For over 60 years, the Town of Qualicum Beach, in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, has proudly hosted the Ocean Mile Swim. This open-water swim tests your skills in a friendly competition along just over one mile of the beautiful Qualicum Beach waterfront. Participants have the chance to win a coveted trophy across 15 award categories.
Ocean Mile Swim
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Location: Waterfront area between the beach washrooms and Shore Restaurant
Schedule:
- Registration: 1PM – 2:40PM
- Safety Talk: 2:45PM (mandatory for all participants)
- Swim Start: 3PM
- Awards Ceremony: 4:30PM
In the event of a weather-related cancellation, an update will be posted on this page by 11:00AM on race day.
Registration:
Online Advance Registration:
Register in advance here. Online registration is open until Thursday, August 14 at 12PM.
Swim cap pickup for online registrants is available – Friday, August 15: 8AM-8PM at Ravensong Aquatic Centre, OR, on race day: 1PM-2:45PM at the event site.
All online registrants must check in with their assigned timekeeper on race day.
Day-Of Registration:
Available onsite on race day from 1PM-2:40PM. Swim cap pickup will take place at the time of registration.
Race Results:
Race results will be posted online here within a few days following the race.
Photo Gallery
Look back on past swim events celebrated in Qualicum Beach: