Open Water
Open Water – Sanctioned Swims
The following open-water swims are USMS sanctioned events that take place within the Midwest. For a listing of all USMS sanctioned open-water swims NATIONWIDE, look at the USMS long distance calendar. – CLICK HERE
| Event | Date | Location | Distance | Event Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Open Water Swim Calendar | Information | ||||
| Chattanooga Swim Fest | Jun 1, 2019 | Chattanooga, TN | 2.4 mile, and 4.5 mile | Information | Registration |
| Indy Open Water Challenge | June 15, 2019 | Eagle Creek Park, Indianapolis, IN | 1 & 2 miles | Information | Registration |
| Central Illinois Open Water Swim (CIOWS) |
June 22 2019 | Evergreen Lake, Comlara Park (near Hudson), IL |
1.2 & 2.4 miles | Information | Registration |
| Brogan Open Water Classic | July 13, 2019 | Lake Erie, Edgewater Beach Cleveland, OH |
1/2 mile, 1 & 2 mile | Information | Registration |
| Madison Open Water Swim | Aug 17, 2019 | Lake Monona, Madison, WI |
1.2 or 2.4 miles | Information | Registration |
| Big Shoulders Open Water Swim |
September 7, 2019 | Ohio Street Beach, Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL | 3-6 mile | Information Chris Sheehan bigshoulders2013@yahoo.com |
Registration |
Open Water – Non-Sanctioned Open Water Swimming Events
These events are not sanctioned by USMS, so they are not run or insured by Michigan Masters LMSC or any LMSC, but they are located in the midwest and should be driving distance for those located in Michigan
| Event | Date | Location | Distance | Event Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Open Water Swim Calendar | Information | ||||
| Grand Rapids Tri – Open Water Swim | June 9, 2019 | Ada, MI | Sprint (600m), Olympic (1500m) and Half (1.2 miles) distances | Information | Registration |
| Huron Valley Penguins Plunge Open Water Meet | Friday, June 21, 2019 | Island Lake State Rec. Area, Kent Lake, Brighton, MI | 1K, 3K or 5K | Information | Registration |
| Swim Across America, Motor City Mile | July 12, 2019 | Belle Isle Beach, Detroit, Michigan | 1/2 mile & 1 mile & 5 K | Event Website | Registration |
| Battle Creek YMCA Goguac Lake Swim | July 13, 2019 | Willard Beach, Goguac Lake, Battle Creek, Michigan | 1.15 mile, 200 Yard, 750 Meter | Battle Creek YMCA 269-963-9622 |
Information |
| Poseidon Swim Challenge | July 7, 2019 | White River State Park Canal, Indianapolis, IN | 2K | Information | Registration |
| Jon Logan Open Water Swim | July 28, 2019 | Wixom, Michigan (Island Lake of Novi Community) | 1.5 Mile | Information | Registration |
| Harbor Springs Coastal Crawl | August 4, 2019 | Harbor Springs, Michigan | 1, 2, and 3 Mile Swim and Kids 1/2 Mile Swim | Information | |
| Mighty Mac Swim | August 11, 2019 | St. Ignace, MI | 4-Miles | Information | Registration |
| Friends of Plaza Pool | August 11, 2018 | Crystal Point on Presque Isle, MI on Lake Huron |
1, 1/2 mile 1/4 mile and 200 yd fun | Information | Registration |
| Swim for Grand Traverse Bay (to benefit The Watershed Center) |
Aug 10, 2019 | Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan |
2 miles | Information | Registration |
| Swim to the Moon | Aug 18, 2019 | Patterson Lake, Pinckney Rec. Area, Pinckney, Michigan |
1.2 mile& 5K, 10 K | Information | Registration |
| Break a Wave | Aug 18, 2019 | Old Mission Harbor, Traverse City, Michigan |
1 & 2 mile course | Information | Registration |