The VBLA Ocean Swim Series 5K or Mile Swim ends a summer of racing for the series participants. The 5K is a challenge for swimmers ready to set big goals and achieve them, while the 1-Mile option tests improvement from the first &/or second race (noting that conditions, tides and wind make every race different) The VBLA Swim Series is meant for experienced ocean racers and novice open water swimmers alike. Come find out how much fun it is to race without lane lines to guide you among a community of motivated swimmers ready to race and enjoy open water fun together.
Aug 16, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Water sports
09:30
$45.00
Aug 16, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Water sports
09:30
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach is a resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
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