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Sanlam Cape Mile

Western Cape open water swimming at its best.

We are proud to sponsor the Sanlam Cape Mile – an exciting open water swim that takes place in some of the most beautiful settings the Western Cape has to offer. For the third year in a row, keen swimmers from around the country are offered the chance to take part in a well-organised, safe mass swim at the Eikenhof Dam in Grabouw, Western Cape.

Entrants can choose between an exhilarating full mile (1.6km) and a refreshing 500m swim.

Race Information

All you need to know to take part

Route Map

Know your way to the finishing line

Gallery

See our swimmers in action

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Race Information

Here’s all the information you need to choose your race and make sure you do the necessary to enter on time.

Fast Facts

Date: Sunday, 18 February 2018
Start and Finishing Venue: Eikenhof Dam, Grabouw Country Club
Distances:
- Main event – 1 Mile (1.6km)
- Lite event – 500m
Start time: First wave starts at 8:30am

How to Enter

Entry fee – 1 Mile: R170
Entry fee – 500m: R70
Pre entries open: Entries are open
Pre entries close: 15 February 2017
Race pack collection: Grabouw Country Club on Sunday, 19 February 2017 between

Complete the online entry form to secure your place.

How and Where to Register

Registration takes place at the following venues on the following dates:

Speedo Store Canal Walk: Friday, 17 February 2017 between 11:00am and 08:00pm
Grabouw Country Club: Sunday, 19 February 2017 between 6:00am and 11:30am

Categories and Batch Start Times

The start times for the various categories are as follows:

1 Mile
U13 male and female	08h30
14-30 male and female	11h30
31-40 male and female	10h00
41-50 male and female	09h15
51-60 male and female	08h30
60+ male and female	08h30
Elite	10h45

500M
U13 + OPEN (12h30)	mass start

Sanlam Cape Mile Winners

See who the past winners were, what their winning times were and who you might be up against this year!
2017 Sanlam Cape Mile Winners
2016 Sanlam Cape Mile Winners

Route Description

Here’s all the information you need to choose your race and make sure you do the necessary to enter on time.

Be part of the second consecutive Sanlam Cape Mile at the Eikenhof Dam in Grabouw, Western Cape on Sunday, 19 February 2017. To choose your swim, here are the descriptions for the Full Route (1.6 km) and the Lite Route (500m).

Cape Mile – Full Route (1.6 km)

Dependant on the dam water levels, which would be determined closer to the time, there are two possible routes:

Option 1: Two Lap Route

The two lap route will start at the right-hand side of the Grabouw Country Club on the Eikenhof Dam. Four buoys will demarcate the route which is set to finish on the left-hand side of the Grabouw Country Club. The course will be supported by canoeists with medical staff at hand.

Option 2: Single Lap Route

The single lap route starts and finishes at the same location, to the left-hand side of the Grabouw Country Club on the Eikenhof Dam. Four to five buoys will demarcate the route, which will be supported by canoeists with medical staff at hand.

Cape Mile – Full Route (1.6 km)

Dependant on the dam water levels, which would be determined closer to the time, there are two possible routes:

Option 1: Two Lap Route

Option 2: Single Lap Route

Cape Mile – Lite Route (500m)

The start of the lite route will be located on the right-hand side of the Grabouw Country Club on the Eikenhof Dam. Four buoys will demarcate the route which is set to finish on the left hand side of the Grabouw Country Club. The course will be supported by canoeists with medical staff at hand.

Open Water Swimming Rules and Guidelines

To ensure that you enjoy a safe Sanlam Cape Mile swim, familiarise yourself with some important rules as well as the One Mile at a Time Ts & Cs.

Also follow these guidelines and instructions to ensure you do everything required to prepare yourself and successfully cross the finishing line.

Guidance to Event Officials on the interpretation and manner of execution of the event rules	Download PDF
FINA and SSA rules concerning venue, start, race and team events	Download PDF
Provides guidance on open water swimming and medical issues	Download PDF

Gallery

Congratulations to our swimming enthusiasts for their great achievements during the Sanlam Cape Mile. Top swimmers and proud moments were captured at the event.