Swim Lakefest 2025: Race Above the Clouds

In the heart of Southern California, nestled 6,700 feet above sea level, lies a hidden gem for endurance athletes: Big Bear Lake. And on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, this alpine lake will once again come alive as hundreds of swimmers plunge into its crisp waters for the second annual Swim Lakefest—the highest-elevation open water swim in the western U.S.