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Waikiki Roughwater Swim

Waikiki Roughwater Swim takes place on Sun, Aug 30, 2026 in Honolulu, United States. The main route is 3.9 km.

Date
Sun, Aug 30, 2026
Start
Honolulu 🇺🇸
Distance
3.9 km
Level
Open to all
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The Waikiki Roughwater Swim is a historic 2.4-mile open ocean swimming race in Honolulu, Hawaii, following a scenic coastal course from Sans Souci Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

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What this race demands

The Waikiki Roughwater Swim demands sustained aerobic endurance and open-ocean sighting skills over a 3.9-kilometer coastal course in Honolulu.

Aerobic Endurance

Swimming a continuous 3.9-kilometer distance requires a high level of cardiovascular capacity and pacing control to maintain forward momentum from Sans Souci Beach to Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

Open Ocean Sighting

Navigating a historic open ocean swimming race involves managing coastal chop, currents, and waves without the structural guidance of pool lane lines.

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