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MELBOURNE
LOCATION:
BRIGHTON
VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA
DATE:
SATURDAY
29 MARCH 2025
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DESCRIPTION
Get ready to be part of history with our inaugural Melbourne swimrun!
This race combines endurance, adventure, and the vibrant spirit of Melbourne’s coastline, offering a unique experience for athletes of all levels.
Embark on the ultimate urban adventure as you journey along the Bay Trail, where the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay meet the lively charm of Melbourne’s Bayside. With the city skyline and iconic coastal landmarks as your constant companions, this spectacular course offers breathtaking views at every turn.
Dive in for exhilarating swim legs, each showcasing a new perspective of Melbourne’s stunning waterfront. On land, tackle diverse running terrain that combines off-road trails, sandy beaches, and picturesque paths, making every step a memory.
Whether racing solo or as a team, this event is the perfect blend of challenge and beauty, making it a must-do for amphibious athletes.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this landmark event—experience Melbourne’s stunning coast like never before and make this adventure one to remember!
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RACES
DISCOVERY
4KM | 5 SECTIONS
SWIM 800M, RUN 3.2KM
Kick off your swimrun journey with a thrilling sprint distance starting at Hampton Beach, featuring exhilarating runs along the golden sands of Hampton and Brighton beaches and invigorating swims at Green Point and around the iconic Brighton Baths — the perfect blend of adventure and coastal beauty!
SWIM 800M, RUN 3.2KM
Kick off your swimrun journey with a thrilling sprint distance starting at Hampton Beach, featuring exhilarating runs along the golden sands of Hampton and Brighton beaches and invigorating swims at Green Point and around the iconic Brighton Baths — the perfect blend of adventure and coastal beauty!
SOLO
EXPERIENCE
10.6KM | 13 SECTIONS
SWIM 2.1KM, RUN 8.5KM
This is the inbetweener, not a sprint, not a slog. You can race solo or as a team and use the distance as a stepping stone to the Enduro race. A unique feature of this race is the crossing of the Parsley Bay Bridge to mark the start of the return leg.
SWIM 2.1KM, RUN 8.5KM
This is the inbetweener, not a sprint, not a slog. You can race solo or as a team and use the distance as a stepping stone to the Enduro race. A unique feature of this race is the crossing of the Parsley Bay Bridge to mark the start of the return leg.
SOLO & TEAM
ENDURO
15KM | 11 SECTIONS
SWIM 3KM, RUN 12KM
Experience the ultimate urban adventure from Beaumaris to Brighton. With the city skyline and iconic coastal landmarks as your backdrop, this spectacular course winds along the scenic Bay Trail, offering unforgettable views at every turn. Dive into the pristine waters of Port Phillip Bay for exhilarating swim legs, and conquer diverse running terrain that blends off-road trails, sandy beaches, and picturesque paths—turning every moment into an unforgettable thrill.
SWIM 3KM, RUN 12KM
Experience the ultimate urban adventure from Beaumaris to Brighton. With the city skyline and iconic coastal landmarks as your backdrop, this spectacular course winds along the scenic Bay Trail, offering unforgettable views at every turn. Dive into the pristine waters of Port Phillip Bay for exhilarating swim legs, and conquer diverse running terrain that blends off-road trails, sandy beaches, and picturesque paths—turning every moment into an unforgettable thrill.
SOLO & TEAM
2.4KM | 9 SECTIONS
SWIM 620M, RUN 1.68KM
This more traditional aquathlon-style race is contained to the beach and bay. You'll complete two circuits barefoot and cross through the event hub halfway through to the roaring support of your friends and family.
SWIM 620M, RUN 1.68KM
This more traditional aquathlon-style race is contained to the beach and bay. You'll complete two circuits barefoot and cross through the event hub halfway through to the roaring support of your friends and family.
*Distances are approximate. Swim distances include any wade component. The final course is subject to change before race day and will be determined on the morning of the event. View Google Map course for more detail. The course is not extensively marked, participants are required to know the course.
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
Visit Resources for general information, how-to, and tips.
Our Terms and Conditions contain event policies and race rules.
Your post-entry Athlete Guide will be emailed to you containing everything you need to know to prepare for this event.
ENTRY FEES & TERMS
ENTRY | 1ST 251 | ON TIME1 | LATE1 | ODL2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCOVERY SOLO / YOUTH | $67 | $74 | $89 | $4.50 |
DISCOVERY SOLO | $89 | $99 | $119 | $4.50 |
ENDURO SOLO | $161 | $179 | $215 | $4.50 |
ENDURO TEAM | $322 | $358 | $430 | $4.50 PP |
What’s included? See what you get with your entry below.
1Booking and payment processing fee
A payment processing fee of 2.8% is added to each order.
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.
Youth Age
Participants who are under the age of 18 on 31/12/2024.
Tiered Pricing
1st 25: The first 25 entries in each category
On Time: From 1st 25 expended (or 15 Feb if sooner) until 16 March 2025
Late: 17 March – 26 March 2025
Entries will close at midnight, Wednesday, 26 March, unless sold out prior.
Additional Purchases
Whistle: $5.00
Reusable Silicone Cup: $10.00
Merchandise to come.
Capacity
Discovery Solo: 100
Enduro Solo: 100
Enduro Team: 50 (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 Experience and Enduro 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 for 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.
Discovery: 12-years-old
Enduro: 15-years-old
Pre-requisites
Swimrun Discovery
- Can swim 750 metres continuously in open water
Swimrun Enduro
- Can swim 1,000 metres continuously in open water
- Can hold a 2-minute/100m swim pace and an 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 DISCOVERY SOLO | – | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN EXPERIENCE SOLO | – | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN EXPERIENCE TEAM | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN ENDURO SOLO | – | – | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN ENDURO 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 DISCOVERY SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN EXPERIENCE SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN EXPERIENCE TEAM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
SWIMRUN ENDURO SOLO | ✔ | ✔ | – |
SWIMRUN ENDURO TEAM | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
CUT-OFF TIMES
Enduro participants should be able to finish the course in 3 hours 30 minutes.
Participants in the Discovery race must complete the course within the 3-hour 30-minute Enduro window.
SCHEDULE & LOGISTICS
Enduro Schedule
6:30-7:15 am – Registration (Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron)
7:20 am – Race briefing
7:30 am – Swimrun Enduro race starts
~9:15 am – First finishers (Brighton)
~10:15 am – Presentations
~11:00 am – Last finishers
Discovery Schedule
8:00-8:45 am – Registration (Hampton Beach)
8:50 am – Race briefing
9:00 am – Swimrun Discovery race starts
~9:30 am – First finishers (Brighton)
~10:15 am – Presentations
~11:00 am – Last finishers
Athlete & Gear Logistics (Swimrun)
As this event is a point-to-point course, some logistics must be managed.
Getting yourself to the start
Athletes are responsible for getting themselves to the start at either Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron or Hampton Beach. We suggest getting dropped off or taking an Uber or taxi.
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.
More details on logistics will be provided in the Athlete Guide closer to the event.
RACING WITH A DISABILITY (AND GUIDE)
Swimrun Australia welcomes athletes with a disability to enjoy the sport of swimrun.
To ensure a seamless experience for you on race day, please reach out to us if you would like to:
- Discuss the course/race specifics and suitability
- Discuss how we can provide assistance
Guides
If you require a guide to support you during the race, we must know that they will be attending and the guide must complete an entry and obtain a One Day Licence.
To facilitate this, please follow this process:
- Contact us to let us know you will be racing with a guide
- We will send you a code to allow the guide to enter for free
- On the entry form, the guide must check the ‘Guide’ box and enter the name of the participant they are supporting
- If the guide is not a member of Triathlon Australia, they will need to purchase a One Day Licence ($4.50)
Guides will be provided with a swim cap, race vest, and tracking bracelet. Whistles and cups can be purchased at the time of entry (if required).
2025 SWIMRUN AUSTRALIA SERIES
Earning Points
Points are earned in the following races:
- Experience Solo
- Experience Team
- Enduro Solo
- Enduro Team
View the Series page for more information.
REFUNDS, TRANSFERS & DEFERRALS
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
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 solo entry for themselves into a future Swimrun Australia event.
Put your name down on our volunteer list today and we’ll be in touch.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
1. ENTRY MERCH
Entrants who race receive a piece of Swimrun Australia merchandise to cement their place as an Australian swimrunner!
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.
