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Swim the Bear

Sun June 28, 2026
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 US Directions

Events

Swim the Bear - 1.2 Mile Open Water Swim

Price: $80.50
incl. $5.50 Fee
Time: 9:00AM PDT 12:00PM PDT
Price increases after June 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Swim the Bear - 2.4 Mile Open Water Swim

Price: $101.70
incl. $6.70 Fee
Time: 7:30AM PDT 12:00PM PDT
Price increases after June 20, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.elevatedeventsbigbear.com.

Place

41216 Park Ave
Big Bear Lake, CA US 92315

Description

Dive in to this incredible Open Water Swim Race on Big Bear Lake!

Join us as we bring a new discipline of endurance sports to Big Bear Lake. Swim the Bear is part of Big Bear’s Paddlefest. This year featuring both 1.2 and 2.4 mile races held back to back. The course starts on the sand at Swim Beach, head out to the tip of Eagle Point, and then returns for an exit onto the grass at Ski Beach Park. 2 Laps for the longer distance!  

Registration includes: Race SWAG, Finishers Medal, and Awards Eligibility

Cash Prize for Overall Male and Female winners.
Age Group Winners Awards - Junior (<18), Open, Masters (40+)
Average water temperature in August is 70 degrees.
Wetsuits are allowed but not eligible for awards.

Race Contact Info

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