Midmar Mile

01/06/2026

Goosebumps. Tears. Inspiration. ❤️

The 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile Charity Challenge brought together incredible people who swam 8, 16 and even 32 miles across Midmar Dam while raising R2,781,491 for charity.

Watch our video recap of the 2026 Charity Challenge and see why this is one of the most inspiring events in South African sport.

https://youtu.be/RnCWkrz3Msc

Full video on our YouTube Channel.

2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile Charity Challenge | Inspiring Stories, Epic Swims & R2.7 Million Raised ❤️What would inspire someone to swim 8 - 16 and 32 miles acr...

31/05/2026

🔥 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 🔥 2027 Online entries are OPEN for the 54th aQuellé Midmar Mile Race Weekend, taking place on 13 & 14 February 2027.

Your next aQuellé Midmar Mile Moment starts now.

Whether you’re returning for your 20th crossing, taking on your first aQuellé Midmar Mile, swimming with family and friends, or chasing a personal goal, we can’t wait to welcome you back to the banks of Midmar Dam.

Take advantage of our Special Winter Pre-Season Rate, available until 29 July 2026. This is the lowest entry rate that will be available for the 2027 event.

As Kim Joubert beautifully wrote:

“Midmar Mile is family, it’s home, you are always looking for more people to join in and be part of what can only be described as a place of peace and tranquillity whilst swimming.”

Join thousands of swimmers and start creating your next aQuellé Midmar Moment.

13 & 14 February 2027

Enter now:
https://enter.midmarmile.com/

Who will you share your next Midmar Moment with?

30/05/2026

ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN for our 54th aQuelle Midmar Mile Race Weekend – Pre-Season Rates available until 29 July 2026 🌊

Every year, thousands of swimmers arrive at Midmar with different goals.

For some, it’s their first open water swim.
For others, it’s a personal challenge, a family tradition, a charity journey, or a chance to create memories with friends.

But they all leave with something special…

A Midmar Moment.

The 54th aQuellé Midmar Mile takes place on 13 & 14 February 2027, and your journey can start today.

Secure your Pre-season entry rate today, available until 29th July 2027 and be part of the world’s largest open water swim.

13 & 14 February 2027
Early Bird Entries Now Open

Enter at https://enter.midmarmile.com/

Who will you share your next Midmar Moment with?

24/05/2026

Tag a friend and answer the question at the end of this caption to go into the draw to WIN a 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile towel. 🌊 Entries Closing Tuesday 26th May 2026

“Some moments are bigger than results.
They remind us why the aQuellé Midmar Mile means so much to so many.

Our team felt tears, goosebumps, smiles, pride, happiness and inspiration watching this back.

What does it make you feel?

17/05/2026

It all begins with a goal.
A goal that creates action.
Action that drives improvement.

Improve today. Commit to progress. Make the 2026/27 season your best yet. 🌊

Whether your aim is to complete your very first crossing, improve your seeding time, build confidence in open water or chase a podium finish, every journey begins by committing to a start line.

With 3 Seeding Events in KZN and 3 in Gauteng, swimmers will have more opportunities than ever to build race experience, confidence and fitness leading into the 2027 aQuellé Midmar Mile.

🏊 Season Opener
📍 Prime View
📅 7–8 November 2026

Seeding Event Entries Opening Soon.

Every crossing starts long before race day.
Your journey starts now.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all mother figures around the world.

A mother is someone who stands beside you through every season of life — encouraging you, believing in you, lifting you when you fall, and celebrating every victory, no matter how big or small.

At the aQuellé Midmar Mile, we see it every year. Mothers swimming beside their children, waiting at the finish line, supporting from the water’s edge, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Today we celebrate the strength, love and unwavering support of all the incredible women who help shape our journeys. 💙

27/04/2026

Your journey starts now.

Not in 42 weeks.
Not on race day.

Now.

13 & 14 February 2027
aQuellé Midmar Mile

26/04/2026

Are you looking backwards… or forwards?

10 weeks since the last aQuellé Midmar Mile concluded.
42 weeks until we’re back at the water’s edge.

Some are still holding onto the memories.
Others are already preparing for the next crossing.

Which one are you?