Africa's oldest open water swimming event
Established in 1924 at Redhouse, the 2014 River Mile celebrates its 90th anniversary in Festival style.
PICTURES AVAILABLE
from Sport Action Photography
ON TELEVISION
River Mile 1
Superswimmer Episode 47 15-Apr-13 21:00 21:30 SS6/SS6A Premier
Superswimmer Episode 47 16-Apr-13 5:30 6:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 47 16-Apr-13 16:30 17:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 47 17-Apr-13 13:00 13:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 47 18-Apr-13 11:00 11:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 47 19-Apr-13 22:30 23:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
River Mile 2
Superswimmer Episode 48 22-Apr-13 21:00 21:30 SS6/SS6A Premier
Superswimmer Episode 48 23-Apr-13 5:30 6:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 48 23-Apr-13 16:30 17:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 48 24-Apr-13 13:00 13:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 48 25-Apr-13 11:00 11:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 48 26-Apr-13 22:30 23:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
River Mile 3
Superswimmer Episode 49 29-Apr-13 21:00 21:30 SS6/SS6A Premier
Superswimmer Episode 49 30-Apr-13 5:30 6:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 49 30-Apr-13 16:30 17:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 49 01-May-13 13:00 13:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 49 02-May-13 11:00 11:30 SS6/SS6A Repeat
Superswimmer Episode 49 03-May-13 22:30 23:00 SS6/SS6A Repeat
River Mile Expo (Wed / Thu)
Our expo and collection of race packs for all pre-registered participants takes place on Wednesday and Thursday between 12 noon and 6pm at Kings Market - Kings Court Shopping Centre.
FESTIVAL OF ACTIVITY FOR THE FAMILY
The River Mile festival takes place at Cannonville slipway all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
Entry fee just R20 with kids 12 years and under free. Participants wearing their race wrist bands (found in registration packs) also free.
Something for the whole family with entertainment, vendors, food stalls, crafters, exhibitors, diplays, Rotary Kids Zone and the Castle Lite Beer Garden.
Side splitting laughter with special guest Rancid Punjabi
Plenty parking with car guards on site in this tranquil village just 30km outside Port Elizabeth. See Festival Program for further information.
VENDORS, STALL & EXHIBITORS
All vendors are required to apply for sites by completing the appropriate vendors form.
ROTARY KIDZONE
The Rotary Club of PE Sunrise will be providing an exciting and action packed Kids Zone at this years events. For just R40 your kids will be able to play in the Kidzone all day. Tickets will be available on the day
EVENT INFORMATION AND FEES
For more specific information on the events and the entry fees see our Event Info Page.
EARLY BIRD INCENTIVE
All Mile and Prelim Kids entries paid on or before 20th Jan will each receive a River Mile t-shirt. Please note for the KIDS - when selecting the XS size, we will try and order these by child age group size (ie 5-6yrs).