Swimrun Australia

ARTICLES

Tips, stories and insights to fuel your swimrun journey

Tips, tricks & trail wisdom

Training

How to prepare for your first swimrun

New to swimrun? Here are five easy steps to help you build swim and run fitness, find a teammate, and get ready to enjoy your first feel-good challenge in nature.

Gear

What gear do you really need for swimrun?

Wondering what gear you need for swimrun? We break down the essentials, the nice-to-haves, and the gear tips that’ll help you stay comfy, safe and ready to enjoy the adventure.

What’s making waves

Spirit of the sport

Your swimrun questions answered

New to swimrun or just need a refresher? We’ve answered all the common questions we get about Swimrun Australia events; gear, distances, solo vs team, and more. This is your one-stop guide to feel confident and prepared.

3 benefits of getting into swimrun

Swimrun is more than just a sport, it’s an experience. From connecting with nature to joining a like-minded community, here are three reasons to give it a go.

Choose your feel-good challenge.

Swimrun isn’t about going the fastest; it’s about finding your rhythm, sharing the journey, and experiencing nature one step (and stroke) at a time. Whether you’re here for fun, fitness, or the full adventure, we’ve got a distance to match your vibe.

The story behind swimrun

Swimrun started as a wild Swedish bet and grew into a global adventure sport. Discover the story behind this unique swim-and-run format and how it’s now making waves across Australia.