La Jolla Cove Swim
- Date
- September 12–13, 2026
- Location
- 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA
- Distance
- Garibaldi Groms Fun Swim · Sea Lion 1 Mile Swim · Leopard Shark 3 Mile Swim & more
From the Organizer
Iconic Open Water Swim held in La Jolla, California the first Sunday after Labor almost every year since 1916.
There are four swim events available on race day.
- 250 Meter kids race "Garibaldi Grommets"
- 1 Mile "Sea Lions"
- 3 Mile "Leopard Sharks"
- 4 Mile "Whole Enchilada" Swimmers compete in both the 1 mile & 3 mile events - there is about an hour between the 2 swims.
All swimmers receive an event t-shirt. All finishers receive a finisher's medal. There are Age Group Medals awarded that follow U.S. Masters Swimming age brackets. For the kids race it is by individual year. 8 year olds will only be competing with 8 years etc up through 12 years of age.
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
73°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Diego Seaworld, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About La Jolla, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
Elevation
146 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego 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.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the La Jolla Cove Swim?
- La Jolla Cove Swim is a swimming race held in La Jolla, 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 La Jolla Cove Swim?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in La Jolla, California at 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the La Jolla Cove Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
La Jolla Cove Swim
Sep 12, 2026