Nanaimo Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Past event
Nanaimo, British Columbia
CA$98.69–CA$147.00 · 5 races
1km, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of swimming and adventure at the inaugural Nanaimo Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge on Sunday, August 10, 2025! Taking place at the stunning Westwood Lake in Nanaimo, British Columbia, this event promises a fantastic experience for all participants. Swimmers can choose from various distances in the Open Water Swim, including 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0K, catering to both beginners and seasoned athletes.

For those looking for an extra thrill, the Mudskipper SwimRun offers challenging 10.0K and 20.0K courses that weave through the picturesque surroundings of Westwood Lake. Embrace the warmth of the water and the beautiful weather as you join fellow enthusiasts for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Whether you're a competitor or a spectator, the Nanaimo Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge is an event not to be missed!

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Races

  • Nanaimo 1.0k Open Water Swim

    CA$98.69

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  • Nanaimo 3.0k Swim

    CA$98.69

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  • Nanaimo 5.0k Open Water Swim

    CA$109.43

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  • Mudskipper 10k SwimRun Challenge Nanaimo

    CA$130.90

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  • Mudskipper 20k SwimRun Challenge Nanaimo

    CA$147.00

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Organiser's description

Introducing the inauguralNanaimo Open Water SwimAnd SwimRun ChallengePresented by Canaqua Sports
DATE CHANGENOTE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have changed this event to August 10, 2025 The good news is, warmer water and better weather! LOCATIONWestwood Lake381 Westwood RoadNanaimo, B.C.Canaqua Sports is excited to present another event on Vancouver Island as we continue our growth in Beautiful British Columbia.
FEATURED EVENTSThe Nanaimo Open Water Swim includes distances of 1.0K, 3.0K, and 5.0 K Mudskipper SwimRun - Westwood Lake Come and join us for a one-lap or two-lap Mudskipper event. Featuring distances of 10.0K and 20.0K in and around Westwood Lake Powered by Canaqua Sports

Come and join us for a great day of Open Water Swimming and Individual SwimRun


We at Canaqua Sports are very proud of our local events, and we truly believe that British Columbia will grow into one of our top markets for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun. We are looking for a few people to help us to make our events even better in the future. If you are interested in helping please let us know by emailing [email protected]

Location

Westwood Lake Park, Westwood Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

381 Westwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6S5, CA

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