Swimjunkie Challenge: CARAMOAN 2026 Year10

Sunday 4th October 2026

Four Beaches. Three Coral Fields. One Amazing Swim.: Caramoan Islands, Pili, Philippines

Swimming, Other endurance


Activities

  • SWIM DISTANCE - 2Km Swim
  • SWIM DISTANCE - 5KM Island Swim
  • SWIM DISTANCE - 10KM Island Swim
  • SWIM DISTANCE - 15Km Island Swim
  • SWIM DISTANCE - MARATHON 20
  • GROUP REGISTERED. Accommodations for those who booked as groups. - Accommodations for 9+1 and 10+1 Registrants

Description

The poster boy of Philippine island-hop swims is 10 YEARS OLD.
 
FOUR BEACH STOPS, THREE CORAL FIELDS, ONE AMAZING SWIM.
 
5Km swimmers start from Gota Beach, hydrate on two other island beaches, and return to Gota. The 10Km and 15Km swimmers have an extra hydration stop on a fourth beach, in a tucked away cove. We're excited to welcome new swimmers to our favorite swim destination and the 2Km swim category is now on its 4th year.
 
In 2026, we're going BIG. A 20Km marathon swim with one-is-to-one marshals and swimmers, and one allowed landstop at every 5Km. 
 
Caramoan is the site of the early Survivor TV series and continues to be a destination for multiple franchises of the show.
 
Accommodations are booked exclusively on the registration site. Gota Village Resort is the location of the start and finish line. Hunongan Cove is a premium resort, an 8 minute boat ride away and located along the swim course. Nearby, only a 5 minute boat ride away are Survivor partner resorts Residencia de Salvacion and Isle de Belle.
 
This swim is co-presented by:
The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur and Governor LRay Villafuerte
 
Proudly Supported by:
BYD Alabang
 

Event details and schedule

EARLY REGISTRATION ONLINE:
May 29 - June 11 (for 5Km, 10Km, 15Km and 20Km distances)
June 30 (for 2Km distance)
 
A quick note: The reality of fuel, transportation, shipping, and operating costs that we've all been feeling - will be felt at our event this year. No one gets excited about fee increases but our commitment remains: Caramoan is a world-class openwater swim experience with a level of safety, organization, and care that you have to see to appreciate. 
 
EARLY REGISTRATION (May 29 - June 11)
5Km  : PhP 5800
10Km: PhP 6800
15Km: PhP 7500
20Km: PhP 15,000
 
2Km registration opens on June 30.
 
REGULAR REGISTRATION : JUNE 12 - AUGUST 1
5KM: PhP6,000
10KM: PhP7,000
15Km: PhP7,800
20KM: P15,000
 
 
LATE REGISTRATION : AUGUST 2 - SEPT. 1
 
LAST CALL REGISTRATION: SEPT. 2 - SEPT. 16
 
Registration closes on September 16, 2025, or if slots run out 
 
Race kit pick up (CWC CamSur Watersports Complex, Naga City)
October 2, 9am - 12noon
October 3, 9am - 11am
 
Race kit pick up (Gota)
October 3, 5pm
 
Briefing: October 3, 5pm, Gota Village Resort, Caramoan
 
Raceday:
 
October 4, 5:00am (20Km Swim), Gota Beach
October 4, 5:30am (15K Island swim), Gota Beach
October 4, 6:00am (5K, 10K Island swims), Gota Beach
October 4, 7:00am (2K swim)
 
 
REQUIREMENTS AT RACE-KIT PICKUP:
  • Physician's/Medical Memo - for the 20K, 15K and 10K swims, certifying or affirming that you have no pre-existing conditions that prevent you from joining an endurance swim OR original results of a recent (no more than 6 months) openwater swim race
  • Please bring an official ID and expect to sign a copy of the race waiver at race-kit pickup.
 
 

Organised by

Swimjunkie Challenge

TBC, Alabang, Muntinlupa

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