Events
San Clemente Ocean Festival Surf Contest - Pier Bowl Surf Classic
International Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
Jr. Lifeguard Competition - (All Events) - Saturday
Dolphin Dash - Saturday
175 spots left. Price increases after July 17, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT
All Inclusive (Sunday) Beach Events - 5K Beach Run, Biathlon, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, Paddle Events, Splash & Dash Relay
5K Beach Run - Sunday
One Mile Ocean Swim - Sunday
Paddle Events - Open Ocean Paddle (SUP, Prone, Kayak), SUP & Paddleboard Surf Sprint - Sunday
Grom's Rule Surf Contest (Sunday)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://www.oceanfestival.org.
Place
San Clemente, CA US 92672
Description
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic venue and enjoyable family event. The San Clemente Ocean Festival utilizes a a "One Fee - All Events Entry". Participants pay one fee and are entitled to enter any of the events listed for that entry. Entry includes commemorative SCOF tee, SCOF swim cap and competitors kit.
Saturday July 18
International Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Surf Race, Rescue Relay, Surf Ski Race, International Ironman, NDA Dory Races #1 & #2, Paddleboard Rescue Relay, Paddleboard Sprint, Landline Rescue Relay.
Junior Lifeguard Competition (All Events) - includes Beach Flags, Surf Race, Run-Swim-Run, Paddleboard Race
Separate Saturday entry events:
Dolphin Dash (kid's running race)
Pier Bowl Surf Classic (open & age-group surfing event)
Sunday July 19
Beach Events (All Events) - includes 5K Beach Run, Biathlon (Swim 1K, Run 5K), Open Ocean Paddle, One Mile Ocean Swim, Run-Swim-Run, SUP Sprint, Splash & Dash Relay
Separate Sunday entry event:
5K Beach Run,
Grom's Rule Surf Contest (kid's age-group surf event including 7 & under "Push-in Division)
Race Contact Info
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