Swim The Fish 2026

Race Info

Swim The Fish 2026

Sat August 8, 2026

Whitefish, MT 59937 US

Events

5k
Price: $45 - $80
Time: 8:00AM MDT - 12:00PM MDT

1 mile
Price: $45 - $80
Time: 8:05AM MDT - 12:00PM MDT

1/2 mile
Price: $45 - $80
Time: 8:10AM MDT - 12:00PM MDT

Virtual One Mile Swim the Fish
Price: $35
Registration Opens August 1, 2026 at 6:00am MDT

Volunteer
Price: $0
Time: 5:30AM MDT - 1:00PM MDT

Angel Swimmer
Price: $0
Time: 5:30AM MDT - 1:00PM MDT

Description

Swim the Fish is a 1 mile, 1/2 mile, or 5K (3.1 miles) open water swim race benefiting the Wave's community benefit programs. The races will take place on a loop course starting and finishing at Whitefish City Beach in the beautiful Whitefish, Montana!

REGISTRATION/COSTS

Early registration runs February 14th thru May 1st: $45
Regular registration runs May 2nd thru August 4th: $65
Late and same day registration runs August 5th thru August 8th: $80

RACE PACKET PICKUP

At The Wave Aquatics and Fitness Center (1250 Baker Avenue, Whitefish) on August 7th from 3 to 6 PM.

RACE MORNING

Check-in and packet pickup starts at 6:30 AM.

Schedule

• 5K Race: 7:50 – mandatory athlete briefing, 8:00 – race begins
• 1 Mile Race: 8:05 – mandatory athlete briefing, 8:10 – race begins
• ½ Mile Race: 8:15 – mandatory athlete briefing, 8:20 – race begins

Awards ceremony will feature the top three swimmers in each race and age category.