Swim to the Moon Open Water Swim Festival

Race Info

An extraordinary open-water swimming adventure through the picturesque Hiland Chain of Lakes near Hell, Michigan. Participants have the time of their lives swimming through Southeast Michigan’s most sublime waterways while showing support for a very worthy cause: North Star Reach, a camp for children with serious health challenges.

The 5K swim starts on the shores of Patterson Lake at North Star Reach; from there, swimmers head south and east through the heavily forested Pinckney Recreation Area, passing through five lakes along the way. Scattered cottages are the only signs of civilization. The 5K will finish once they reach Halfmoon Lake Beach. 10K race participants start at Halfmoon Lake Beach, swim to the start of the 5K (where their “special needs” bags will be available), then turn around to head back to the shores of Halfmoon Lake Beach. The .5 Mile, 1 Mile, 1.2 mile, and 2.4 Mile swims start at Halfmoon Lake Beach. All events finish at the state beach on the east shore of Halfmoon Lake.

This race is sanctioned by USMS. The USMS $20 one-event fee is built into the price. If you are an annual member of USMS, $20 will be deducted from your race entry.

Courses and prices:

• Course name: 10K: Full Moon, Distance: 10K
• Course name: 5K: Half Moon, Distance: 5K
• Course name: 2.4 Mile: Waxing Gibbous Moon, Distance: null
• Course name: 1.2 Mile: Quarter Moon, Distance: 1.2 Miles
• Course name: .5 Mile: Gibbous Moon, Distance: 825 Yards