Swim The Loop is a 3.5 mile open water swim race that takes place around an interior island, called off the marsh/docks and you won’t hit bottom. Salisbury St.
Swim The Loop starts and finishes at the Dockside Restaurant, which is located on Airlie Road (Wilmington side of the Intercoastal Waterway). The race will start at a high tide to ensure an even tide pattern throughout the 3.5 mile swim. Don’t be fooled though; there will be times of slight incoming tide, slight falling tide and a mostly slack tide. Swimmers will paddle their way around the island
06/01/2026
The countdown to Swim The Loop is on. Every sunrise swim, every long pull, every chilly dip gets you closer to race day. Let’s build that endurance together.
Endurance Tip: Start each swim with a controlled pace so you can finish strong.
Join the adventure: https://www.swimtheloop.com/
05/18/2026
Open‑water season is officially here and the Loop is calling. Time to shake off the winter rust and dive into adventure. Who’s jumping in first?
Endurance Tip: Keep your stroke smooth and breathe rhythmically to stay relaxed.
Register or learn more: https://www.swimtheloop.com/
05/08/2026
Nothing beats that first long swim of the season. The water, the challenge, the freedom — it’s why we do this. Keep showing up and the Loop will feel closer every day.
Endurance Tip: Increase mileage slowly and build distance gradually to boost stamina safely.
See race details: https://www.swimtheloop.com/
01/01/2026
Happy New Year Swimmers!
Registration is open for 2026 Swim the Loop Event :) Catch the early bird special between now and 1/31 then normal prices kick in! We look forward to seeing you on October 11th (my birthday). Stay tuned for at least 2 upcoming practice swims between July and September!
09/17/2025
Happy Race Week Swimmers!
We are just 4 days away and we are so excited for this weekend :)
Both the Athlete Guide and Pre Race Video can be found on the website now -
https://runsignup.com/Race/SwimtheLoop/Page/AthleteGuidePreRacePodcast
Please reach out with any questions you might have, but until then just keep swimming / tapering :)
Swim the Loop The Swim the Loop is on Sunday September 21, 2025. It includes the following events: Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint.
09/01/2025
Words can't even come close to describing Henry Singletary in this post. 14 years ago Henry came to me and said I have a super cool swim to show you... and that my friends is how Swim The Loop was created. Henry and I swam this course 100s of times, plotting the best ways to navigate and we just had the best time ever, doing what we love most... swimming open water. If you see him on race day, hook this man up with a high five.
Thanks, Henry, for all you've done, all you've shown, and the endless miles we've swam together.
08/25/2025
Safety isn't optional in open water—it's a necessary part of preparation and participation. Whether you're a beginner or experienced swimmer, proper planning, awareness, and support are key to ensuring every swim ends safely.
Giving back isn't just about charity—it's about community. It creates a shared sense of purpose and helps shape a better, more caring world for everyone.
Sign up here - https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NC/Wilmington/SwimtheLoop
08/13/2025
Get signed up today for a guaranteed event shirt! Guaranteed shirts close 8/15/25. We always order extra but we also always sell out of these bad boys. We are almost one month out, happy final training phase swimmers :)
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NC/Wilmington/SwimtheLoop
08/11/2025
NEW for 2025... custom Swim Suits AND Ponchos :)
Core Values California thanks for taking care of Swim The Loop this year... here's a little insight...
A while back, we caught a wild idea to launch a competition swimwear line with one simple goal: DO BETTER. We committed ourselves to providing athletes everywhere with high quality gear that is made domestically under fair working conditions, offering unique prints that celebrate individuality and durability lasting multiple seasons.
Swim The Loop – Core Values California Welcome to the Swim The Loop x Core Values California collection! All items will be made to order and shipped directly to you. Lead time is about 3 weeks. SEE YOU IN THE WATER!
08/08/2025
Happy Friday Swimmers! Over the last several weeks we've posted on how to swim each mile of Swim The Loop. Here's a blast from the past (13 years ago, the OG of videos) but still right on point and so amazing :)
Swim The Loop Revision 2 This is "Swim The Loop Revision 2" by Lemonstripe on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.