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GOLD COAST
LOCATION:
MIAMI BEACH
GOLD COAST QLD
AUSTRALIA
DATE:
SATURDAY
21 SEPTEMBER 2024
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DESCRIPTION
A stunning coastal course spanning kilometres of the famed golden sands of the Gold Coast, passing world-renowned surf spots, iconic lifeguard towers and sparkling inland waterways.
Throughout the journey, the iconic Surfers skyline looms large whilst the breaking waves offer the perfect backdrop to a winter sunshine state adventure.
The course has been designed to maximise its coastal location, with ocean swims, surf swims and creek swims breaking up long beach runs and creekside boardwalk detours.
Go on a journey of discovery as we open your eyes to parts of the Gold Coast you didn’t even know existed, you will never see the Goldie quite the same again.
Participate solo in all races or team up in the short and long races that also qualify for Swimrun Australia Series points.
RACES
STROKE 'N STRIDE
2KM | 5 SECTIONS
SWIM 30%, RUN 70%
Ditch the gear and enjoy a barefoot aquathlon-style race contained to the sand and sea. It's an out and back course, rounding the North Burleigh Headland heading south first, then north.
SWIM 30%, RUN 70%
Ditch the gear and enjoy a barefoot aquathlon-style race contained to the sand and sea. It's an out and back course, rounding the North Burleigh Headland heading south first, then north.
SOLO
SWIMRUN SPRINT
5KM | 7 SECTIONS
SWIM 24%, RUN 76%
The sprint race is the perfect intro to swimrun or an opportunity to really 'sprint'! The route includes a creek swim at Talle and two ocean swims, for a well balanced mini adventure.
SWIM 24%, RUN 76%
The sprint race is the perfect intro to swimrun or an opportunity to really 'sprint'! The route includes a creek swim at Talle and two ocean swims, for a well balanced mini adventure.
SOLO
SWIMRUN SHORT
12KM | 11 SECTIONS
SWIM 15%, RUN 85%
This short race distance will give you a decent crack at testing your fitness and endurance. There is a well-balanced mix of creek and ocean swims, and the route takes in all the best parts of the course.
SWIM 15%, RUN 85%
This short race distance will give you a decent crack at testing your fitness and endurance. There is a well-balanced mix of creek and ocean swims, and the route takes in all the best parts of the course.
SOLO & TEAM
SWIMRUN LONG
20KM | 15 SECTIONS
SWIM 16%, RUN 84%
With extended ocean swim and beach run sections to start, the long race is the ultimate challenge of endurance. Is it a swimmer's or runner's race? Take on the challenge yourself, or team up and take it on together.
SWIM 16%, RUN 84%
With extended ocean swim and beach run sections to start, the long race is the ultimate challenge of endurance. Is it a swimmer's or runner's race? Take on the challenge yourself, or team up and take it on together.
SOLO & TEAM
Distances are approximate and rounded for presentation in some instances. View the course on Google Maps for more details. Swim distances include any wade component. The final course is determined on the morning of the event. The course is not extensively marked, participants are required to know the course. Illustrated maps are not to scale.
What's it all about?
If you can swim and run, you can swimrun.
Our events boast a fun, encouraging and supportive atmosphere, and with generous completion times, they’re an achievable challenge for everyone!
You do it all
Everyone completes every swim and run section, one after the other, from start to finish.
Teams of two
Racing as a team? The two of you will complete all sections together, side-by-side for the entire race.
Gear can help
Apart from the compulsory gear, you can race with as much or as little gear as you like.
You race in shoes!
There are no transitions, so you'll swim in your shoes and run with your cap and goggles.
Still have questions?
If you know aquathon or run-swim-run, swimrun will be a breeze!
We break it all down and answer all your questions and more on our swimrun basics page. Plus, see our resources section for more swimrun tips.
ACTIVITIES
There is no charge for participation in Meet Ups. Details are subject to change.
EVENT INFO
ENTRY FEES & TERMS
ENTRY | TIMELY1 | LATE1 | ODL2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STROKE ‘N STRIDE [U18] | – | $49 | $54 | $4.50 |
STROKE ‘N STRIDE [OPEN] | – | $59 | $65 | $4.50 |
SWIMRUN SPRINT SOLO | – | $89 | $98 | $4.50 |
SWIMRUN SHORT SOLO | – | $139 | $153 | $4.50 |
SWIMRUN SHORT TEAM | – | $259 | $285 | $4.50 PP |
SWIMRUN LONG SOLO | – | $179 | $197 | $4.50 |
SWIMRUN LONG TEAM | – | $339 | $373 | $4.50 PP |
What’s included? See what you get with your entry below.
1Booking and payment processing fee
A booking and payment processing fee of $1.40 + 2.8% is added to each entry.
2Triathlon Australia One Day Licence (ODL)
A Triathlon Australia One Day Licence is required if the participant is not a member of Triathlon Australia. This fee includes Public Liability and Personal Accident Cover to the holder.
Tiered Pricing
Early: Until 30 June 2024
Timely: 1 July – 6 Sep 2024
Late: 7 Sep – 18 Sep 2024
Entries for all races will close at midnight, Wednesday, 18 Sep, unless sold out prior.
Merchandise with entry
The cutoff for the provision of merchandise with entry is the first 500 entries. This page will be updated when the limit has been reached.
Additional Purchases
Whistle: $5.00
Reusable Silicone Cup: $10.00
Merchandise to come.
Capacity
Stroke ‘N Stride: 300
Swimrun Sprint Solo: 100
Swimrun Short Solo: 100
Swimrun Short Team: 75 (teams)
Swimrun Long Solo: 100
Swimrun Long Team: 75 (teams)
Waiting List
Should capacity be reached before entries close, a waitlist will be opened. If a new spot becomes available, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted via SMS and given 24 hours to enter.
Team Entry
Team entries are available in the Swimrun Short and Swimrun Long races. There are male, female and mixed (one male, one female) categories.
For team entries, one team member (the team leader) will be responsible for entering on behalf of both members. In order to do this, the team leader will need to collect the following information from their partner before starting the entry process.
- Full Name
- DOB
- Mobile Number
- Email Address (each member must have a unique email to be accepted)
- Suburb, State & Postcode
- Emergency Contact Name and Mobile Number
- Relevant medical information
The team leader will also be accepting the Terms & Conditions and signing the Waiver on behalf of their partner, so permission should be obtained first (these can be read here).
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum Age Determination
Age determination for the minimum age for entry for all races and age category assignment is determined by the athlete’s age on December 31st during the Triathlon Australia season, which runs from 1 July to 30 June.
For this event, the date for determining an athlete’s age is 31 December 2024.
Stroke ‘N Stride: 12-years-old
Sprint: 12-years-old
Short: 15-years-old
Long: 17-years-old
Pre-requisites
Stroke ‘N Stride
- Can swim 500 metres continuously in open water
Swimrun Short
- Can swim 750 metres continuously in open water
Swimrun Long
- Can swim 1,500 metres continuously in open water
- Can hold a 2-minute/100m swim pace and a 10-minute/1km run pace
See Section 2.3: Eligibility of the Swimrun Australia Race Rules for official eligibility rules.
AGE GROUPS & CATEGORIES
AGE GROUPS
Swimrun Australia currently offers the following age group categories by race. Age group must be chosen at the time of entry. Results and placings are confined to the nominated age group.
As participation in our events grows, we will look to add more age groups.
RACE | U15 | U18 | OPEN | MASTERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STROKE ‘N STRIDE | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN SPRINT SOLO | – | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN SHORT SOLO | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN SHORT TEAM | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN LONG SOLO | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN LONG TEAM | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
U15 – 12-14 years old.
U18 – 15-17 years old.
Open – Unrestricted age group.
Masters Solo – 40+ years old.
Masters Team – Combined 90+ years, determined by combining the age of both team members, where the youngest is at least 35 years old, e.g. 35+55, 45+45, 55+55.
CATEGORIES
The following gender categories are offered by race.
Mixed teams are made up of one male and one female.
RACE | MALE | FEMALE | MIXED |
|---|---|---|---|
STROKE ‘N STRIDE | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN SPRINT SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN SHORT SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN SHORT TEAM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN LONG SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN LONG TEAM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
CUT-OFF TIMES
Swimrun Long
Participants should be able to finish the course in 3 hours 45 minutes, with the following check-point cut-off times:
- #2: Currumbin (Arrived at Hydration Station) – 8:30 am
- #4: Tallebudgera Beach (Arrived at Hydration Station) – 9:30 am
- #5: Rudd Park, Burleigh (Arrived at Burleigh Beach) – 10:00 am
Swimrun Short
Participants should be able to finish the course in 2 hours 30 minutes (8:00 – 10:30 am), with the following check-point cut-off times:
- #4: Tallebudgera Beach (Arrived at Hydration Station) – 9:30 am
- #5: Rudd Park, Burleigh (Arrived at Burleigh Beach) – 10:00 am
Swimrun Sprint
Participants should be able to finish the course in 1 hour 30 minutes (9:00 – 10:30 am), with the following check-point cut-off times:
- #5: Rudd Park, Burleigh (Arrived at Burleigh Beach) – 10:00 am
Cut-off times are in place for participant and event crew safety and ensure that the event is completed within the licenced period stipulated by landowners.
Event safety, medical support and crew reserve the right to remove participants from the course at any time if it appears their safety is at risk.
The event crew, at the discretion of the Race Director, may extend the cutoff times.
SCHEDULE & LOGISTICS
Swimrun Long Schedule
5:45-6:30 am – Registration (Rainbow Bay Beach)
6:35 am – Race briefing
6:45 am – Race start
Swimrun Short Schedule
7:00-7:45 am – Registration (Currumbin Beach)
7:50 am – Race briefing
8:00 am – Race start
Swimrun Sprint Schedule
8:00-8:45 am – Registration (Tallebudgera Beach)
8:50 am – Race briefing
9:00 am – Race start
10:30 am – Swimrun Presentations
Stroke ‘N Stride Schedule
7:50-8:20 am – Registration (Miami Beach)
8:25 am – Race briefing
8:30 am – Race start
9:15 am – Presentations
Note: The start of this race has been brought forward 30 minutes
Athlete & Gear Logistics
As this event has point-to-point races, some logistics must be managed.
Getting yourself to the start
It is the athlete’s responsibility to get to the start at either Rainbow Bay, Currumbin, or Tallebudgera. We suggest getting dropped off or taking an Uber/Taxi, as there is limited parking at these locations.
Getting your gear from the start to the finish
Swimrun Australia will transport your gear from the start to the finish.
Getting yourself back to the start
If you leave a vehicle at the start, it is your responsibility to return to it.
Final timings and more details on logistics will be provided in the Athlete Guide closer to the event.
MEET UPS
Meet Ups
Meet Ups are organised pre and post-event to train and get together socially, and are added to the activities schedule as they are developed.
Participation in Meet Ups is optional, and participants are responsible for their safety at all times.
There will be no official safety crew or water safety at these events, and participants should only partake if they have the confidence and ability to do so safely.
CLUB CHALLENGE
Are you a tri club? run club? swim group? surf club? Or are you something in between?
Will your members represent at our events? Will they stand on the podium?
Will you be crowned the club champions!?
This is your chance to stamp your club’s mark on swimrun with overall club domination at each Swimrun Australia event and as the overall winning club for 2024.
How it works
- Clubs don’t need to be official. If you’ve got a name and members who meet regularly, you’re a ‘club’
- Members add their club name to their entry (contact us if you’ve left it off)
- Points are allocated as follows:
- Mini = 1 point
- Sprint = 2 points
- Short = 3 points
- Long = 4 points
- Podium finish = 2 points
- Double points for the Australian Swimrun Championship event (Sydney North)
- A trophy will be awarded to the overall champion club for 2024 (at the completion of all events)
Set up @ event
Bring your club marquee and set up on-site, feel free to fly your flags and make the event your own.
If you’d like to organise something special, contact us.
CUP-LESS AID STATIONS
As part of our push to reduce our environmental footprint, Swimrun Australia events now have cup-less aid stations.
Participants will be required to carry their own cup or drink bottle, which can be used at hydration stations and public water taps.
Participants can bring their own or purchase a lightweight collapsible silicone cup with their entry for $10.
The Swimrun Australia-branded 200ml reusable cups squash down flat and can fit into your pocket, clip onto a belt or be tucked into your swimsuit or wetsuit.
There will be other strategies in place to assist with the experience, including super quick refilling UltraSpout dispensers (fills your cup in 2 seconds) and a small number of compostable cups for emergency backup use.
Public water bubblers are available along the course and are marked on the Google Course Maps.
RACE GEAR
The gear you race in will be determined by whether it is compulsory, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
Compulsory Items
Swimrun Sprint/Short/Long
- Swimsuit
- Shoes
- Swim Cap1
- Vest2
- Whistle
- Timing Bracelet3
Stroke ‘N Stride
- Swimsuit
- Swim Cap1
- Timing Bracelet3
Recommended Items
- Goggles
- Reusable Cup
Optional Items
- Wetsuit / Wetsuit Shorts
- Pull Buoy4
- Hand Paddles4
- Tether
- Nutrition
Prohibited Items
- Swim Fins
- Motorised Aids
- Tow Floats
- Backpacks
- Headphones
1Swim Caps are supplied by Swimrun Australia and reusable for future events at the same location.
2Vests are supplied by Swimrun Australia and returned at the finish line.
3Timing Bracelets are supplied by Swimrun Australia and returned at the finish line.
4Pull Buoys and Hand Paddles are prohibited in Stroke ‘N Stride.
More information
View the Swimrun Basics page and the Gear section of our Resources for more information and tips on race gear.
Please ensure you read Section 7: Equipment in the Swimrun Australia Race Rules.
RACE RULES
This event will be conducted under Swimrun Australia’s Race Rules.
The Race Rules cover the following:
- Eligibility
- Entry Conditions
- Athlete Conduct
- Course
- Racing
- Equipment
- Penalties
- Organisation Conduct
- Sponsors and Media Exposure
- Australian Swimrun Championship
The Race Rules take precedence over any other information communicated via the website or other means.
Current Version: 3.0 (As at 22 May 2024)
OUR RACE PHILOSOPHY
Swimrun Australia events are designed as urban adventure races. Our goal is to make racing on the course as natural and environmentally friendly as possible.
To achieve this,
We do not extensively mark the course
Whilst we do place some signage on the course, particularly at swim entries and exits, split junctions, and road crossings, it is the participant’s responsibility to know the course.
To stay on course, we suggest studying the Google Maps course, downloading the GPX file to a smartwatch, and scouting/practising on the course beforehand.
We keep water safety back from swimmers
All swim sections have comprehensive water safety, however, in order to make the swim feel free and open, we ask water safety to maintain visual whilst keeping back from the swim line.
Each participant carries a whistle that can be used to get the attention of the event crew, and gear such as wetsuits and pull buoys aid in safety.
We minimise our environmental footprint
Swimrun Australia strives to deliver events with the least possible impact on our race locations.
There is no littering on the course, and participants will need to carry their own collapsible cup to use at hydration stations. Course maps also indicate the location of public water bubblers and toilets.
2024 SWIMRUN AUSTRALIA SERIES
Earning Points
Points are earned in the following races:
- Short Solo
- Short Team
- Long Solo
- Long Team
View the Series page for more information.
PARTICIPANT TRANSFERS & WITHDRAWALS
Participant Transfers (Within an Event)
The following three transfer options are available:
1. Downgrade or upgrade race distance [Solo/Team]
- When downgrading: There are no refunds for the difference in price
- When upgrading: The difference in price will be charged at the current tier price
- Fee = $12
2. Switch out a participant [Team]
- Teams can change one team member and make one race category change, i.e.
- 1 male team member in a male team is switched for another male team member, remaining in the male category
- 1 male team member in a male team is switched for a female team member and the category is changed to a mixed team
- Fee = $12
3. Switch from team to solo [Team]
- Only for when a team of two participants becomes one solo participant
- There are no refunds for the difference in price
- Fee = $12
Please note that you cannot:
- transfer your solo entry to someone else
- split a team entry into two solo entries
- transfer your team entry to another team
- transfer your team to Sprint or Stroke ‘N Stride (there is no team category)
- turn up on race day as a team entry and race solo
Processing a Transfer
- Transfers can be made up to three days before the event
- Transfers are only accepted via the online registration system
- To make a transfer, click on the Enter Now button on the race page, then, locate and click on the Transfer Now button. You will be asked to enter the email address you used with your initial entry. Follow the instructions to make your transfer.
Entry Deferral (To another Event)
Entries cannot be deferred to future events.
Participant Withdrawal (Prior to an Event)
Entrants wishing to withdraw after entering will be subject to the following refund conditions
- 75% refund if advised 6 or more weeks out from the event
- 50% refund if advised less than 6 weeks but more than 4 weeks out from the event
- No refunds within 4 weeks of the event
These refund conditions apply to all requests we receive, regardless of circumstances.
Requests for refunds must be made to us in writing via email at info@swimrun.com.au.
A refund will be processed within 14 business days if it is eligible.
Refunds are automatically issued to the credit/debit card originally used to pay for the entry. If this card has since been cancelled or has expired, Swimrun Australia must be notified when requesting the eligible refund.
Refunds do not include the booking and payment processing fee, which is non-refundable.
If you are not eligible for a refund, you may not receive a reply to your email.
No-Show (On Event Day)
Participants who do not attend registration and do not race on event day will forfeit their entry and any merchandise associated with their entry.
Any products purchased with an entry can be collected from Swimrun Australia via a self-addressed courier package or on the day by family or friends. Collection by family or friends must be accompanied by an email to Swimrun Australia no later than the day before the event permitting the named party to collect on the athlete’s behalf.
Swimrun Australia delivers complex, niche events with a small team of two. Events are expensive to run, and most non-refundable expenses are borne upfront. The cost to deliver an event is spread amongst a small number of participants, many of whom do not enter until close to race day.
The decisions we make and the risks we take to deliver an event for you are based on the level of entries we receive at certain milestones in the lead-up to the event. This policy ensures we can be confident in our decision-making, pay our suppliers, and ultimately commit to delivering the event.
Our four-week no-refund period is based on when we need to 100% commit to going ahead with the event and ensures explicitly that impending weather is not a factor in participant decision-making.
We constantly review our pricing and delivery model to ensure the best value for participants with a modest return for us, which we then use to develop our events, including creating new exciting events. We also review this policy annually to ensure it is fair and reasonable.
In return, we ask that participants join us on our journey, share a little of the risk, and support us in our vision to ensure that the sport of swimrun survives and thrives in Australia.
Thanks for your understanding and support; we truly appreciate it.
Swimrun Australia delivers complex, niche events with a small team of two. Events are expensive to run, and most non-refundable expenses are borne upfront. The cost to deliver an event is spread amongst a small number of participants, many of whom do not enter until close to race day.
The decisions we make and the risks we take to deliver an event for you are based on the level of entries we receive at certain milestones in the lead-up to the event. This policy ensures we can be confident in our decision-making, pay our suppliers, and ultimately commit to delivering the event.
Our four-week no-refund period is based on when we need to 100% commit to going ahead with the event and ensures explicitly that impending weather is not a factor in participant decision-making.
We constantly review our pricing and delivery model to ensure the best value for participants with a modest return for us, which we then use to develop our events, including creating new exciting events. We also review this policy annually to ensure it is fair and reasonable.
In return, we ask that participants join us on our journey, share a little of the risk, and support us in our vision to ensure that the sport of swimrun survives and thrives in Australia.
Thanks for your understanding and support; we truly appreciate it.
Support Swimrun Australia and the sport of swimrun in Australia by:
- Committing to an event and entering early
- Telling your friends and family to get involved
- Spreading the word on social media
- Volunteering at events if you’re not racing
- Suggesting potential event sponsors within your business network
EVENT MODIFICATION & CANCELLATION
Course Modifications
The course may be changed for safety and/or other reasons before or during the race.
If any swim legs are considered unsafe, one or more of the swims may be removed from the course.
Should it be deemed necessary to remove all the swims from the course due to an unacceptable level of risk, a revised run-only course will become the official course.
If the course is modified, the entry fee shall be non-refundable.
Weather-affected Cancellation
In the event of an event cancellation due to storm, rain, inclement weather, winds, or other Force Majeure conditions (Race Rules, Section 9.2), or where government bodies mandate the event is not permitted to go ahead because of weather-impacted land and/or services, the entry fee shall be non-refundable.
VOLUNTEER AND RACE FOR FREE
Join in the fun of swimrun as a volunteer member of our event crew!
Volunteers will receive merchandise, and, if you’re inspired by what you see, a free entry for themselves into a future Swimrun Australia event.
Put your name down on our volunteer list today and we’ll be in touch.
SUBSCRIBE
Join the Swimrun Australia community for helpful resources and to keep up-to-date
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
1. MERCH ITEM
The first 500 entries receive a one-of-a-kind Gold Coast merchandise item to remember the race.
2. FINISHER PENNENT
Enjoy a keepsake upon finishing that you can enjoy for many years to come. It's a satisfying feeling to recount your adventure.
3. FINISH PHOTOS
Complimentary hires finish line photos. We'll do our best to immortalise you crossing the finish line and against a backdrop.
4. COURSE PHOTOS
We'll capture your achievement at various locations out on the course, which you can purchase for a super-affordable price.
5. LIVE TRACKING
For your safety and interest, you'll be tracked throughout the course and your splits will be available in your live results.
6. SAFETY CREW
Comprehensive water safety at every swim location, event crew along the entire course, and medical response units.
7. NUTRITION & FRUIT
Hydration stations will be awaiting you at the start line, along the course, and at the finish line (including a fruit spread).
8. TRI AUST. ENDORSED
A professionally run, safe and fair event. Sanctioning, technical support and insurance are provided by Triathlon Australia.
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