Waikiki Roughwater Swim

Aloha Swimmers,

We are looking forward to seeing you at the 54th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim on Labor Day, September 1, 2025. Registration is up and running now so go to www.waikikiroughwaterswim.com and sign up. Register early for the best price.

In preparation, we invite you to participate in the first of two free swim clinics on Sunday, July 13 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Kaimana Beach aka the start. The clinic will be led by Coach Joe Lileikis who is not only one of the top swim coaches in Hawaii, but he is also a former overall WRS champion. Joe will be joined by his super swimmer and coach brother, Tom Lileikis. This clinic will focus on race preparation and race strategies. Meet on the beach at the Ewa side of the lifeguard tower. The second clinic will be held on Sunday, August 10 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Duke Kahanamoku Beach aka the finish.

If you are coming from off-island or looking for a Waikiki staycation in conjunction with the race, we suggest you consider the properties that are most convenient for race day and pre-race training.

If you are military or a veteran you may want to consider the Hale Koa Hotel, site of the awards ceremony.
The Kaimana Beach Hotel is at the start and supports the race.
Finally, is the Hilton Hawaiian Village, site of the finish line. The Hilton and the Hilton pier-based excursions have supported the Waikiki Roughwater Swim since inception.

For a little Roughwater inspiration, check out the following video by Coach Joe:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0zrr9YbwiLA

Keep swimming and swimming,

Waikiki Roughwater Swim Committee

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Registration for the 54th Annual Waikiki Roughwater Swim is open now. Register now for best pricing and inspiration for your training. Keep on swimming and we will see you on Labor Day!