Swim the Suck

The 13th Annual event will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 starting at the Suck Creek Boat Launch at 9:30 AM and finishing at Wohali Nvya (private property). The Friday night pasta dinner/race briefing and packet pick-up will be held on Friday October 4, 2024 at Miller Plaza in downtown Chattanooga and is a fun time to catch up with friends and meet your pilot (if you were assigned one).

Swimmers can be paired with a kayaker if needed for the race and kayaks rentals (if needed) and shuttles are coordinated by the race director.  Every swimmer and pilot gets 2 full meals, a t-shirt, and an original local art award.  Post-swim festivities include a taco bar and local brews on tap.

The swim starts at the Suck Creek Boat Launch at River Mile 453.3 on the right side of the river (North shore) and finishes at private property called Wohali Nvya at River Mile 443.55 on the left side of the river (South shore).  Pilots drop their boats off at the swim start the morning before the race and then drive to the finish line to park.  Swimmers and pilots park at the finish line in the morning and ride busses which transport swimmers and pilots to the start.  The race begins at 9:30 a.m. and most swimmers arrive at the finish within 4-5 hours.  Post race meal, drinks, and awards take place at swim finish where everyone parked their car.  See timeline.

Swim the Suck swimmers each will have their own kayak pilot to guide and feed them over the 10 mile course.  Swimmers either bring along someone to pilot for them or are paired with a volunteer kayaker.

The Wohali Nvya family (the family who owns the private property / finish line) are excited to share their amazing riverfront property and home with Swim the Suck.   The post-race party features Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern kegs of 5Wits craft beer, and original art awards for every swimmer and pilot.