Dhiraagu MALé OPEN 2026
- 21st Aug - 22nd Aug 2026
- Rasfannu, Malé
Dhiraagu Malé Open 2026 marks the third edition of the event, taking place in the open waters off Rasfannu Beach, Malé. Spectators can follow the race from the North seawall of Malé, cheering on swimmers from just a few feet away throughout the course.
With its vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere, Dhiraagu Malé Open offers a unique experience that makes open water swimming in Malé a true spectator sport.
ROUTE MAP
Race Schedule
Friday, 21st August 2026 - RACE DAY 1
| TIMING | DISTANCE | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|---|
|
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM |
500M |
U9, U11, U13, U15 |
|
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM |
500M |
SENIOR |
|
7:15 AM – 8:00 AM |
500M FINS |
ALL |
|
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
RELAY 500M X 3 |
SENIOR |
|
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
RELAY 500M X 3 |
JUNIOR |
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 - RACE DAY 2
| TIMING | DISTANCE | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|---|
|
6:30 AM – 7:30 AM |
1KM |
U9, U11, U13, U15 |
|
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM |
1KM |
SENIOR |
|
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
1KM FINS |
ALL |
|
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
250M |
U9, U11, U13, U15 |
|
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
250M |
SENIOR |
|
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
250M FINS |
ALL |
AGE CATEGORIES
| CATEGORY | AGE RANGE |
|---|---|
|
U9 |
Swimmers from 6 to 8 years of age |
|
U11 |
Swimmers from 9 to 10 years of age |
|
U13 |
Swimmers from 11 to 12 years of age |
|
U15 |
Swimmers from 13 to 14 years of age |
|
15-19 |
Swimmers from 15 to 19 years of age |
|
20-29 |
Swimmers from 20 to 29 years of age |
|
30-39 |
Swimmers from 30 to 39 years of age |
|
40-49 |
Swimmers from 40 to 49 years of age |
|
50+ |
Swimmers aged 50 and above |
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