Swim

    The Rough Water Swim

    All rough water swim participants will receive a cool hooded PHP & Swim sweatshirt, free Pipe’s Cafe lunch and the opportunity to participate in the famous PHP & Swim raffle. Lot’s of race categories and awards!


    All net profits from the race are used to support ocean and water activities for San Diego area youth.


  • One mile swim race will start at the river mouth and finish in front of the Powerhouse
  • Race check in at Powerhouse Park opens at 6:30 AM and closes promptly at 7:30 AM.
  • Swimmers will walk North on beach from Powerhouse Park to river mouth for start of race.
  • Race is one way (straight line) swimming south from river mouth back to Powerhouse Park.
  • Wetsuits may be worn but swimmers will not receive place awards
  • Del Mar Lifeguards will provide safety for swimming race
  • Awards given to top 3 in each category (5 year age groups)
  • Entry includes cool hooded sweat shirt and Pipe’s Cafe lunch!