Swimming

Barbados Open Water Festival

Nov 8, 2026 · Bridgetown, Barbados

Date

Nov 8, 2026

Where

Bridgetown

Country

Barbados

Sport

Swimming

Starts

In 8 weeks

Entry

In 8 weeks

Nov 8, 2026

Register on organiser site ↗

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Distances

Swim

About the race

The Festival runs for five fabulous days - three days of practice swims and two days of "Races". You can choose to swim one day or all five! Experience three open water swimming locations in Barbados. The races are a wonderful mix of ages and abilities, serious swimmers and swimmers just there for enjoyment. Distances: 1.5K, 3.3K, 5K, 10K. Every year we welcome numerous first time "sea-swimmers". Finisher Medals & Age Category Medals. Random prizes - swim and you may win! Over the years many familiar faces of the open water world have been seen at the Festival - Olympians, World Champions, Masters Champions, marathon swimmers, Triple Crowners, Pan Am Medallists, National Champs, Ice swimmers, World Record Holders, Pro-triathletes, Swim Administrators & more.

Questions racers ask

When does Barbados Open Water Festival take place?

Barbados Open Water Festival is scheduled for Nov 8, 2026 — in 8 weeks.

Where is Barbados Open Water Festival held?

The swimming event takes place in Bridgetown, Barbados.

How do I enter Barbados Open Water Festival?

You register on the organiser's own website — Racelify links straight to it and takes no cut of your entry.