WELCOME! This virtual race is a fun way to add some motivatation to your pool swims or gather your swim friends and try some open water. Register for Swim Hilton Head! Use this 33 mile virtual swim to motivate & inspire yourself & others! This race starts on May 1st 2026 and ends on Labor Day 2026. Our top 3 finishers will receive awards. All registrants will receive a Swim HHI T-shirt & a Swim HHI Swim Cap! Register today! Get all the swag! HILTON HEAD ISLAND Swim Hilton Head Island is unique because it is one of the few races in the world where the participants can virtually swim entirely around an island. Hilton Head Island is a foot-shaped barrier island located off the Atlantic Coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 miles north of Savannah, Georgia USA and 90 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Our 12- mile long and 5-mile wide island was the first Eco-planned destination in the United States. We will be sharing pictures of the beautiful scenery along with our favor
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Swim Hilton Head Island 2026 — Hilton Head Island, SC
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hilton Head Island, SC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
