Open Water 2026

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

 Event Date Location Distance Event Information Registration
Swim to the Moon Open Water Swim Festival August 16, 2026 Gregory, MI .5, 1.2, 2.4, 5k,10k and 15k Information Registration
Brogan Open Water Classic July 11, 2026 Cleveland, OH .5, 1 and 2 Mile Information Registration
Big Shoulders September 12, 2026 Chicago, IL 2.5k and 5k Information Registration
Chicago River Swim September 20, 2026 Chicago, IL 1 and 2 Mile Information Registration
Swim of Legends August 30, 2026 Lake Geneva, WI 7 Mile Information Registration
Huntington Mile Open Water Swim Series September 13, 2026 Huntington, IN 1 and 2 Mile Information 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
Swim Across America – Motor City Mile July 10, 2026 Detroit, MI .25, .5, 1 and 2 Mile Information Registration
           
Swim Across America – Chicago August 8, 2026 Chicago, MI .25, .5, 1 and 2 Mile Information Registration
Booth Lake Memorial Swim June 6, 2026 East Troy, WI .06 Mile, 1.2 Mile and 5k Information Registration
Emerald City Classic August 22, 2026 East Troy, WI 1.2 and 2.4 Mile Information Registration
Tri del Sol July 19, 2026 Middleville, MI Tri, Duathlon and Aquabike Event with 1500m Swim Only Option Information Registration
Mackinac Bridge Swim July 18, 2026 St. Ignace, MI 4-5 Mile Swim – Train for 6! Information Registration
Coastal Crawl August 2, 2026 Harbor Springs, MI .5, 1, 2 and 3 Mile Information Registration
Swim for Grand Traverse Bay August 8, 2026 Traverse City, MI 2 Mile Information Registration
Mackinac Island Swim August 9, 2026 Mackinac Island, MI 8.2 Mile Swim with Relay Option Information Registration
Goguac Lake Swim August 8, 2026 Battle Creek, MI 200 Yard Kids Swim, 750m and 1.15 Mile Information Registration