Swim the Bear – Big Bear Lake, CA 2026
Date
June 28, 2026
Location
Big Bear Lake, CA
Venue
41216 Park Ave
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$75.00 – $100.00
Events
Swim the Bear - 1.2 Mile Open Water Swim, Swim the Bear - 2.4 Mile Open Water Swim
Includes
T-Shirt
Dive in to this incredible Open Water Swim Race on Big Bear Lake! Join us as we bring a new discipline of endurance sports to Big Bear Lake. Swim the Bear is part of Big Bear’s Paddlefest. This year featuring both 1.2 and 2.4 mile races held back to back. The course starts on the sand at Swim Beach, head out to the tip of Eagle Point, and then returns for an exit onto the grass at Ski Beach Park. 2 Laps for the longer distance! 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.
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