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Gqeberha (Hobie Beach), South Africa
aQuellé ORS 1 km Ocean Swim Hobie Beach October 2026
Early-season Hobie Beach ocean racing for every ability.
Registration Open
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aQuellé Midmar Mile 2027
A mile among thousands at Midmar Dam.
Howick (Midmar Dam), South Africa Saturday 13 February 2027
Why you might love it
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Swim a mile with a festival atmosphere so big it feels like a national holiday on the water.
Who this suits
First open-water swimmers through seeded veterans; families and charity teams.
Getting ready
Preparation
The 54th aQuellé Midmar Mile — the world’s largest open-water swimming event — returns to Midmar Dam near Howick on 13–14 February 2027, with Charity Challenge days on 11–12 February. Seeding events build the pathway; entries are open for this iconic South African swim.
In your Race Year
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A achievable February chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
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One finish line starts the next.
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