Swimrun Australia

GOLD COAST

DISCOVERY

DISTANCE

5KM

SECTIONS

7

MINIMUM AGE

12 YEARS

The ideal way to dip your toes into the world of swimrun, or push your pace on a fun, fast course. With a calm creek swim at Talle and two refreshing ocean swims, it’s a well-balanced mini adventure that’s exciting, rewarding, and totally doable for everyday athletes.

SWIM

RUN

GEAR

This distance can be completed with minimal gear and equipment.
RECOMMENDED
COMPULSORY

The course flow

SECTION DISCIPLINE DISTANCE DESCRIPTION
1 Run 600m Sand
2 Swim 400m Creek
3 Run 1,700m Footpath
4 Swim 400m Ocean
5 Run 1,300m Sand
6 Swim 300m Ocean
7 Run 300m Sand

*Distances are approximate. Swim distances include any wade component and do not account for the tide. The final course is determined on the morning of the event.

course map

Your
adventure

From creek to ocean; it’s fast, fun, and fuss-free. Cruise it or sprint it, solo or with your crew. Minimal gear, maximum good times. The perfect intro to swimrun or a chance to race your mates and show ’em what you’ve got.

The run sheet

0800-0845

Registration

Tallebudgera Beach

0800-0845

0850

Bag Drop Closes

Carpark

0850

0855

Athlete Briefing

At the start line

0855

0900

Discovery Start

All-category start
Competitors to the front

0900

1030

Presentations

Finish Hub

1030

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Experience

This adventure is a great chance to test your fitness and build your endurance in a supportive setting. Showcasing all the best parts of the course, it’s challenging enough to feel proud, but totally achievable and boast-worthy.