La Jolla Cove Swim

La Jolla, CA

Iconic Open Water Swim held in La Jolla, California the first Sunday after Labor almost every year since 1916. There are four swim events available on race day. 250 Meter kids race "Garibaldi Grommets" 1 Mile "Sea Lions" 3 Mile "Leopard Sharks" 4 Mile "Whole Enchilada" Swimmers compete in both the 1 mile & 3 mile events - there is about an hour between the 2 swims. All swimmers receive an event t-shirt. All finishers receive a finisher's medal. There are Age Group Medals awarded that follow U.S. Masters Swimming age brackets. For the kids race it is by individual year. 8 year olds will only be competing with 8 years etc up through 12 years of age.