Swim Across Carolina 2026-2027
September 1st, 2o26 – July 31st, 2027
Chapel Hill is located in the Cape Fear River Basin, which contains 6500 miles of rivers and streams. We challenge you to swim a personal goal of 100 miles and work together as a Carolina team to swim the entire distance of the Cape Fear River Basin!
Please fill out this form to register for this years challenge prior to submitting your first swim log. You only have to fill out the form once. Starting September 1, 2026, you can log your workouts here.
This year we are swimming across the main steam of the Cape Fear River Basin! Win prizes along the way as you reach certain milestones. Make your mark and join the 100 Mile Club!
Milestones and Prizes:
- UNC Chapel Hill (Sign-up): SAC sticker
- Jordan Lake (25 miles): SAC swim cap
- Raven Rock (50 miles): FREE 30 minute swim lesson
- Southport/Atlantic Ocean (100 miles): SAC t-shirt, 100 Mile Club member
Distance to 50 miles:
Lap = swimming from one end of the pool to the other end and back
- 25yd (short course): 88,000 yd = 1,760 laps
- 25m (short course): 80,500 m = 1,610 laps
- 50m (long course): 80,500 m = 805 laps
Distance to 100 miles:
- 25yd: 176,000 yd = 3,520 laps
- 25m: 161,000 m = 3,220 laps
- 50m: 161,000 m = 1,610 laps
100 Mile Club 2026-2027
Leaderboard 2026-2027
SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, OUR CAROLINA COMMUNITY HAS SWAM 0 MILES! THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!
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Last updated: August 19th, 2026