Mermaid Open Water Swim - OLETA
- Date Sun 1st June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location North Miami Beach, Florida
- Price $27.50 - $59.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Mermaid Open Water Swim at Oleta River State Park, taking place on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the beautiful North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade. This exciting event invites all mermaids and mermen to immerse themselves in Florida's largest urban park, where stunning waterways and serene natural beauty create the perfect setting for a day of swimming and adventure.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances to suit their skill levels, including a challenging two-mile swim, a one-mile swim, a half-mile swim, and a fun-filled Lil' Mermaid Splash for the little ones at just 200 yards. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a casual participant looking to have fun, there's something for everyone at this unforgettable event. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community, and make a splash in this hidden gem of Miami!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances to suit their skill levels, including a challenging two-mile swim, a one-mile swim, a half-mile swim, and a fun-filled Lil' Mermaid Splash for the little ones at just 200 yards. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a casual participant looking to have fun, there's something for everyone at this unforgettable event. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community, and make a splash in this hidden gem of Miami!
Organiser's Description
GAME ON! RACE EVENTS INTRODUCES THE NEW MERMAID OPEN WATER SWIM AT OLETA RIVER STATE PARK!
BENEFITING THE FRIENDS OF OLETA RIVER STATE PARKfemale sign Calling All Mermaids and Mermen! male sign Dive in and discover Floridas largest urban park, Oleta River State Park, where nature and adventure meet just 30 minutes from downtown Miami! At over a thousand acres, this natural oasis is the perfect backdrop for our Mermaid Open Water Swim - Oleta. Known for its stunning waterways and serene beauty, Oleta is a haven for outdoor lovers, from mountain bikers and paddlers to anglers and swimmers.
Join us for an unforgettable swimming experience in this hidden gem of Miami! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just want to splash around, there's a distance for everyone.
DISTANCES INCLUDE:
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TWO MILE SWIM
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ONE MILE SWIM
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HALF-MILE SWIM
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LIL' MERMAID SPLASH (200 YARDS OWS)
Dont miss out! Sign up today and channel your inner mermaid or merman for a day full of fun, fitness, and adventure!
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Location: Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach
BENEFITING THE FRIENDS OF OLETA RIVER STATE PARKfemale sign Calling All Mermaids and Mermen! male sign Dive in and discover Floridas largest urban park, Oleta River State Park, where nature and adventure meet just 30 minutes from downtown Miami! At over a thousand acres, this natural oasis is the perfect backdrop for our Mermaid Open Water Swim - Oleta. Known for its stunning waterways and serene beauty, Oleta is a haven for outdoor lovers, from mountain bikers and paddlers to anglers and swimmers.
Join us for an unforgettable swimming experience in this hidden gem of Miami! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just want to splash around, there's a distance for everyone.
DISTANCES INCLUDE:
*
TWO MILE SWIM
*
ONE MILE SWIM
*
HALF-MILE SWIM
*
LIL' MERMAID SPLASH (200 YARDS OWS)
Dont miss out! Sign up today and channel your inner mermaid or merman for a day full of fun, fitness, and adventure!
Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Location: Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach
Races
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Two Mile Swim
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Custom Swim Cap
Sun 1st June 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$59.30
There will be awards given out to the top 3 males and females in each age group, as well as the top overall male/female. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants PARKING: - There is a $6 fee for parking - Check-in at the Game On Race Trailer - Head to the beach for the swim start SWIM COURSE (OUT AND BACK): - Start at swim start flags - Swim 50 yards east to first buoy - Stay on right and head south - Pass middle buoy, continue to stay on right - Turn around at 3rd buoy, stay on right, continue back north - Pass middle buoy again, stay on right - Pass the first buoy again, stay on right - Make U-Turn around the first buoy - Repeat above - Come out of water, jog, to finish line! -
Mile Swim
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Custom Swim Cap
Sun 1st June 2025 (8:20AM EDT)
$48.70
There will be awards given out to the top 3 males and females in each age group, as well as the top overall male/female. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants COURSE INFORMATION (OUT AND BACK): - Start at swim start flags - Swim 50 yards east to first buoy - Stay on right and head south - Pass middle buoy, continue to stay on right - Turn around at 3rd buoy, stay on right, continue back north - Pass middle buoy again, stay on right - Pass first buoy again, stay on right, turn west to head to finish - Come out of water, jog to finish line! -
Half Mile Swim
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Custom Swim Cap
Sun 1st June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
There will be awards given out to the top 3 males and females in each age group, as well as the top overall male/female. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants COURSE INFORMATION (OUT AND BACK): - Start at swim start flags - Swim 50 yards east to the first buoy - Stay on right and head south - Turn around at middle buoy, stay on right, continue back north - Pass the first buoy again, stay on right, turn west to head to finish - Come out of water, jog, to the finish line! -
Lil' Mermaid Splash
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Custom Swim Cap
Sun 1st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
There will be awards given out to the top 10 overall male and female finishers. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants PARKING: - Enter the park and make a right into the north parking lot - Park anywhere in that area - Check-in at Pavillion 8 - Head under the tunnel to swim start - Swim start at Tower 19 COURSE INFORMATION (OUT AND BACK): - Swim 100 yards east to the first buoy - Go around the buoy - Swim 100 yards west to finish - Come out of water, jog, 25 yards to finish -
Any Distance Virtual Swim
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Custom Swim Cap
$59.30
You may choose your distance in the virtual swim! Each participant in the virtual option will receive a special edition Mermaid Glass + swim cap. Registration/Packet Pickup Information: - Registration: $55 - Packet will be mailed to you!
Mermaid Open Water Swim - OLETA