From the Organizer
Join us in the beautiful waters off Cabrillo Beach nestled amongst the backdrop of Pt. Fermin and Catalina Island. The race is hosted by the Rotary Club of San Pedro and proceeds will go to fund youth scholarships and community outreach programs and services. There will be a 750 Meter race along with a 1 Mile race. There is ample metered parking between the Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse and the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Parking is $2.00 per hour.
8:00 am Packet Pick Up Opens
9:30 am 1- Mile Swim Begins
10:00 am 750 Meter Swim begins.
10:45 am Awards Ceremony
Included in your Race Bag will be a color specific Swim Cap, T Shirt, Timing Chip and other sponsor materials.
Local artist Caroline Beghin-Kircher is making custom First Place Awards both male and female for the following age groups:
17 + Under
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Coffee, pastries and pancakes will be available for purchase all morning!!!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Torrance Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About San Pedro, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
City Elevation
91 ft
Nearest Airport
LGB
Long Beach International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Days to train
- Race
- 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim?
- 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim is a swimming race held in San Pedro, California on September 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in San Pedro, California at 3800 Stephen M. White Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2nd Annual San Pedro Rotary Open Water Swim
Sep 12, 2026