Dolphin Mile Swim Series

Dolphin Mile Swim Series Durban’s original open water surf swim series 🐬

2026 DOLPHIN MILE SWIM SERIES
DATES:
Race # 1 - Sunday 12th April 2026
Race # 2 - Sunday 10th May 2026
Race # 3 - Sunday 17th May 2026
World Oceans Day Swim - Saturday 6th June 2026 (Durban Beach Club)
Race # 4 - Sunday 21st June 2026
Race # 5 - Sunday 5th July 2026
Race # 6 - Sunday 12th July 2026
Race # 7 - Sunday 19th July 2026
Race # Back up - Sunday 2nd August 2026
Race # Back up - Sunday 16t

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Race # Back up- Sunday 23rd August 2026


DISTANCES: 800m / 1.6km (Mile) / 3.2km (Double Mile)

VENUE: MARINE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB, ADDINGTON BEACH, DURBAN

REGISTRATION: 05:30 - 06:30
RACE BRIEFING: 06:45
RACE START: 07:00

IMPORTANT: PRE-ENTRIES at www.dolphinmile.co.za

If you have queries, please contact Trevor Martin
Whattsapp 0835564941 or email on [email protected]

Hi AllRegrettably we have to postpone tomorrow’s Dolphin Mile swim race due to the North Easterly wind that is blowing S...
15/08/2026

Hi All
Regrettably we have to postpone tomorrow’s Dolphin Mile swim race due to the North Easterly wind that is blowing Saturday & Sunday. Conditions are not going to be good to hold the swim and we are expecting the arrival of the dreaded blue bottles!!

A new date will be set as soon as possible.

All entries and credits will be able to be used for future race date!!

Congratulations to the 9 new Dolphin Milers who completed their 1st Dolphin Mile (1,6km or 3,2km) at Races # 8!!!We hop...
14/08/2026

Congratulations to the 9 new Dolphin Milers who completed their 1st Dolphin Mile (1,6km or 3,2km) at Races # 8!!!
We hope your 1st Dolphin Mile experience was enjoyable and we look forward to seeing you at many more.

The next Dolphin Mile Swim Series Race # 9 takes place this Sunday 16th August at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club !!

We have 800m, 1.6km & 3.2km distance races available!!

Early bird pre-entries close on Friday 14th August at 17:00!!
Enter online at www.dolphinmile.co.za

A big congratulations to all our swimmers who achieved medal milestones at both Race # 8 of the 2026 Dolphin Mile Swim ...
12/08/2026

A big congratulations to all our swimmers who achieved medal milestones at both Race # 8 of the 2026 Dolphin Mile Swim Series!!
A special mention to David Tennick on his 110th swim!!

We will hand out their medals at prize giving after next Sundays race!!

Race # 9 takes place this Sunday 16th August!!

It’s time to get those entries in at www.dolphinmile.co.za.

Online pre-entries close at 17:00 on Friday 14th August!

Wishing all our Dolphin Mile Ladies a wonderful Woman’s Day.
09/08/2026

Wishing all our Dolphin Mile Ladies a wonderful Woman’s Day.

Race # 8 on Sunday, was definitely a challenging swim with some decent surf to negotiate on your way out & in through t...
06/08/2026

Race # 8 on Sunday, was definitely a challenging swim with some decent surf to negotiate on your way out & in through the surf, but great weather conditions!! Thanks to all who supported the swim!!
Results are up on the Dolphin Mile website.

With our last events of the series coming up Race # 9 - 16 August 2026

Entries are open on our website at www.dolphinmile.co.za

Online entries close on Friday 14th August at 17:00!!

Awesome photos from Race # 8 - Sunday 2nd August 2026!!📸 Gabrielle Swanepoel
04/08/2026

Awesome photos from Race # 8 - Sunday 2nd August 2026!!

📸 Gabrielle Swanepoel

A nice photo and confirmation from Dolphin Mile Safety coordinator Mike Raubenheimer that conditions are looking excelle...
01/08/2026

A nice photo and confirmation from Dolphin Mile Safety coordinator Mike Raubenheimer that conditions are looking excellent for Race # 8 taking place tomorrow morning Sunday 2nd August with weather & surf looking ideal for the swim!! Light westerly wind with small surf conditions expected at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club!!

We have 800m, 1.6km & 3.2km distance races taking place.

Late entries will be taken on the day in the Marine Clubhouse!!

Registration: 05:30-06:30
Race Briefing: 06:45
Race Start: 07:00

Please note there are some road closures due to the Total Sports running race taking place around the stadium precinct, but if you plan your trip & leave a little earlier it should be easy to get to the swim! Road closures are on this post!!

See you all on Sunday Morning!!

With 2 more races left of the 2026 Dolphin Mile Swim Series we have 62 swimmers (See post) who are still in contention t...
01/08/2026

With 2 more races left of the 2026 Dolphin Mile Swim Series we have 62 swimmers (See post) who are still in contention to be awarded their 2026 Golden Caps!!
Gold Caps are awarded to those swimmers who have completed all 7 of the series swims, either in the 1,6km (Mile) or 3,2km (Double Mile)!!

Race # 8 tomorrow Sunday 2nd August is on with conditions looking excellent!!

Late entries will be accepted on the morning!!

Hi All, just a quick reminder Race # 8 is taking place on Sunday 2nd August at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club!!After a chi...
31/07/2026

Hi All, just a quick reminder Race # 8 is taking place on Sunday 2nd August at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club!!

After a chilly wet week for Durban, conditions are looking very good with a south westerly wind blowing for the next 3 days. The ocean should clean up nicely making for ideal conditions!!

Online entries close at 17:00 tonight Friday 31st July!! Enter at www.dolphinmile.co.za

All credit entries from postponed Race 4 & 6 events will be carried forward and valid for the remaining 2 swims of 2026 series. Arrive and register at the credit entry table!!

Congratulations to the 24 new Dolphin Milers who completed their 1st Dolphin Mile (1,6km or 3,2km) at Races # 5 & 7!!!W...
29/07/2026

Congratulations to the 24 new Dolphin Milers who completed their 1st Dolphin Mile (1,6km or 3,2km) at Races # 5 & 7!!!
We hope your 1st Dolphin Mile experience was enjoyable and we look forward to seeing you at many more.

The next Dolphin Mile Swim Series Race # 8 takes place next Sunday 2 August at Marine Surf Lifesaving Club marine_slsc !!

We have 800m, 1.6km & 3.2km distance races available!!

Early bird pre-entries close on Friday 31st July at 17:00!!
Enter online at www.dolphinmile.co.za

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