Swimjunkie Challenge: CARAMOAN 2026 Year10
The Swimjunkie Challenge in Caramoan, Philippines, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. This event offers a unique open water swimming experience with four beach stops and three coral fields. The 5Km, 10Km, and 15Km swims cater to various skill levels, while the new 20Km marathon swim provides an ultimate challenge with one-to-one marshals and land stops every 5Km.
Caramoan, known as a filming location for the Survivor TV series, offers a stunning island-hopping adventure. Accommodations are available at Gota Village Resort (start/finish line), Hunongan Cove, Residencia de Salvacion, and Isle de Belle.
Event Details and Schedule:
- Early Registration Online: May 29 - June 11 (5Km, 10Km, 15Km, 20Km) | June 30 (2Km)
- Regular Registration: June 12 - August 1
- Late Registration: August 2 - September 1
- Last Call Registration: September 2 - September 16
- Registration closes: September 16, 2025, or when slots are full.
- Race Kit Pickup: October 2 (9am-12pm) & October 3 (9am-11am) at CWC CamSur Watersports Complex, Naga City; October 3 (5pm) at Gota Village Resort, Caramoan.
- Briefing: October 3, 5pm at Gota Village Resort, Caramoan.
Raceday: October 4, 2026
- 5:00am: 20Km Swim (Gota Beach)
- 5:30am: 15K Island Swim (Gota Beach)
- 6:00am: 5K & 10K Island Swims (Gota Beach)
- 7:00am: 2K Swim (Gota Beach)
Requirements at Race-Kit Pickup:
- For 20K, 15K, and 10K swims: Physician's/Medical Memo certifying no pre-existing conditions preventing endurance swimming, OR recent (within 6 months) open water swim race results.
- Official ID and signed race waiver.