Event organizer Race Republic is pleased to present the Open Water Swimming Competition to be held on December 21, 2025, at the scenic Estaca Bay Resort, Compostela, Cebu. This event aims to bring together swimmers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned athletes, to experience the thrill of open water swimming in a safe and competitive environment.
This event was originally scheduled on November 16, 2025 but had to be postponed due to the impact of typhoon Tino, which brought severe damage and casualties across Cebu. The safety and well-being of everyone remains the organizer's top priority.
Event Objectives
- Promote health, fitness, and wellness through swimming.
- Provide swimmers with a competitive platform to develop their open-water skills.
- Encourage camaraderie, sportsmanship, and teamwork through both individual and relay events.
- Enhance local tourism by highlighting Estaca Bay Resort as a premier venue for aquatic sports.
Distances & Categories
a.) 3km – Competitive/Open Category (Male & Female)
- 13 - 15
- 16 - 20
- 21 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 & over
b.) 1.5km – Intermediate Category
- 13 - 15
- 16 - 20
- 21 - 29
- 30 - 39
- 40 - 49
- 50 & over
c.) 500m – Beginners/Developmental Category
- 10 & under
- 11 -12
d.) 250m – Kids/Novice Category
- 10 & under
- 11 -12
e.) 3 × 500m Team Relay – Mixed/Open Teams
- Open
Participants
- Open to all competitive swimmers, triathletes, recreational swimmers, and enthusiasts.
Registration Fee (Finishers Medals, Event Shirt, Post Race Meal, Timing Chip)
Reminder: There will be an additional transaction fee if you pay through PayPal for Php 50.00. Click here to access online registration.
- 3km - Php 2,200
- 1.5km - Php 2,000
- 500m - Php 1,800
- 250m - Php 1,500
- 3x500m Team Relay - Php 3,000 (1k each)
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