calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026 – 20 Sep, 2026
pool Water sports
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sell $45.00 – $65.00
OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL!
The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend in Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming. This will be a great weekend in the heart of the Ozark on beautiful Beaver Lake with fun for the entire family!
Bonnie Adams, founder of SWIM OZ, created this race because she wanted to showcase the natural beauty of the Ozark region and offer an opportunity for her clients and team to be able to compete locally. There are so many amazing things that this area offers athletes, and it is time to put us on the map for swimming events as well. There is a very eclectic swimming population here in Northwest Arkansas. A lot of former Division 1 swimmers, Ironman triathletes, recreational swimmers, high school state champions, para-athletes, and special Olympic athletes all reside here. The 1-mile swim offers ALL of them the opportunity to participate. Adams had this to say regarding the event, “The diversity of our participants is awesome – so glad we have a grass roots start to an inclusive event. When we sat down to create this event, we wanted something for everyone. We also wanted this to be a race that the spectators would want to attend.” The course is a triangle shape with complete viewing for the spectators to see their swimmer the entire race.
We want to build community around swimming.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Multiple Mile Fundraising Event - Adult 18+
Type — Water sports
08:00
$45.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Multiple Mile Fundraising Event - Youth Under 18
Type — Water sports
08:00
$45.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Relay - Multiple Mile Fundraising Event - Youth Under 18
Type — Water sports
08:00
$45.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Grand Prix Open Water Challenge: 2 Mile (Middle Distance)
Type — Water sports
09:00
$65.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Grand Prix Open Water Challenge: 3 Mile (Long Distance)
Type — Water sports
09:00
$65.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — Relay - Multiple Mile Fundraising Event - Adult 18+
Type — Water sports
09:00
$45.00
Sep 20, 2026
Distance — OZ Mile Individual - Adult Reg 18+
Type — Water sports
08:00
$45.00
Sep 20, 2026
Distance — OZ Mile Individual - Youth Reg Under 18
Type — Water sports
08:00
$45.00
Sep 20, 2026
Distance — Grand Prix Open Water Challenge: 1 Mile (Sprint Distance)
Type — Water sports
09:00
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Eureka Springs.
Learn more about the host city, Eureka Springs.
Eureka Springs is a quaint resort town in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, with eclectic dining and shopping, art galleries and local crafts. The massive Beaver Lake is just outside of town. It is a Victorian village and has a European look and feel, with Victorian cottages and homes on steep winding streets.
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location_on Eureka Springs, Arkansas, US
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