Name: South Bay Swim for Mental Health
Start: 2026-09-20
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Torrance

About the Event

The South Bay Swim for Mental Health returns for its seventh year, bringing together swimmers, paddlers, families, volunteers, and supporters for a day dedicated to community, connection, and youth mental health.

Held at Torrance Beach, the event offers 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K swim distances, along with 5K and 10K paddle divisions for stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. Whether you're an experienced open-water athlete or trying your first ocean event, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere where everyone belongs.

This isn't a race. There are no official finish times or pressure to compete. Participants are encouraged to swim at their own pace, enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, stop at floating aid stations for refreshments, and share the experience with friends and family. Snorkels and fins are welcome, and the day begins with a relaxed community gathering rather than a traditional mass start.

The event was created to honor those affected by mental health challenges while raising awareness and support for youth mental health programs. Every participant enters the water with their own story—some swim in memory of loved ones, others in celebration of healing, and many simply to stand beside those who need to know they are not alone.

The South Bay Swim for Mental Health celebrates the healing power of movement, nature, and community. Every stroke helps support local youth mental health services while reminding us that meaningful change happens when we come together.

Whether your goal is to complete your first ocean mile, challenge yourself with a 10K, paddle alongside friends, or simply spend a memorable morning by the sea, we invite you to join us and swim with purpose.

1-Mile, 5K and 10K distances

Swim or Paddle/Kayak

Sunday, September 20, 2026

7:30am check in

8:30am start time

TOR Ramp Tower

387 Paseo de la Playa, Torrance, CA 90501.

(GPS may route you to 387 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 - they are the same location.)

Registration includes a long-sleeve t-shirt, cap and lunch

Races Offered

Open water swim-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Water sports

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28 days remaining

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$80.00

Open water swim-10K - Individual Age group/open

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Water sports

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28 days remaining

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$80.00

Open water swim-5K - Individual Age group/open

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Water sports

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28 days remaining

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$80.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Torrance.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 24.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

18.6° / 25.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

79.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:37

nightlight Sunset

18:58

About Torrance

Learn more about the host city, Torrance.

Torrance is a city in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, in Southern California. Even though it is one of the larger suburbs of Los Angeles, it is overlooked by the throngs of tourists that visit LA. Torrance is often called "Japan's 48th Prefecture" due to its large Japanese population, and large Korean and other immigrant populations give the city a very global feel. Visitors wanting a quieter Los Angeles experience will do well to visit Torrance.