Baynesfield Race Day Information 10th and 11th January 2026

Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 January 2026

Location                           Baynesfield Big Dam | Baynesfield Estate 

Parking                             Secure and close to event area

Gate Entry Fee                 R75 per person per day unless working at the event – Payment      with CARD only

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the one and only KZN aQuelle Seeding Swim of the season! Please read through the information below to ensure you are fully prepared for your swim.

Event Line Up – please note a change to Saturday 10 January Events that are now combined

Late Entries:      10km/5km/Events 1-4                R470     Payable by Card or Cash     

  Event 5 - 600m fun Swim           R370     Payable by Card or Cash

Baynesfield Dam

You are welcome to bring your chairs, gazebos and refreshments while the event is taking place

Camping is available – please contact Baynesfield Estate: https://baynesfield.co.za/

Registration:     Arrive no more than 1 hour before your Race Start Time. Priority is given    to those registering in the next event.

  Race Packs contain 2 timing chips (one for each wrist) for 10km, 5kmand    3km races. 1 timing chip (for your ankle) for Events 2-5 on Sunday

  Pre-ordered Glodina 2025 Midmar Mile towels can be collected here.       Extras for sale for R250.

Bag Drop:        We can look after bags at Registration – you will need to write your Body Marking number on a label that we will attach.

Body Marking:  Your Body Marking number will be written clearly on your upper arms         before you move to the start line.

Swim Caps:        Numbered Swim Caps will ONLY be provided for Events 1-3.

                           Please bring  your own for all other Events

Race Start:         A full verbal race briefing will be given ahead of the start line for each                                 Event. 

Wet Suits:          These may be worn but will mean you forfeit any position or prize within     your age group/race category.

Event Safety:     Durban Surf Lifesaving team will be on the water at all times during all 7    Events.

ER24 will be in place throughout all 7 Events.

Swim Safe Devices are available for use in all Events.

Race Timing:   All events are timed by FinishTime. Start lists and results can be seen live  here: https://results.finishtime.co.za/results.aspx?CId=35&RId=5279

Finish:              All finishers will receive a Finishers Medal and one bottle of aQuelle refreshment.

Prizegiving:     Top 3 Male and Female in 10km, 5km and 3km – Medals only

                          Age groups in Male and Female in 1.2km – Medals only

Contact:            seeding@midmarmile.com | WhatsApp: 082 758 4410

Wishing you all safe travels over the weekend and we look forward to a great weekend of swimming!