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Name: Richardson Roughwater Swim
Start: 2025-08-30T19:30+00:00
End: 2025-08-30T22:30+00:00
Location: Richardsons Ocean Park

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August

Bon Dance (Hilo)
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September

Queen Lili‘uokalani Festival (Hilo)
Richardson Roughwater Swim (Hilo)
Hawai‘i Keiki Rodeo (Hilo)
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October

Fall Intersession Programs (Island-wide)
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November

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Friends of the Zoo’s Christmas at the Zoo (Hilo)
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Richardson Roughwater Swim

Date: 08/30/2025 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 08/30/2025 9:30 AM 08/30/2025 12:30 PM
Location: Richardsons Ocean Park
2349 Kalanianaole Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii 96720

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The County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation will host the 36th annual Richardson Roughwater Swim on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Richardson Ocean Park in Hilo.

This one-mile swim is designed for strong swimmers who can handle the open ocean course conditions, including currents and waves.

Registration is now open.

Registration Information

Fee: $30 (includes entry and registration)
Deadline: All registration forms and fees must be mailed in and postmarked no later than Aug. 13
Forms and event information available at: https://www.parks.hawaiicounty.gov/divisions/recreation/aquatics.

Age Group Categories

10–14 years (Keiki)
15–19 years
20–34 years
35–49 years
50–64 years (Masters)
65+ (Seniors)
80+ (Kupuna)

For more information, please email the Parks and Recreation Aquatics Section at aquatics@hawaiicounty.gov.

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