Saturday, August 8th started early and ended in high fives, wet hair, and hotdogs. Athletes of every stripe, first-timers to seasoned racers, took on the crystal-clear waters of Mahogany Lake for a 1.2km swim between our two community beaches. Buoys marked the way, lifeguards and safety kayaks watched every stroke, and neighbours lined the shore to cheer everyone home.
The Story
A Morning on the Lake
By 7:30 a.m., the beach was already alive with nervous energy. Swimmers picked up their race packages, pulled on wetsuits, and traded pre-race jitters with old friends and new ones, before gathering for a final briefing at 9:00 sharp.
Then came the splash. Wave after wave launched from West Beach, cutting a line across the open water toward Main Beach, guided by a course of buoys and watched over by a small army of lifeguards and safety kayakers. For newcomers, it was a first taste of open water racing. For veterans, it was a chance to push their pace across one of the most scenic courses around. For everyone, it was Mahogany at its best: a lake, a community, and a shared sense of accomplishment.
Made Possible By Our Partners
RnR Premier Events
None of this happens without RnR Premier Events. From athlete check-in and the pre-race meeting to the buoy-marked course, on-water safety crew, and awards ceremony, their team ran a race that felt safe, seamless, and genuinely fun for everyone in the water.
Thank you for bringing your expertise to Mahogany Lake and for hosting this fantastic event with us. We can't wait to make it a summer tradition.
Event Host
The Morning
How It Unfolded
Athlete Check-In & Package Pickup
Swimmers arrived at Mahogany Beach Club to pick up race packages, buzzing with pre-race energy.
Pre-Race Meeting
Athletes gathered lakeside for a final course briefing and last-minute tips.
Splash! First Wave Starts
The first swimmers launched from West Beach, chasing the buoy line toward Main Beach.
Awards Ceremony
Medals, cheers, and celebration wrapped up an unforgettable morning.
A Well-Earned Finish
Swimmers climbed out of the lake to the smell of the grill, courtesy of the Burton Home Team. Their support helped bring this event to life, and their finish-line hotdogs turned tired legs into big smiles fast, judging by the seconds (and thirds), it's safe to say the post-swim hotdog is now officially part of Beach 2 Beach tradition.
Thank you for showing up for our athletes, and for being part of what made this morning so special.
Event Sponsor
Race Day
The Gallery
Thank You, Mahogany.
From the 103 swimmers who took on the course to the 27 volunteers who made the morning possible, Beach 2 Beach was a true community effort. Thank you to everyone who swam, cheered, volunteered, and showed up to make it unforgettable.
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