OZ Mile Swim

OZ Mile Swim This is where to find out ALL the information and pure awesomeness for this year’s OZ Mile Swim Festival! See you at the lake!

09/12/2026

🥁 THE OZ MILE FINISHER MEDAL IS HERE! 🥁

EVERY FINISHER gets to buckle up! 🤠🏊‍♀️ 🏁

That’s right—these aren’t just medals. They’re BELT BUCKLES! 🏅🔥

I cannot wait to stand at the finish line and hand one of these to every swimmer who takes on the OZ Mile. Whether it’s your first open water race or you’re a seasoned veteran, you earn it—you get to wear it!

And guess what? It’s not too late to sign up! 🙌

Come swim. Come celebrate. Come make memories at the Beaver Lake. 🦫 And come earn yourself an OZ Mile belt buckle!

Register today and we’ll see you at the finish line! 🌊🏊‍♀️🦫🎉

📣 THE 2026 OZ MILE SWIM SHIRT IS HERE! And honestly… we think this one is 🏆This is more than a T-shirt 👕 It’s your badge...
09/11/2026

📣 THE 2026 OZ MILE SWIM SHIRT IS HERE!

And honestly… we think this one is 🏆

This is more than a T-shirt 👕 It’s your badge 🎖️ that says “I was there.”

The 2026 OZ Mile Swim is almost here, and we want to see YOU 🫵 wearing this one!

🏊‍♀️ Swim it.
🎉 Celebrate it.
👕 Wear the memories.

Haven’t registered yet?

What are you waiting for?! Registration is OPEN, but race weekend is coming FAST.

👉 Register TODAY. Get your shirt. Then come make some OZ Mile memories!

🗓️ September 19–20
📍Beaver Lake Dam

🌊 WE NEED YOU! 🫵 🌊The OZ Mile Swim is almost here, and we’re looking for an amazing crew of volunteers to help make this...
09/09/2026

🌊 WE NEED YOU! 🫵 🌊

The OZ Mile Swim is almost here, and we’re looking for an amazing crew of volunteers to help make this weekend unforgettable! 🏊‍♀️🎉

Come be part of the action, meet some great people, cheer on swimmers, and experience the OZ Mile magic from the inside!

Volunteer positions include:
🛶 Kayak course support
💧 Handing out water
🔢 Counting participants
🏊‍♀️ Course & swimmer support
📋 Check-in & registration
…and more!

And yes… volunteers get an OZ Mile T-shirt PLUS food and beverages while you’re on site! 👕🍔🥤

Whether you’re a longtime swim fan or have never been to an open-water swim before, we want YOU 🫵 on our team!

📅 September 19–20
📍 Beaver Lake Dam | Eureka Springs, AR

👉 Sign up TODAY and be part of the crew that makes OZ Mile happen! 🌊💙

08/21/2026

🌊 This is the OZ Mile Swim. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌊

Take a look… make THIS OZ Mile Swim YOUR open water adventure! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

Whether you’re dipping your toes into your first open water race or you’ve been swimming open water for years, the OZ Mile is built for YOU.

✨ Saturday = Charity Swim
Choose your challenge: 1, 2, or 3 miles while supporting a great cause, The Joys Of Swimming Foundation.

🔥 Sunday = The Main Event
Four different ways to race 1 mile—so you can choose the experience that fits you best.

And it’s so much more than a swim. It’s a weekend at the lake filled with friends, fun, community, and celebrating what makes open water swimming so EPIC. 💙

First-timer? Come see what open water racing is all about.
Veteran swimmer? Come race, reconnect, and make another OZ Mile memory.

📅 September 19–20
📍 Northwest Arkansas
🏊‍♀️ Register now and join us for the OZ Mile!

👉 Be part of this year’s story.

05/01/2026

What started as a passion has grown into a movement. We are creating impact through projects designed to reach communities everywhere and champion water safety education.

✨ EPIC 10K 50 — pushing boundaries, inspiring possibility, and connecting purpose to action
✨ OZ Mile Swim — bringing people together through open water, community, and shared experience
✨SWIM OZ — weekly open water swims at Beaver Lake, growing our swimming community

This First Friday, we’re showing what it looks like when purpose meets community.

💙 Water safety education
💙 Access + awareness
💙 Connection that creates change

Because everyone deserves the skills—and the confidence—to be safe in the water.

Join us. Be part of the mission. Help us make waves that matter. 🌊

04/11/2026

Grab your crew and make it a mile to remember! Sure, you can swim solo… but why would you? 😉
Warning: swimming with friends may lead to more smiles and faster miles 😄 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

That smile says it all 😄Things to smile about when you sign up for the OZ Mile Swim:✨ You did it—you registered✨ You set...
04/07/2026

That smile says it all 😄

Things to smile about when you sign up for the OZ Mile Swim:

✨ You did it—you registered
✨ You set a goal that excites you
✨ You’ve got a reason to show up to the pool (even on the hard days)
✨ Every workout now has purpose
✨ Early mornings start to feel worth it
✨ You’re building strength, confidence, and grit
✨ You’re part of something bigger than yourself
✨ You’ll meet an incredible community of swimmers
✨ You get to challenge yourself in open water
✨ Race weekend energy hits different
✨ September 19 & 20—circled on your calendar 📅
✨ That start line feeling… nervous + excited
✨ That finish line feeling… proud + unstoppable
✨ The moment you realize: “I did that.”
✨ And yes… THAT smile at the end 😄

This is more than a swim—it’s a journey.

04/04/2026

So many incredible swimmers! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ So many races! 💦

From the fast starts to the final finishes, USA Swimming Open Water National Championships showcased the depth, talent, and grit of this sport.

It’s powerful to see this many athletes come together, push limits, and raise the standard of open water swimming.

Now… let’s bring that same energy to September.

We can’t wait to see you at the OZ Mile Swim Festival!

You’ve been waiting… and the day is finally here—OZ Mile registration is OPEN! 🌊✨If you’ve ever thought, “Could I do an ...
03/31/2026

You’ve been waiting… and the day is finally here—OZ Mile registration is OPEN! 🌊✨

If you’ve ever thought, “Could I do an open water swim?”—this is your moment.

That start line? It’s not just for the seasoned swimmers. It’s for the first-timers, the brave ones, the ones ready to try something new. It’s for YOU.

Picture it: standing on the shoreline, heart racing, energy all around you… and then you go. And just like that—you’re part of something bigger.

📅 September 19 – Charity Swim Day
• Multi-mile options
• Relay options (perfect for first-timers to team up!)
• Mid & long distance Grand Prix races

📅 September 20 – OZ Mile Main Event
• Multiple waves of 1-mile races
• Sprint distance Grand Prix

Whether it’s your first open water swim or your fiftieth, there’s a place for you here. And we promise—you won’t forget your first OZ Mile.

Grab a friend, take the leap, and let this be your start line.

👉 Registration is OPEN (link in bio)

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Eureka Springs, AR
72631

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