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Splash & Dash Round 1

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Wellington, Greater Wellington, New Zealand

calendar_today 25 Nov, 2026

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Splash & Dash Round 1

About the Event

Splash & Dash Wellington is the city's premier swimming and swim run event, welcoming both beginners and seasoned pros. This exciting race takes place at Freyberg Beach on Oriental Parade every second Wednesday of its designated month, offering participants a unique blend of aquatic challenges and scenic runs along the coast.
The course features an invigorating dip in the clear waters followed by a spirited dash across the beach and through picturesque coastal paths. Whether you're racing to win or simply enjoying the camaraderie, this event promises quality, safety, and plenty of fun for all participants. With its convenient timing right after work hours, it’s easy to join in and still make it home in time for tea.
Experience the thrill of Wellington's vibrant sports scene as you dive into the refreshing sea and sprint through a course that showcases some of the city's most stunning coastal views.

Races Offered

1300m Open Water Swim

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 1.3K

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150M Swim - 3km Run

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.1K

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150m Open Water Swim

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 150m Open Water Swim

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2000m Open Water Swim

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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400m Open Water Swim

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 400m Open Water Swim

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400m Swim - 3km Run

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.4K

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730m Open Water Swim

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 730m Open Water Swim

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730m Swim - 3km Run

Nov 25, 2026

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Distance — 3.7K

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49 days remaining

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Wellington.

thermostat Temperature
12.5° / 16.8°
wb_sunny Feels like
7.2° / 12.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 58m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.6 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
26.3 km/h (Moderate breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
77.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:53
nightlight Sunset
20:19

About Wellington

Learn more about the host city, Wellington.

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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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