Redondo Beach Swim The Avenues

We are excited to announce that the 8th Annual Redondo Beach Swim The Avenues is returning to the coastal waters of Redondo Beach, California. The event date is September 7th, 2025. There will be a 1.2 mile ocean swim as well as a Half mile ocean swim. There will be a wet-suit and non-wet suit category. In honor and remembrance of former Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand a portion of proceeds will benefit South Bay Park Land Conservancy.

Redondo Beach Swim the Avenues

Former Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand crossing the finish line.

EVENT DETAILS and SCHEDULE

Saturday, September 6th Packet Pick Up

• 10 AM -2 AM
• Packet consists of swim cap, timing chip and t-shirt.
• Sign up before 9/1/25 to guarantee a t-shirt.

• Location: Inside HT Grill (Right in the heart of Redondo Beach Rivera Village) Use street parking. Parking at HT Grill is valet only.
• 1701 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  
• You must pick up your packet in person. Minors may have an Adult pick up for them.
• No Refunds.

Sunday, September 7th Race Schedule

7:00a.m Late Packet Pick Up at Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach 90277

Late packets need to be picked up near white tents on the beach before 7:45 a.m.

No glass allowed

Start Time

Half Mile Swim (Non-wet suit and Wet-suit) 8:00 a.m.

1.2 Mile Swim (Non-Wet-suit and Wet-sute) 8:20 a.m.

Awards:

• $300 cash to overall winner Male & Female in the 1.2 mile Non-Wet Suit Division.
  
• Top 5 Overall Male and Female 1.2 mile Non-Wet Suit Division
  
• Top 3 Overall 1.2 mile Wet Suit Division
• Top 3 each age group (wet suit and non wet suit 1 mile swim).
• 1/2 mile only has three age groups: 9-10, 11-12, 13-99 (Open Category)
• Fastest Team Award: Minimum of 5 swimmers: 1.2 mile Non-Wet Suit Division. Fastest Team will have their team name ingraved on the "Neptune Cup" Trophy.
  

Age Group Categories:

1.2 Mile Swim

• 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

1/2 Mile

• 9-10, 11-12, 13-99 (Open Category)

Swim Course Reminders:

• If at any time during the swim you need assistance, please wave your hand and a lifeguard on a paddle board will come by. If they feel you are unable to finish the swim they will assist you to shore. If this happens, please walk to the swim finish to let the timing company know you did not finish the swim. Please line yourself up according to your swim ability. Faster swimmers in the front with slower swimmers in the back.
• If for any reason you cannot finish the race, please return your timing chip to the timing tent located at the finish.
• There is a $10 fee for any timing chips not returned.

Available bathrooms on race day:

• Restrooms are just off the bike bath on the beach.

Suggested PARKING area:

LA County Beach Parking Lot located just off of Paseo de La Playa. This is a pay lot.

* REFUND POLICY: No Refunds. Only Transfers.

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