100 Mile Swim Club

The 100-Mile Swim Club is “hiking” the Appalachian Trail!

The 100-Mile Swim Club is hitting the trail and take an aquatic journey along one of the most iconic hiking destinations in the world.

The Kingsport Aquatic Center is pleased to announce its latest destination for the 100-Mile Swim Club – The Appalachian Trail. The challenge calls for club members to work together by “traveling” on a 2,194-mile journey from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine.

As our swimmers progress, they “travel” through diverse landscapes and elevations through 14 different states.

Join us as we swim, track progress, and celebrate milestones while journeying—stroke by stroke—through the entire Appalachian Trail. That’s 2,197.4 miles across 14 states!

The challenge is scheduled to run through December 31, 2026. Registrations are now being accepted, and the cost is $15 for Kingsport Aquatic Center and Kingsport Senior Center members and $25 for YMCA and non-members.

All participants will receive a 2026 100-Mile Swim Club t-shirt, and anyone can join at any time throughout the year.

To register, visit the front desk at the Kingsport Aquatic Center, call 423-343-9758 or click the button below.

Formed in 2016, the 100-Mile Swim Club aims to build and strengthen the swimming community through group challenges while learning fun facts about landmarks along the way. Club members will swim at their own pace, KAC staff keeps track of individuals’ miles and the club’s collective progress.

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Top Milers

Detra Cleven — 180.04 miles
David Jones — 145.15 miles
Sandra Bickel — 137.11 miles
Mike Stice — 91.48 miles
Sam Stroud — 74.21 miles

Total miles in 2026: 974.86

2025 Results

Total miles swam in 2025: 1569.10 miles

Click here to view the 2025 results for 100 Mile Swim Club

Closure

The Kingsport Aquatic Center will undergo $1.5 million in infrastructure upgrades and guest improvements beginning next month – a project aimed to secure the long-term future success of the facility.

As such, the Indoor Pools will close September 5th to be drained prior to the improvement project beginning.

The Outdoor Water Park will remain open through Labor Day (September 7) and then close for the improvement project. Locker rooms will not be available during the shutdown.

The Outdoor Lap Pool will be open 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday for lap swim and personal exercise during the shutdown (except September 14). This schedule is subject to change and will be reevaluated weekly.

Southern Watershapes Inc., will be performing this improvement project for the city, which will include the following:

  • Five pools will receive new plaster, updated tile, edge treatments, guttering improvements and new filtration components.
  • Pump room upgrades will include replacement and updates to chlorine lines and related mechanical components.
  • All main drains throughout the facility will receive new compliant drain covers.
  • Indoor slide will receive a new gel coat finish and updated structural paint.
  • Indoor splash pad spray features will receive updates and improvements.
  • Outdoor leisure pool and play structure will receive updated paint and new plexiglass components.

The KAC plans to reopen the facility in January. A reopening update will be provided to the public in December.

We can't wait to get started on this incredible project so we can continue to offer the very best for our guests when we reopen!

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