# YMCA Pier-2-Pier Swim

- **When:** Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** Johnnie Mercers Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-68534-ymca-pier-2-pier-swim

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/WrightsvilleBeach/PiertoPier?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

The YMCA’s Pier-2 Pier Race, in memory of Ryan Young, is an open water ocean swimming event held at beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC. The swim is approximately 2 miles point-to-point between Johnnie Mercers and Crystal Piers with prevailing current.  

This unique event creates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm in the swimming community and highlights the Y’s commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. All proceeds from the Pier-2-Pier race benefit the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, a free water safety and swim course available to the community each spring, summer and fall.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-68534-ymca-pier-2-pier-swim](https://runthis.run/event/rs-68534-ymca-pier-2-pier-swim) — data from Run This (runthis.run).