
- Who
- Midmar Mile
- What
- 13755 people
- Where
- South Africa (Howick)
- When
The race was divided into eight events over two days with the following taking part in each event.
Event 1 (Ironman, Ironlady and Disabled swimmers): 340 finishers
Event 2 (Company relay): 1901
Event 3 (Non-Company relay): 3200
Event 4 (Family relay): 1726
Event 5 (Girls under 13 and Women over 31): 1308
Event 6 (Boys under 13 and Men over 31): 1693
Event 7 (Ladies 14-30): 1812
Event 8 (Men 14-30): 1775
The relay events consisted of a team of five people all swimming the mile with the best 3 results from each team combined to give the final total. The event was attended by several Olympians including Chad Ho (competed in men's 10 km open water swimming in 2008 Olympics) who finished 3rd in Event 8 and Terence Parkin (Silver medallist in 200 metres breaststroke at 2000 Olympics) who took part in Event 1. The fastest time overall was by Riaan Schoeman (South Africa) who won Event 8 in 17 min 34 sec. The oldest swimmer was 85 years old. The event was supported by Midmar Dam Kwazulu Natal Wildlife, SA Navy, South African Police Services, Road Traffic Authorities, Lifeguards Africa/Tower 13 Lifeguards, ER 24 Medical Rescue Service, Garmin and Mr Price.