La Jolla Cove Swim
La Jolla Cove Swim is a swimming race on September 12–13, 2026 in La Jolla, CA, with entry fees from $30 to $150.
- Date
- September 12–13, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA
- Price
- $30–$150
- Sport
- Swimming
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
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
74°
Low
—
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
2%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About La Jolla, CA
Population
1,385,061
as of 2023
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
SAN
San Diego International Airport · 3 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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Waiting For?
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6
Days to train
- Race
- La Jolla Cove Swim
- Date
- September 12–13, 2026
- Location
- 1160 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Open water races take place in lakes, rivers, bays, and oceans. Distances can run anywhere from a short 500m swim to 10K marathon events. Just you and the water.
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La Jolla Cove Swim
Sep 12, 2026