OZ Mile Swim
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
- Distance
- OZ Mile Individual - Adult Reg 18+ · Grand Prix Open Water Challenge: 1 Mile (Sprint Distance) · OZ Mile Individual - Youth Reg Under 18 & more
From the Organizer
OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL!
The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend in Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming. This will be a great weekend in the heart of the Ozark on beautiful Beaver Lake with fun for the entire family!
Bonnie Adams, founder of SWIM OZ, created this race because she wanted to showcase the natural beauty of the Ozark region and offer an opportunity for her clients and team to be able to compete locally. There are so many amazing things that this area offers athletes, and it is time to put us on the map for swimming events as well. There is a very eclectic swimming population here in Northwest Arkansas. A lot of former Division 1 swimmers, Ironman triathletes, recreational swimmers, high school state champions, para-athletes, and special Olympic athletes all reside here. The 1-mile swim offers ALL of them the opportunity to participate. Adams had this to say regarding the event, “The diversity of our participants is awesome – so glad we have a grass roots start to an inclusive event. When we sat down to create this event, we wanted something for everyone. We also wanted this to be a race that the spectators would want to attend.” The course is a triangle shape with complete viewing for the spectators to see their swimmer the entire race.
We want to build community around swimming.
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
80°
Typical Low
54°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seligman, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Eureka Springs, AR
Population
2,269
as of 2023
Elevation
1,192 ft
Nearest Airport
BKG
Branson Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 120 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at OZ Mile Swim, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
- Race
- OZ Mile Swim
- Date
- September 19–20, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the OZ Mile Swim?
- OZ Mile Swim is a swimming race held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on September 19, 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 OZ Mile Swim?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at Beaver Lake Dam Site Park, Eureka Springs, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the OZ Mile Swim?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
OZ Mile Swim
Sep 19, 2026