Swim The Fish 2026

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 in the beautiful Whitefish, Montana! REGISTRATION/COSTS Registration is found online through race day. 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 Please note: You will not be guaranteed a race packet if signing up during late or same day registration period. 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. "Angel swimmers" are necessary for anyone aged 13 and under. An angel swimmer is a proficient swimmer who is at least 18 years old who will always be with the child and within arm’s reach of them during the race. No exception. Your Angel Swimmer must sign up as such and note the swimmer they are swimming with during the race. RACE PACKET PICKUP You will be able to pick up your race packet at The Wave Aquatics and Fitness Center (1250 Baker Avenue, Whitefish) on August 7th from 3 to 6 PM . Please note: You will have until August 7th @ 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. There will not be any changes to races the morning of the race. Please plan accordingly. Your race packet will include a t-shirt, a swim cap you must wear during the race, and a timing chip that will be worn around your ankle during the race. RACE MORNING Comi