Quest Swim Midmar Dam

The QUEST SWIM SERIES 2026 will be hosting an exciting open water swimming event at Midmar Dam on Saturday, 12 September 2026!

There are 3 different distances to choose from catering for the whole family!

3 EVENTS: 

Splash Event - 750m Swimming (1 x Lap of 750m / Start time 7:30 AM ) - MINIMUM AGE IS 8 YRS. Cost to enter is R200.00

Classic Event - 1600m Swimming ( 1 Laps of 1600m / Start time 8:05 AM ) - MINIMUM AGE IS 10 YRS. Cost to enter is R300.00

Enduro Event - 3200m Swimming (2 Laps of 1600m / Start Time 8:15 AM ) - MINIMUM AGE IS 15 YRS. Cost to enter is R400.00

QUEST RACE INFO: 

• Swim Aid buoys ARE allowed for all swimmers. 
• All Swimmers to please bring their own Swim caps.
• Prizes will be allocated to the top 3 male and female in each race. 
• Wetsuits will be mandatory if the water temp is 16deg or below. 
• Wetsuits are optional if the water temp is between 16deg and 21deg
• Wetsuits will not be allowed is the water temp is 22deg or above. 
• No fins, webbed gloves or other swim enhancing items are allowed. 
• All Finishers get a Ice cold aQuelle and a well deserved Quest Medal. 
• All Swimmers to conduct themselves in a suitable fashion as per Swimming SA rules. 

Swim Course

• Open water swim in the dam, starting at the main slipway
• Clearly marked buoy course
• Calm inland water conditions, ideal for all levels.