SwimmingCape Town, South Africa
Robben Island Crossing
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About this event
Robben Island Crossing is one of the defining events in Swimming, drawing athletes from around the world to Cape Town.
Cape Town, South Africa
Location
2026-02-08
Date
7.5 km
Distances
0 m
Elevation
Open water
Terrain
Hard
Difficulty
Route
The course
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Conditions
Weather history
Cool mornings, warming through the day. Afternoon storms possible at altitude.
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Athlete feedback
Reviews
Hannah K.★★★★★
One of the best-organized races I've ever done. The aid stations were generous and the volunteers kept me going through the hardest miles.
Marcus T.★★★★☆
Brutal but beautiful. The course delivers on every promise — just respect the elevation and start your fueling early.
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