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Mackinac Bridge Swim

Saint Ignace, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

sell $475.00

About the Event

Swim across the Straits of Mackinac alongside the beautiful Mackinac Bridge. This is a swim to benefit First Responders of Michigan. About 4.5 miles across as the swim starts in Mackinaw City and ends at Bridgeview Park in St.Ignace. Expect water temperature to be anywhere from 57 degrees to 70. You will be REQUIRED to show proof of a 40/minute mile or less to qualify to swim by May 1,2026. Wetsuits and swim buoy required. This is not an officially timed event. You want your time, wear a Garmin watch and time yourself.

Races Offered

Mackinac Bridge Swim

Jul 18, 2026

straighten

Distance — 4.5 Miles

terrain

Type — —

timer

07:00

sell

$475.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Saint Ignace.

thermostat Temperature

15.8° / 22.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.1° / 22.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

81.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:05

nightlight Sunset

21:24

About Saint Ignace

Learn more about the host city, Saint Ignace.

St. Ignace is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Mackinac County. The city had a population of 2,306 at the 2020 census. St. Ignace Township is located just to the north of the city; the two are administered separately.