San Clemente Ocean Festival
From San Clemente Ocean Festival
- Date Sat 19th July 2025 - Sun 20th July 2025
- Time 7:45AM PDT
- Location San Clemente, California
- Price $32.80 - $75.20
- Races 10 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Sprint
Event summary
Join us for the exciting San Clemente Ocean Festival, taking place on the stunning beaches of San Clemente, Orange County, from Saturday, July 19 to Sunday, July 20, 2025! Organized by the dedicated team at the San Clemente Ocean Festival, this annual event is a celebration of ocean safety, environmental awareness, and community spirit.
This year’s festival offers an incredible lineup of athletic competitions and family-friendly activities that will thrill participants of all ages. Competitors can take part in a wide array of races, including the International Lifeguard Competition featuring the Surf Race, Rescue Relay, and the thrilling Ironman challenge, among others on Saturday. Young athletes can also join in the fun with the Junior Lifeguard Competition. Sunday is packed with beach events like the 5K Beach Run, One Mile Ocean Swim, and the exhilarating SUP Sprint. With a "One Fee - All Events Entry," participants enjoy a fantastic value that includes a commemorative SCOF tee, swim cap, and competitors kit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of ocean-themed excitement—mark your calendars and prepare for some fun in the sun at the San Clemente Ocean Festival!
This year’s festival offers an incredible lineup of athletic competitions and family-friendly activities that will thrill participants of all ages. Competitors can take part in a wide array of races, including the International Lifeguard Competition featuring the Surf Race, Rescue Relay, and the thrilling Ironman challenge, among others on Saturday. Young athletes can also join in the fun with the Junior Lifeguard Competition. Sunday is packed with beach events like the 5K Beach Run, One Mile Ocean Swim, and the exhilarating SUP Sprint. With a "One Fee - All Events Entry," participants enjoy a fantastic value that includes a commemorative SCOF tee, swim cap, and competitors kit. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend of ocean-themed excitement—mark your calendars and prepare for some fun in the sun at the San Clemente Ocean Festival!
Organiser's Description
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic venue and enjoyable family event. The San Clemente Ocean Festival utilizes a a "One Fee - All Events Entry". Participants pay one fee and are entitled to enter any of the events listed for that entry. Entry includes commemorative SCOF tee, SCOF swim cap and competitors kit.
Saturday July 19
International Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Surf Race, Rescue Relay, Surf Ski Race, International Ironman, NDA Dory Races #1 & #2, Paddleboard Rescue Relay, Paddleboard Sprint, Landline Rescue Relay.
Junior Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Beach Flags, Surf Race, Run-Swim-Run, Paddleboard Race
Separate Saturday entry events - Dolphin Dash, Grom's Rule "Push-in" Surf Contest (7 & under)
Sunday July 20
Beach Events (All Events) - includes 5K Beach Run, Biathlon (Swim 1K, Run 5K), Open Ocean Paddle, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, SUP Sprint, Splash & Dash Relay
Separate Sunday entry events - 5K Beach Run, Grom's Rule Surf Contest, Bodysurfing Invitational
Saturday July 19
International Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Surf Race, Rescue Relay, Surf Ski Race, International Ironman, NDA Dory Races #1 & #2, Paddleboard Rescue Relay, Paddleboard Sprint, Landline Rescue Relay.
Junior Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Beach Flags, Surf Race, Run-Swim-Run, Paddleboard Race
Separate Saturday entry events - Dolphin Dash, Grom's Rule "Push-in" Surf Contest (7 & under)
Sunday July 20
Beach Events (All Events) - includes 5K Beach Run, Biathlon (Swim 1K, Run 5K), Open Ocean Paddle, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, SUP Sprint, Splash & Dash Relay
Separate Sunday entry events - 5K Beach Run, Grom's Rule Surf Contest, Bodysurfing Invitational
Races
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International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
Incl. $5.20 Fee & SCOF T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$75.20
International Lifeguard Competition *Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all International Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 19 and includes SCOF tee. *Points and premiums (SCOF beach towels) awarded in each race. Prize money $ to top (5) five individual scorers men & women. *Open divisions only. Rules and courses posted at event site. Lifeguard specs. on race craft. 8:45am Surf Race 930am Surf Rescue Relay (2 person, rescue swimmer uses fins) 10:15am Surf Ski Race (USLA Lifeguard spec.) 10:45am NDA Dory Race #1 (three laps) 11:30am International Ironman (surf ski, paddleboard, swim) 12:30pm Paddleboard Rescue Race (2 person, 10'6" paddleboards only) 1:30pm NDA Dory Race #2 (three laps) 2:30pm Paddleboard Sprint Race (10'6" paddleboards only) 3:30pm Land Line Rescue Race (4 person team) -
Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (7:45AM PDT)
$38.10
Jr. Lifeguard Competition *Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Junior Lifeguard Competition events on Saturday July 19 and includes SCOF tee. *Boys & girls: ages (12 & under) & (13-17) *Points awarded in each race. Special SCOF trophy to individual scorers boys & girls (12& under) & (13-17). *Special SCOF medals to 1st-3rd in each event. *10'6" & under paddleboards only - Race board are not provided by event or SC Marine Safety - bring your raceboard. Events 7:45am Beach Flags 8:45am Surf Race (approx. 250 yards) 12:00pm Run-Swim-Run (100 yards run, 200 yards swim, 100 yards run) 2:30pm Paddleboard Race (approx. 400 yards, 10'6" paddleboards & under) -
Dolphin Dash - Saturday
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM PDT)
$32.80
Dolphin Dash Open to boys & girls 12 & under. 9:00am 1/2 mile (ages 4-6) 9:20am 3/4 mile (ages 7-9) 9:40am One mile (ages 10-12) Special SCOF medals to all participants -
Grom's Rule Surf Contest - 7 & Under "Push-In Division" - Saturday
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th July 2025 (1:00PM PDT)
$64.60
Saturday July 19: Grom's Rule "Push-in" Surf Contest *Age divisions: boys & girls combined (7 & under) *Parent can "push" entrant surfer into waves Special SCOF Medals to top six finishers. -
Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay - (All Events) - Sunday
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$64.60
Ocean Swims, Paddling, Runs - Beach Events *Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 20 and includes SCOF tee. *SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events). 8:00am 5K Beach Run 9:00am Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run) 9:15am Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski) 11:30am One Mile Ocean Swim 2:15pm Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run) 3:00pm SUP Surf Sprint (approx. 800 yards - 14' & under) 3:30pm Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards) -
5K Beach Run - Sunday
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$43.40
5K Beach Run *Course is run on sand along waters edge. *Race start: 8:00am *Special SCOF medals 1st-3rd in each age-group division -
One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (11:00AM PDT)
$43.40
One Mile Ocean Swim *Course is through the surfline with multiple laps around the buoys. Finish on sand. *Race start: 11:30am *Special SCOF medals 1st-3rd in each age-group division -
Grom's Rule Surf Contest - Sunday
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (6:30AM PDT)
$64.60
Sunday July 20: Grom's Rule Surf Contest *Age divisions: - Boys (10 & under) and Girls (10 & under) - Boys & Girls combined (11-14) Special SCOF medals awarded 1st - 6th in each Grom's Rule Surf Contest division. -
Bodysurfing Invitational - Sunday
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (7:00AM PDT)
$43.40
Bodysurfing Invitational *Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in the SCOF Bodysurfing Invitational on Sunday July 20 and includes SCOF tee. -Open division only (men, women, Jr. together) -15 minute heats -Heat advancement to final. -Scoring based on wave selection, take-off, maneuvers, riding style etc. -Entrants can wear fins 1st Round: 11:00am Semis: 12:30pm Finals: 1:45pm *Special SCOF medals to 1st - 6th overall. -
Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP Surf Sprint (Includes All Beach Events) - Sunday
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th July 2025 (8:00AM PDT)
$64.60
*Entry fee entitles entrant to participate in all Ocean Swims, Paddling and Run events on Sunday July 20 and includes SCOF tee. *SCOF medals awarded to top three (3) finishers in each age-group and craft category (paddling events). 8:00am 5K Beach Run 9:00am Open Ocean Paddle (approx. 5.5 miles - SUP, prone, surf ski) 9:15am Biathlon (1k swim, 5k run) 11:30am One Mile Ocean Swim 2:15pm Run-Swim-Run (approx. 200 yard run, 300 yard swim, 200 yard run) 3:00pm SUP Surf Sprint (approx. 800 yards - 14' & under) 3:30pm Splash & Dash Relay (2 person - runner 100 yards, swimmer 200 yards) Open Ocean Paddle Board Categories SUP - Surfboard, 12'6", 14' Prone - 12' stock, 14' Surf Ski - Lifeguard spec.
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