ATHLETIC EVENTS
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DOLPHIN DASH
Saturday
Beach fun runs for kids ages 12 and under.
LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS
Saturday
National Doryman’s Association Races / Men's & Women's Surf Race / Rescue Relay / Men's & Women's Surf Ski / Men's & Women's International Ironman / Paddle Board Rescue Relay / Men's & Women's 10’6” Paddleboard Sprint / Men's & Women's American Ironman
TANDEM BOOGIE BODYBOARDING CONTEST
Saturday
This event features Tandem Boogie 2-PersonTeams competing for a chance to make the Finals.
“GROMS RULE” SURF CONTEST
Saturday & Sunday
Fun-filled days of surfing open to girls and boys - Saturday "Push-In" Boys & Girls - 7 & Under / Sunday Boy's & Girl's 11 – 14 & 10 and Under
BEACH EVENTS
Sunday
THE EVENTS:
5K Beach Run/Walk / Women's & Men's Open Ocean Paddle (Approximately 5.5 mile course) / Biathlon (1K Swim/5K Run) / One Mile Ocean Swim / Run-Swim-Run (200m, 300m, 200m) / Women's & Men's SUP Sprint Races / Splash & Dash Relay (Runners 100m/Swimmers 300m)
ADDITIONAL FAMILY EVENTS
FISHING DERBY (ALL AGES) & CHILDREN’S FISHING CLINIC
Saturday
Fishing Derby at the end of San Clemente Pier
Game Fish for children 12 and under / Largest "Game Fish" and Largest Shark/Bat Ray for 13 and older
FAMILY BEACH PARTY & FREE CONCERT
Saturday evening
FREE concert on the beach for your enjoyment as the sun sets over Dana Point.
BUTTON’S WOODIES ON THE PIER EXHIBIT
Saturday & Sunday
In the 1960’s surfers found the roomy old Woody station wagons a convenient way to take their longboards to the ocean in search of the “perfect wave." There is a different set of 15 each day in a wide variety of colors and styles to see!
OCEAN ART SHOW
Saturday & Sunday
A variety of ocean and beach related art – from landscapes and beachscapes; original oil and watercolor painting and giclees; photography, ceramics, stained glass and wild, crazy surfboard rug designs, jewelry, hand-crafted soaps, and all different kinds of artisan crafted pieces.
YOUTH PAVILION
Saturday & Sunday
Each day is packed full of arts & crafts, games, demonstrations, music and entertainment for families to enjoy!
GREAT RUBBER DUCK RACE
Sunday
A highly anticipated finale for this incredible two-day event, the Great Rubber Duck Race always has exciting prizes waiting to go home with some lucky winners! Sponsored ducks catch a wave to the finish line for the final event of “The Greatest Show on Surf!”
SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION
Sunday
Teams of up to 10 people each compete under themed categories - Castles and Things, Creatures, Family or Open.