Swimrun Australia

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The OG: From Harbour to Headland

Sydney East is our original event - Australia’s first ever swimrun - and it’s only grown bigger, better, and more beautiful since that first splash in 2016.

The course winds through some of Sydney’s most iconic and scenic landscapes. You’ll move across harbour beaches, national park trails, rock platforms, and open water crossings, all with jaw-dropping views of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and through to South Head. It’s a journey like no other.

The swims are short and inviting, and the runs are totally doable. Whether you’re brand new to swimrun or chasing speed and technical terrain, this course brings something for everyone. Go solo or team up with a mate. Bring your crew, your sense of adventure, and get ready to experience swimrun where it all started.

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CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

Each course weaves together ocean swims and shoreline runs, with dreamy inland waterway sections that lead you through hidden pockets of the Gold Coast most people don’t realise are so spectacular; showcasing the very best of the region and delivering a finish-line feeling you’ll never forget.

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Discovery

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

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Experience

This adventure is a great chance to test your fitness and build your endurance in a fun, supportive setting. It showcases all the best parts of the course, challenging enough to feel proud, but totally achievable.

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Enduro

With a long ocean swim and extended beach runs, this is the ultimate test of stamina. Tough, rewarding, and made for those who love pushing their limits. Is it for swimmers or runners? There’s only one way to find out.

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Stroke 'N Stride

Kick off your shoes and dive into a fun, no-fuss barefoot adventure along the sand and in the sea. The out-and-back course keeps things simple, making it the perfect event for anyone keen to have a go.

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The Experience Is the Reward

At Swimrun Australia, we’re all about delivering the good stuff; real experiences, lasting memories, and everything you need for an unforgettable day on course.

Because what you take home isn’t just photos and a finish time - it’s the pride, the moments, and the story you’ll keep telling.

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EVENT INFO

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 Aus Triathlon season which runs from 1 July to 30 June.

For this event, the date for determining an athlete’s age is 31 December 2025.

Stroke N Stride: 12 years old
Discovery: 12 years old
Experience: 15 years old
Enduro: 17 years old

PRE-REQUISITES

Stroke ‘N Stride

  • Can swim 500 metres continuously in open water

Swimrun Discovery/Experience

  • 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 a 10-minute/1km run pace

See Section 2.3: Eligibility of the Swimrun Australia Race Rules for official eligibility rules.

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.


Stroke ‘N Stride: U15, U18, Open
Discovery: U18, Open
Experience [Solo]: U18, Open, Masters
Experience [Team]: Open, Masters
Enduro [Solo]: Open, Masters
Enduro [Team]: Open, Masters

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.

Stroke ‘N Stride: Male, Female
Discovery: Male, Female
Experience [Solo]: Male, Female
Experience [Team]: Male, Female, Mixed
Enduro [Solo]: Male, Female
Enduro [Team]: Male, Female, Mixed

  • CUT-OFF TIMES

Enduro

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

Experience

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

Discovery

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

Enduro

5:45-6:30 am – Registration (Rainbow Bay Beach)
6:35 am – Race briefing
6:45 am – Race start

Experience

7:00-7:45 am – Registration (Currumbin Beach)
7:50 am – Race briefing
8:00 am – Race start

Discovery

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

7:50-8:20 am – Registration (Miami Beach)
8:25 am – Race briefing
8:30 am – Race start
9:15 am – Presentations

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.

Current pricing can be found on the registration page. 

Aus Triathlon One Day Licence (ODL)

An Aus Triathlon One Day Licence is required if the participant is not a member of Aus Triathlon. This fee includes Public Liability and Personal Accident Cover to the holder.

Service Fee

A payment processing fee of 2.8% is added to each order.

Youth Age

Participants who are under the age of 18 on 31/12/2025.

Tiered Pricing

Early: Until 30 June 2025
On Time: 1 July – 31 August 2025
Late: 1 – 10 September 2025

Entries will close at midnight, Wednesday, 10 September, unless sold out prior.

Additional Purchases

Whistle: $5.00
Reusable Silicone Cup: $10.00

Merchandise to come.

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).

RACE EARLY ON-TIME LATE ODL
STROKE ‘N STRIDE $62 $69 $83 $4.50
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Sample #3 Row 3, Content 1 Row 3, Content 2

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 WITHDRAWL (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.

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.

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.

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