La Jolla Cove Swim
La Jolla, California
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Organizer's Description
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.
Race Events
Welcome Swim at the Cove
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM
Leopard Shark 3 Mile Swim
Distance: 3 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Whole Enchilada - Combo Swim - 3 Mile + 1 Mile (not back to back)
Distance: 4 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM
Garibaldi Groms Fun Swim
Distance: 250m
Start Time: 10:30:00 AM
Sea Lion 1 Mile Swim
Distance: 1 Miles
Start Time: 11:30:00 AM
Race Information
Date
Saturday, September 12, 2026
End Date
September 13, 2026
Location
La Jolla, California
1160 Coast Blvd
92037
Location Map
📍 La Jolla Cove Swim - La Jolla, California