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aQuellé Midmar Mile

13 February 2027 to 14 February 2027 · Howick

Midmar Dam with hills behind

The 54th edition of the open-water swim across Midmar Dam, run as eight events over two days for individual age groups, families and teams.

When
13 February 2027 to 14 February 2027
Time
Sat first start 08:15, Sun first start 08:30
Where
Midmar Dam, Howick
Category
Outdoors

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