Saturday, August 9th, 2025

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 which include; Membership Assistance Program for those in financial need, School to Pool and A+ student free access. The races will take place on a loop course starting and finishing at Whitefish City Beach.

Race Packet Pickup

Race packets will be available for pickup at The Wave Aquatics and Fitness Center (1250 Baker Avenue, Whitefish) on August 8th from 3 to 6 PM. Please note: You will have until August 8th @ 6 PM to change your distance of swim you registered for. Please contact Carrie Jacobs | carriemjacobs@gmail.com to change your distance, or let us know at the time of packet pickup.

Please note: There will not be any changes to races the morning of the race. Please plan accordingly.

Race Morning

Swimmers can check in and pick up their race packet if they haven’t done so the night before, starting at 6:30 AM on August 9th, race morning. You will not be able to change your distance of swim the morning of the race. Race day registration will be available online and will be $50. You will not be guaranteed race swag if registering during the late registration period, at packet pickup, or the morning of the race.

Please note there is a public parking lot close by that will be open on race morning, but parking is limited. Please obey all street signs and arrive early.

There will be mandatory athlete meetings the morning of the race, see schedule below. All meetings will take place on the beach in front of the arch – which will be your start and finish line!

Registration/Cost

Registration is found online through race day. Register Now. Register before August 1 to ensure you receive race swag!
• Fees for all swim distances are $45 through July 31st at 11:59 PM.
• Late and same day registration runs from August 1 – August 9 and is $60.
Please note: You will not be guaranteed a race packet if signing up during the late or same day registration time period.

Please note: Swimmers under 18 must have a certified swim coach’s prior approval to swim by emailing the race director, Carrie Jacobs (carriemjacobs@gmail.com) upon signup. The certified swim coach must be able to prove proficient open water swimming ability from the minor.

Anyone aged 13 and under must have a swimmer aged 18+ with them and within arm’s reach of them in the water at all times during the race. No exception.

5K Race

7:50 – mandatory athlete briefing
8:00 – race begins
The course is a three loop course beginning and ending under the arch on City Beach.

1 Mile Race

8:05 – mandatory athlete briefing
8:10 – race begins
The course is a one loop course beginning and ending under the arch on City Beach.

1/2 Mile Race

8:15 – mandatory athlete briefing
8:20 – race begins

The course consists of an out and back swim beginning and ending under the arch on City Beach.
Swim your race, cheer on others as they finish, and stick around for the awards ceremony which will feature the top three swimmers in each race and age category being recognized! There will be finish line food and refreshments available. You won’t want to miss the finish line party! Please respect others and conduct yourself with good sportsmanship.