Race Info

Registration for 2019 will open in September.

Date

Saturday, August 3, 2019

Registration Fee

September-December 31 $120
January 1-May 31 $130
​After June 1 $140 

Refunds

There are no refunds, transfers, or credits. 

Course Information

The course is a straight 2.1 mile swim on Lake Superior from Bayfield to Madeline Island. The course follows the same route of the winter ice road, starting at the beach at the end of Washington Ave in Bayfield. It is approximately parallel to the route of the Madeline Island Ferry, finishing about 3/4 mile north of the ferry dock.  

Swimmers will start in waist deep water and finish at the water’s edge. Large buoys will mark the course every 1/3 mile. For safety reasons, you will be expected to swim along the marked course and may be steered back on course by a safety paddler if necessary. 

Swimmers have encountered all of Lake Superior's moods over the years, from calm, flat water to strong crosswinds with 2 foot waves. This event is registered with and approved by the US Coast Guard. US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary boats will monitor and patrol the event as a component of the Safety Team.

Race Information 

• All swimmers should have some open water swimming experience or be able to swim a mile in under 45:00 in a pool.
• Cut off time for the race is 10:00 (2.5 hours). Swimmers will be pulled from the water at this time. Swimmers pulled from the water at the cut off time will be dropped off at the finish line.
• Swimmers must pick up their race packet in person. 
• Swimmers under 16 years of age need to complete a Application for Minors under 16 for approval to participate in the race. The minimum age requirement is 10 years old.

Competitive Division 

The Competitive Division is a competitive race. 

• Wetsuits are required except by special permission from the Race Director. Swimmers wishing to swim without a wetsuit need to complete a  Wetsuit Waiver Application and email it to brittany@recreationandfitnessresources for approval. Shorties and bibs will likely be adequate but a full suit is best in case of cold temperatures. Water temperatures on Lake Superior can vary greatly with wind direction and prior day's weather (typically 63-71 degrees). ​
• No artificial swimming aids (fins, snorkels, etc) are permitted, except wetsuits.​​

Non-Competitive Division

The Non-Competitive Division is not a race, but will be timed for the swimmer's interest. 

• Swimmers should feel confident in their ability to swim 2 miles in open water.  
• Wetsuits are required for all swimmers in the Non-Competitive Division. Shorties and bibs will likely be adequate but a full suit is recommended due to cold water temperatures (typically 63-71 degrees)
• Fins, snorkels, and hand paddles are permitted.
• If you're looking for the Community Swim, please register for the Non-Competitive Division.
• Non-Competitive Division swimmers will be covered by the Safety Team and no longer need to provide their own Safety Paddler. 

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