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Swim Challenge 2026
Participants track swimming mileage throughout the year, earning rewards as they reach milestone distances. Swimmers over 18 years of age may join on January 1 or anytime throughout the year, with progress tracked from their official start date. All abilities are welcome—whether you’re swimming laps daily or just starting out. Join the Challenge – Swim your way to better health, one mile at a time!
Take the plunge and join the Challenge!
365 Mile, 200 Mile, 100 Mile, 50 Mile
50 Miles – “Endurance Elite”
- Certificate of achievement (1760 laps / 88,000 yards)
- Recognition challenge board & Social Media
100 Miles – “Century Swimmer Club”
- Certificate of achievement (3520 laps /176,000 yards)
- YMCA swim bag or water bottle
- Recognition challenge board & Social Media
200 Miles – “Ultra Distance Finisher”
- Certificate of achievement (7040 laps / 352,000 yards)
- YMCA long-sleeve challenge shirt
- Recognition on challenge board & Social Media
365 Miles –“365 Club: Swim the Year Champion”
- Certificate of achievement (12,848 Laps / 642,400 yards)
- Exclusive 365 Club YMCA beach Towel
- Name recognized on a YMCA Banner
*a lap refers to swimming from one end to the other and back, totaling 50 yards. A length is defined as swimming
from one end to the other without returning, which is 25 yards.
Therefore, in a 25-yard pool, one lap equals two lengths.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/18/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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01/01/26 - 12/31/26
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