
From the Organizer
BENEFITING THE FRIENDS OF OLETA RIVER STATE PARK🧜♀️ Calling All Mermaids and Mermen! 🧜♂️ Dive in and discover Florida’s largest urban park, Oleta River State Park, where nature and adventure meet — just 30 minutes from downtown Miami! At over a thousand acres, this natural oasis is the perfect backdrop for our Mermaid Open Water Swim - Oleta. Known for its stunning waterways and serene beauty, Oleta is a haven for outdoor lovers, from mountain bikers and paddlers to anglers and swimmers.
Join us for an unforgettable swimming experience in this hidden gem of Miami! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just want to splash around, there's a distance for everyone.
Don’t miss out! Sign up today and channel your inner mermaid or merman for a day full of fun, fitness, and adventure!
📅 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
📍 Location: Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Swimming events drop you into something that demands navigation, feel, and focus all at once. It's a sport that rewards the quietly competitive — the ones who do the work in the water before anyone's watching.
Open water races from 1 mile to marathon distance. Just you, the water, and whatever you've got left.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mermaid Open Water Swim - OLETA
May 31, 2026