The 101st River Mile - Jan 2025
Hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, The River Mile is an action packed family day out at the picturesque Cannonville on the Sunday's River and in 2025 will be celebrating it's 101st year in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Proposed to take place on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th Jan 2025 with a wide variety of crafts, vendors and sporting events suitable for the entire family.
Entry into the secure festival area before 2pm is just R30 (kids 10u free) whilst participants wearing their relevant race wrist bands get free entry. After 2pm, entry fee increases to R50 per person.
A Sanparks South Africa levy APPLIES to all swimmers - the 2025 levy will be included in the entry fees.
Action Packed Program
A fun and exciting weekend program is on the cards for the 100th celebration - See full program on the information page.
Vendors, Stall & Exhibitors
Have something exciting that you want to sell / showcase at the River Mile ? Here's your chance to capitalise from more than 2,000 people that are anticipated at the River Mile - Click here to download the application form. Limited space is available and will be allocated on application.
LIVE MUSIC
Come watch our local musicians in action over the weekend. On Saturday till 15h00 we will have a live outside broadcast from Luister FM.
Event Information and Fees
For more specific information on the events and the entry fees see our Event Info Page.
PLEASE NO OPEN FIRES, NO PETS AND/OR NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED INTO THE FESTIVAL AREA
GRAB A MEMORY
Secure some memorable merchandise
Hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay this is Africa's oldest open water swimming event - established in 1924.
