

• 2022 -- mostly calm, less than 1 foot waves, no major current pushing you away from the bridge, water temps low-mid 70s for the first half then switched to pockets of mid 60s and the end was likely in the upper 50s
• 2023 --  1-3 foot waves, North wind. 68-degree water
• 2024-- 2-3 foot waves west wind temps around 68.
• 2025- Perfect conditions and 68-degree water winds Southeast

About 4-5 miles. I suggest training for 6.

Yes -- this can be carried in your tow buoy.  There will be some drinks and snacks at the finish. 

YES!! This is a requirement for our event. Sleeveless and sleeved are good. 3/4 wetsuits are fine too.

Registration is $475 and includes entry into the swim and a finisher medal.After party dinner

Saturday July 18, 2026

November 27,2025

No, we have a safety crew of our own to watch over you. Safety reasons is why you cannot.

Yes.

Friday July 17, 3-8pm This is MANDATORY at Wawatam Park. punch in gps and it will bring you there, below the huge water tower. If you miss it you will not be allowed to swim.

We will have a sign up for those needing a ride back to Mac City at packet pickup.

NO, sorry but this nonprofit event is like almost every other event and do not allow it. You can take insurance when registering. You can transfer your spot until April 30,2026. Buy the race insurance!!!!!! Please do not ask. I too register for events and fully understand the rules when I sign the waiver. I also purchase race insurance on all events over $150, so I suggest you do the same There are NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.

You can use garmin, apple or just a watch if you want YOUR official time

We will have a drone with a live feed streaming to our facebook page    Also you may not bring a drone.

YOU must provide proof either by Garmin, Strava or a lifeguard/coach time you, email all to eric@mackinacbridgeswim.com. If not received by May 1,2026 you will be excluded from the swim and no refund or deferral. I WILL. NOT be tracking you down this year to get your times! 

No, you can just pay the entry fee. Though we encourage fundraising to help support First Responders.

No.

Bridgeview Park, St. Ignace. Google it and it will come up. Plenty of close parking and restrooms onsite. Only you will know when to tell them to be there by as I have no clue how long it will take you, lol!