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Swim the Bear

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Big Bear Lake, California, United States

calendar_today 28 Jun, 2026

pool Water sports

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sell $75.00 – $95.00

About the Event

Dive in to this incredible Open Water Swim Race on Big Bear Lake!

Join us as we bring a new discipline of endurance sports to Big Bear Lake. Swim the Bear is part of Big Bear’s Paddlefest. This year featuring both 1.2 and 2.4 mile races held back to back. The course starts on the sand at Swim Beach, head out to the tip of Eagle Point, and then returns for an exit onto the grass at Ski Beach Park. 2 Laps for the longer distance!

Registration includes: Race SWAG, Finishers Medal, and Awards Eligibility

Cash Prize for Overall Male and Female winners.
Age Group Winners Awards - Junior (<18), Open, Masters (40+)
Average water temperature in August is 70 degrees.
Wetsuits are allowed but not eligible for awards.

Races Offered

Swim the Bear - 2.4 Mile Open Water Swim

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 2.4 Miles

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Type — Water sports

timer

07:30

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$95.00

Swim the Bear - 1.2 Mile Open Water Swim

Jun 28, 2026

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Distance — 1.2 Miles

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Type — Water sports

timer

09:00

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$75.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Big Bear Lake.

thermostat Temperature

10.9° / 22.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.8° / 19.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 50m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

39.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:36

nightlight Sunset

20:00

About Big Bear Lake

Learn more about the host city, Big Bear Lake.

Big Bear Lake is a city in the middle of the San Bernardino National Forest in San Bernardino County in Southern California.

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