- SOLO
With shorter bay swims, cruisy shoreline running, and plenty of scenery along the way, the Discovery course is your feel-good introduction to swimrun. It’s fun, achievable, and made for anyone keen to dip a toe into the sport without going full endurance mode. Go at your own pace, enjoy the flow, and soak up the bayside buzz.
SWIM
- Sections: 2
- Total Distance: 800m
- Longest Swim: 400m
- Water Temp: 19-21°C
- Type: Flat Open Water
RUN
- Sections: 3
- Total Distance: 3.2km
- Longest Run: 1,700m
- Elevation: 20m
- Type: Sand, Footpath
GEAR
The course flow
| SECTION | DISCIPLINE | DISTANCE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Run | 1,700m | Sand, Path |
| 2 | Swim | 400m | Open Water |
| 3 | Run | 1,450m | Path, Sand |
| 4 | Swim | 400m | Open Water |
| 5 | Run | 50m | 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
A bright, breezy bayside adventure made for curious, adventurous souls. It’s achievable, uplifting, and packed with feel-good moments from the first splash to the final stretch along the sand. Take your time, soak up the shoreline views, and finish with a grin that sticks. Good vibes guaranteed.
Keep an eye on the clock
This course includes timed checkpoints to help us manage water safety and keep the event flowing smoothly.
If you don’t reach Checkpoints #2, #4, or #5 before the designated cut-off times, you won’t be able to continue beyond that point. This ensures our water safety teams can reposition along the course and focus their support where it’s needed most.
To stay on track, aim to complete the course in 3 hours and 45 minutes, maintaining approximately:
2 minutes per 100m in the water
8 minutes per kilometre on the run
These are steady, achievable paces; just keep things consistent and enjoy the journey.
| LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|
| 1. Rainbow Bay Beach (Race Start) | 0645 |
| 2. Currumbin Beach (Arrived at Nutrition Station) | 0830 |
| 3. Currumbin Lagoon (Completed Swim) | - |
| 4. Tallebudgera Beach (Arrived at Nutrition Station) | 0930 |
| 5. Rudd Park, Burleigh (Arrived at Burleigh Beach) | 1000 |
| 6. Miami Beach (Race Finish) | 1030 |
The run sheet
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SWIMRUN
Enduro 15.0
A big-hearted bayside journey from Beaumaris to Brighton. With long, open swims and cruisy foreshore running, this is Melbourne’s ultimate test of stamina. Cliffs, coves, soft sand, skyline views – it’s tough, rewarding, and built for adventurous souls who love a feel-good challenge.
- 15km total
- 3km swims
- 12km run
- 11 sections
- Solo or team
- 17+ years
