Name: Swimjunkie Challenge: CARAMOAN 2026 Year10
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Pili

About the Event

The poster boy of Philippine island-hop swims is 10 YEARS OLD.

FOUR BEACH STOPS, THREE CORAL FIELDS, ONE AMAZING SWIM.

5Km swimmers start from Gota Beach, hydrate on two other island beaches, and return to Gota. The 10Km and 15Km swimmers have an extra hydration stop on a fourth beach, in a tucked away cove. We're excited to welcome new swimmers to our favorite swim destination and the 2Km swim category is now on its 4th year.

In 2026, we're going BIG. A 20Km marathon swim with one-is-to-one marshals and swimmers, and one allowed landstop at every 5Km.

Caramoan is the site of the early Survivor TV series and continues to be a destination for multiple franchises of the show.

Accommodations are booked exclusively on the registration site. Gota Village Resort is the location of the start and finish line. Hunongan Cove is a premium resort, an 8 minute boat ride away and located along the swim course. Nearby, only a 5 minute boat ride away are Survivor partner resorts Residencia de Salvacion and Isle de Belle.

This swim is co-presented by:

The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur and Governor LRay Villafuerte

Proudly Supported by:

BYD Alabang

EARLY REGISTRATION ONLINE:

May 29 - June 11 (for 5Km, 10Km, 15Km and 20Km distances)

June 30 (for 2Km distance)

A quick note: The reality of fuel, transportation, shipping, and operating costs that we've all been feeling - will be felt at our event this year. No one gets excited about fee increases but our commitment remains: Caramoan is a world-class openwater swim experience with a level of safety, organization, and care that you have to see to appreciate.

EARLY REGISTRATION (May 29 - June 11)

5Km : PhP 5800

10Km: PhP 6800

15Km: PhP 7500

20Km: PhP 15,000

2Km registration opens on June 30.

REGULAR REGISTRATION : JUNE 12 - AUGUST 1

5KM: PhP6,000

10KM: PhP7,000

15Km: PhP7,800

20KM: P15,000

LATE REGISTRATION : AUGUST 2 - SEPT. 1

LAST CALL REGISTRATION: SEPT. 2 - SEPT. 16

Registration closes on September 16, 2025, or if slots run out

Race kit pick up (CWC CamSur Watersports Complex, Naga City)

October 2, 9am - 12noon

October 3, 9am - 11am

Race kit pick up (Gota)

October 3, 5pm

Briefing: October 3, 5pm, Gota Village Resort, Caramoan

Raceday:

October 4, 5:00am (20Km Swim), Gota Beach

October 4, 5:30am (15K Island swim), Gota Beach

October 4, 6:00am (5K, 10K Island swims), Gota Beach

October 4, 7:00am (2K swim)

REQUIREMENTS AT RACE-KIT PICKUP:

Physician's/Medical Memo - for the 20K, 15K and 10K swims, certifying or affirming that you have no pre-existing conditions that prevent you from joining an endurance swim OR original results of a recent (no more than 6 months) openwater swim race

Please bring an official ID and expect to sign a copy of the race waiver at race-kit pickup.

13.3 mm

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6.5 km/h (Light breeze)

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Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

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89.6%

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05:37

nightlight Sunset

17:27

About Pili

Learn more about the host city, Pili.

Pili is the provincial capital of Camarines Sur, and is located to the south of Naga City.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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About the Event

Races Offered

GROUP REGISTERED. Accommodations for those who booked as groups. - Accommodations for 9+1 and 10+1 Registrants

SWIM DISTANCE - 10KM Island Swim

SWIM DISTANCE - 15Km Island Swim

SWIM DISTANCE - 2Km Swim

SWIM DISTANCE - 5KM Island Swim

SWIM DISTANCE - MARATHON 20

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