Upcoming SwimRuns in California

Endurance Grid lists 7 swimruns in California, from September 2026 to June 2027 across 7 cities.

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SwimRun Races in California

The swimrun race calendar in California is busiest in October, April, and May, with races most often in Bakersfield, Santa Cruz, and Ventura.

What SwimRun is

SwimRun is a continuous race that alternates open-water swimming and running across a series of back-to-back segments, stringing together stretches of water and land — sometimes along a shoreline, sometimes island to island. Some events are simply a swim followed by a run, often sharing a course with a triathlon.

There is not always a bag drop or changing area, so you may swim in your shoes and run in your wetsuit, carrying every piece of gear the whole way. Many SwimRun events are raced in pairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many swimruns are in California?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 7 upcoming swimruns in California across 7 cities, from September 2026 to June 2027.
What swimrun distances are offered in California?
Swimruns in California include Olympic and Sprint distances.
When is swimrun season in California?
SwimRun season in California runs spring through fall — the warmer months when open water is race-ready. Of the upcoming swimruns on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in October and April.
Which California cities have swimruns?
Swimruns in California are held in Bakersfield, Castaic, Newport Beach, Perris, Playa Del Rey, Santa Cruz, and Ventura.

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