The only event of its kind on Kauai takes place on July. The annual Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge consists of five fun and competitive races: ages 8 and under,  ages 9-12, 1000 meters, 3000 meters, and 1000-meter mask and fin (no snorkels).

Schedule
7:00 am Check-in and race day registration at Hanalei Pier
8:30 am Registration closed
8:45 am Pule (traditional Hawaiian blessing)
9:00 am Staggered pier swim for keiki (children) – Parents may accompany swimmers
9:20 am 3000 meter swim; max time to complete: 1 hour 30 minutes
9:25 am 1000 meter swim
9:30 am 1000 meter Mask and Fin swim (only division where a swimmer is allowed to wear fins; NO snorkels).

Awards:
Ages 8 and Under: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals – Boys and Girls. Ribbons for all Finishers
Ages 9-12: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals – Boys and Girls. Ribbons for all Finishers
1000 Meter: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals – 15 and under/16-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+
3000 Meter: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals – 15 and under/16-19/20-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70+
1000 Meter Mask, Fin (No Snorkels): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals. All ages one group.

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