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# Scorching Bay Challenge



Wellington · Saturday 28 February 2026



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**Event date:** Saturday 28 February 2026

**Location:** Wellington

**Event website:** [https://www.swimmingwellington.org/scorchingbaychallenge2025-1](https://www.swimmingwellington.org/scorchingbaychallenge2025-1)

**Distances:** 5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m



This event has taken place.



## Swim distances



5km, 2.5km, 1.25km, 500m



## The venue



Wellington



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