Upcoming SwimRuns in California

Endurance Grid lists 12 swimruns in California, from August 2026 to June 2027 across 10 cities.

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The lay of the land

SwimRun Races in California

The swimrun race calendar in California is busiest in August, September, and October, with races most often in Santa Cruz, Bakersfield, Playa Del Rey, 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 (FAQs)

How many swimruns are in California?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 12 upcoming swimruns in California across 10 cities, from August 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 August and September.
Which California cities have swimruns?+
Swimruns in California are held in Newport Beach, Santa Cruz, Bakersfield, Castaic, Cupertino, Goleta, Perris, Playa Del Rey, Shaver Lake, and Ventura.

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