Kieser Great Bayside Swim 2026

About the Event

Celebrate 15 years of seaside tradition at the Kieser Great Bayside Swim on January 24, 2026, presented by The Rotary Club of Brighton in association with The Brighton Lifesaving Club. This beloved annual event, proudly supported by principal sponsor Kieser, offers swim distances for every ability: the spirited 650m, the classic 1,400m, and the challenging 2,500m open water routes, along with the fun Bayside Junior Dash. Register online in advance to secure your spot and take advantage of discounted rates, with junior swimmers (under 18) receiving a $10 discount on open water entries.

Swim in the iconic waters of Middle Brighton and join a vibrant community dedicated to ocean swimming, health, and local charity. Please note that registration for each race closes one hour before its start, and late pricing applies after noon on January 23rd. Mark your calendar for a Saturday of saltwater, sun, and superb community spirit along the beautiful Bayside coastline.

Races Offered

1400 m and 2500m Dual Entry - Adults

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.9K

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$80.00

1400m and 2500m dual entry - Juniors

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 3.9K

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$70.00

Bayside Junior Dash

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — Bayside Junior Dash

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$25.00

Intermediate 650 Swim - Juniors

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 650m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$60.00

Intermediate 650 m Swim- Adults

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 650m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$70.00

Multiclass 300m Spots remaining: 10

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 300m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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$25.00

Open Water 1400 m - Junior

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 1400m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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11:00

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$60.00

Open Water 1400m- Adults

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 1400m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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11:00

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$70.00

Open Water 2500 m- Adults

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 2500m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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11:00

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$70.00

Open Water 2500m - Juniors

Jan 24, 2026

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Distance — 2500m

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Type — Running, Water sports

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11:00

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$60.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Brighton.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.8° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 14.5° / 23.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.6 /

water_drop 67.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.8° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 14.5° / 23.8°

air 13.6 km/h

water_drop 67.5%

About Brighton

Learn more about the host city, Brighton.

Brighton is a seaside resort in East Sussex, south-eastern coast of England, 76 km (47 mi) south of London. In 1997, the district of Brighton merged with Hove to form the City of Brighton and Hove which was given city status in 2001.