Prime View Festival serves as a key seeding event for the 53rd aQuelle Midmar Mile open water swim in February 2026, held at Prime View Adventure & Leisure in Midrand on January 17-18.
Event Schedule
Saturday Jan 17 features the 10km (incl. 7.5km) at 08:00 (3hr30 cutoff) and 5km at 11:00 (2hr cutoff).
Sunday Jan 18 includes 3km at 07:15 (1hr30 cutoff), three 1.2km waves (09:00 females 13/under & 31/over, 10:00 males 13/under & 31/over, 11:00 ages 14-30), and 600m fun swim at 12:00.
Distances and Entry
Distances range from 10km to 600m fun swim, open to all ages (min 14 for longer events); late entries R450 (events 1-6) or R350 (600m), payable cash/card.
Registration on-site provides timing chips (2 for 10/5/3km, 1 for others), race-numbered swim caps, and barcoded tags; wetsuits allowed but forfeit prizes.
Practical Info
No gate fee, secure parking; no picnics/coolers (venue restaurant available); bag drop service free; prizes post each event (1st-3rd most categories). Book via Howler; full details at midmarmile.com.
