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Gariep Open 2026 Hosted by Kovsie Aquatics
Date: 17&18 January 2026 Location: A Forever Resort Gariep Information
Swimmers must arrive and register at least 1 hour before the event starts.
Refreshments will be available for sale at the event.
There will be an entry fee of R60 to the A Forever Resort Gariep.
No refunds will be issued once the entry has been processed. If the race is deemed unsafe to proceed or has to be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, medals will be given to entrants, but no entry fees will be refunded.
Late entries received on the day of the event won't reflect on the unofficial results but on the official results website. Late entries will be charged a R70 late payment fee.
Race packs can be collected Saturday 17 January 26 at the event.
Age as on race day.
2 hour cut off time for the 5km
Prize giving will be at 15:15
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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event
| Class | Distance | Price (pp) |
|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026 3km | 3 km | R 230.00 |
| SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026 1km | R 210.00 | |
| SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2026 FUN SWIM - 500m | R 100.00 | |
| SUNDAY 18 JANUARY 2026 5km | R 240.00 |
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Event location
Forever Resort Gariep Dam, Gariepdam
| Route information | Take N1 to Colesberg, turn off around 30km before and follow boards to Gariep Forever Resort. Venue situated inside the Resort. |
| Coordinates | -30.605495, 25.501975 |
| Address | 2 Fiskaal St, Gariepdam, 9922, South Africa |
| City | Gariepdam |
| Province | Free State |
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