The 100-Mile Swim Club is heading to Japan
The 100-Mile Swim Club is journeying to the Land of the Rising Sun with its annual swimming challenge.
The Kingsport Aquatic Center is pleased to announce its latest destination for the 100-Mile Swim Club – Japan. The challenge calls for club members to work together by “traveling” on a 1,922-mile journey from Ishigaki Island to the Date Masamune Historical Museum.
Noteworthy stops along the journey include Senpiro Falls, Osaka Castle, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Disney and the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
“The 100-Mile Swim Club is an excellent way to motivate yourself to get active in the new year,” said Aquatic Shift Leader Olivia Carey. “Working with your fellow swimmers to reach all the stops, complete the trip and learn a little about the history of another country can be extremely rewarding.”
If you’ve never participated in the past, now is the perfect time to dive in on our latest aquatic adventure, Carey adds.
The challenge is scheduled to run from January 1 through December 31, 2025. 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 2025 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 visit www.kingsporttn.gov, click the “CivicRec” link and then select the “Aquatic Center” tab.
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, while a map in the lobby displays the entire route.
