Dive in for the first ever Open Water Swim Race on Big Bear Lake!* Join us as we bring a new discipline of endurance sports to Big Bear Lake. Swim Lakefest is part of Big Bear’s Lakefest. The one mile course will start on the sand at Swim Beach, head out to the tip of Eagle Point, and then return for an exit onto the grass at Ski Beach Park.
*To the knowledge of these humble race organizers.
Event Location
Swim Beach/Ski Beach Parks
41216 Park Ave Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Registration includes:
Race SWAG, Finishers Medal, and Awards Eligibility
Cash Prize for Overall Male and Female winners.
Age Group Winners Awards - Junior (<18), Open, Masters (40+)
Average water temperature in August is 70 degrees.
Wetsuits are allowed but not eligible for awards.
Course Cutoff: 1 hour
Athlete Check-in: Friday night 8/30 is Athlete Welcome Night! Lakefest HQ at Ski Beach will open at 4pm. Come by to get the lay of the land and the details out of the way so race morning is a breeze! Enjoy live music and attend the Race Briefing and Q&A with the Race Director at 5pm.
Saturday August 31, 2024
5AM - Shuttle Start
6AM - RACE CHECK IN (unless you already took care of this on Friday Night like a good little tadpole)
6:30AM - Swim Start
7:30AM - Course Cutoff
11AM - Awards Ceremony
Swim Course Description:
Start at Swim Beach and head North keeping orange buoys on the left and the shore on the right. Make a u-turn at the tip of Eagle Point and swim South West following the 5 MPH buoy line on your right and the orange buoys on your left. Make a hard East turn at the large triangle buoy and head into the finish. Exit the water under the archway and run up the shore to the finish at Ski Beach Park.
Course Map:
Heads Up!
*This is not a swim for beginners! This an alpine lake environment at nearly 7K’ of altitude. While we anticipate calm conditions on the lake the nature of our mountain environment means anything is possible. Swimmers should be prepared to handle rough waters and cold air temperatures at the start and finish.
Parking is limited at start/finish. Off site parking and shuttle service will be available during the weekend for all Lakefest activities. Swim Lakefest is part of Big Bear’s Lakefest which is an “alternative commute” event encouraging everyone to ride bikes, take Mountain Transit, or ride our free shuttle to and from the event. There should be available parking on Friday for Athlete Welcome Night.