Mermaid Open Water Swim - OLETA
About this race
Game On! Race Events introduces the NEW Mermaid Open Water Swim at Oleta River State Park!
BENEFITING THE FRIENDS OF OLETA RIVER STATE PARK🧜♀️ Calling All Mermaids and Mermen! 🧜♂️ Dive in and discover Florida’s largest urban park, Oleta River State Park, where nature and adventure meet — just 30 minutes from downtown Miami! At over a thousand acres, this natural oasis is the perfect backdrop for our Mermaid Open Water Swim - Oleta. Known for its stunning waterways and serene beauty, Oleta is a haven for outdoor lovers, from mountain bikers and paddlers to anglers and swimmers.
Join us for an unforgettable swimming experience in this hidden gem of Miami! Whether you're a competitive swimmer or just want to splash around, there's a distance for everyone.
Distances Include:- Two Mile Swim
- One Mile Swim
- Half-Mile Swim
- Lil' Mermaid Splash (200 yards OWS)
Don’t miss out! Sign up today and channel your inner mermaid or merman for a day full of fun, fitness, and adventure!
📅 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
📍 Location: Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach
Pick your distance
Swimming
Two Mile Swim
There will be awards given out to the top 3 males and females in each age group, as well as the top overall male/female. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants PARKING: - There is a $6 fee for parking - Check-in at the Game On Race Trailer - Head to the beach for the swim start SWIM COURSE (OUT AND BACK): - Start at swim start flags - Swim 50 yards east to first buoy - Stay on right and head south - Pass middle buoy, continue to stay on right - Turn around at 3rd buoy, stay on right, continue back north - Pass middle buoy again, stay on right - Pass the first buoy again, stay on right - Make U-Turn around the first buoy - Repeat above - Come out of water, jog, to finish line!
Mile Swim
There will be awards given out to the top 3 males and females in each age group, as well as the top overall male/female. Participants will receive food and drinks following the event. PACKET PICKUP: - Race Day Packet pick-up begins promptly at 6:45 AM at Game On Race Events trailer. - Swim Caps only guaranteed to the first 400 participants COURSE INFORMATION (OUT AND BACK): - Start at swim start flags - Swim 50 yards east to first buoy - Stay on right and head south - Pass middle buoy, continue to stay on right - Turn around at 3rd buoy, stay on right, continue back north - Pass middle buoy again, stay on right - Pass first buoy again, stay on right, turn west to head to finish - Come out of water, jog to finish line!
Running
Any Distance Virtual Swim
You may choose your distance in the virtual swim! Each participant in the virtual option will receive a special edition Mermaid Glass + swim cap. Registration/Packet Pickup Information: - Registration: $55 - Packet will be mailed to you!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in North Miami Beach, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 8:07 PM local time (EDT) in North Miami Beach on May 31, 2026 — 13h 38m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mermaid Open Water Swim - OLETA
133 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Two Mile Swim
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corymar Lavado | 48:50 | 24:25 /mi |
| 2 | Peter Gutenberg | 48:56 | 24:28 /mi |
| 3 | Ariela Brody | 49:54 | 24:57 /mi |
| 4 | Carlos alberto Agon | 50:09 | 25:05 /mi |
| 5 | Bill Cox | 51:41 | 25:50 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 North Miami Beach event
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