Race Details

We have events for all ages and abilities. Dive in and give it a go!

Individual Events

200m Pak n Save Napier Kids Classic

200m Pak n Save Napier Kids Classic

Take the plunge, learn about water safety and have some fun! This is a race just for the kids. Water safety will be controlled by members of Surf Life Saving New Zealand. Read more >

500m Individual Hydraulics Hawke’s Bay Dash

500m Individual Hydraulics Hawke’s Bay Dash

This is an ideal swim for those stepping up from the 200m Kids Classic and those new to open water swimming and just want to “give it a go”. Read more >

1km Individual HB Regional Council Classic

1km Individual HB Regional Council Classic

A great stepping stone toward the longer swim if that’s your goal, or just rejoice in the achievement of swimming 1km in the ocean. Read more >

2.5km Individual Arena Ultimate

2.5km Individual Arena Ultimate

The ultimate test of your ocean swimming ability – take the challenge! Read more

Team Events

500m Teams Brayden Coldicutt Dash

The start of the 500m Teams Higgins Dash race is near the lighthouse. Spot prizes available. Read more >

1km Teams Napier City Council Classic

Challenge yourself and your friends and dive in to a 1km team swim. Read more >

2.5km Teams Arena Ultimate

The ultimate challenge for your team! Read more >