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 2023.

Mini: 12-years-old
Sprint: 12-years-old
Short: 15-years-old
Long: 15-years-old

Pre-requisites

Mini: Can swim 400 metres continuously in open water
Sprint, Short & Long: Can swim 500 metres continuously in open water

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

There are technically only cut-off times for the Swimrun Long race.

Participants should be able to finish the course in 3 hours 30 minutes, with the following check-point cut-off times on the return leg:

• Checkpoint 4: Watsons Bay (completed swim) – 2 hrs 10 mins
• Checkpoint 5:  Nielsen Park – 2 hrs 40 mins

Participants in the Sprint and Short races must complete the course within the 3-hour 30-minute Swimrun Long window.

PREVIOUS SPLITS

2023 Swimrun Long Times (All categories, Team only)

Checkpoint 4 (Cut-Off: 2:10)

Fastest time – 1:03
Slowest time – 2:06
Average time – 1:45

Checkpoint 5 (Cut-Off: 2:40)

Fastest time – 1:18
Slowest time – 2:37
Average time – 2:09

Finish Line

Fastest time – 1:43
Slowest time – 3:28
Average time – 2:42

2023 Swimrun Sprint Times (All categories, Team only)

Finish Line

Fastest time – 1:04
Slowest time – 2:11
Average time – 1:23

Note: Sprint & Long have only previously been raced in teams. Mini & Short have not been raced before.

Meet Ups

Participation in pre and post-event 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.

Schedule

6:30-7:20 am – Registration
7:30 am – Race briefing
7:45-8:00 am – Sprint/Short/Long starts
8:15 am – Mini start
10:30 am – Presentations
11:30 am – Last finishers

Athlete & Gear Logistics

The start and finish for all races is in the Event Hub at Woollahra Sailing Club. 

Gear drop is available.

More details on logistics will be provided in the Athlete Guide closer to the event.

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.

Compulsory items (Sprint/Short/Long): Swimsuit, Shoes, Swim Cap^#, Vest*, Whistle, Timing Bracelet^.

Compulsory items (Mini): Swimsuit, Swim Cap^#, Timing bracelet^.

Recommended items: Goggles, Reusable Cup

Optional items: Wetsuit, Wetsuit Shorts, Pull Buoy, Hand Paddles, Tether, Nutrition.

Prohibited items: Swim Fins, Motorised Aids, Tow Floats, Backpacks.

*Vests are supplied by SRA and returned at the finish line.
^#Swim Caps are supplied by SRA.
^Timing bracelets are supplied and returned at the finish line. 

View the Swimrun Basics page and the Gear section of our Resources for more information and tips on race gear and ensure you read Section 4: Equipment in the Swimrun Australia Race Rules.

This event will be conducted under Swimrun Australia’s Race Rules.

The Race Rules cover the following:

– Introduction to competition rules
– Athlete conduct (including entry conditions and eligibility)
– Course
– Equipment
– Penalties
– Swimrun Australia conduct
– Sponsors and Media Exposure

To view the latest Race Rules and Waiver documents, visit the Documents section of the Resources page.

Earning Points

Points are earned in the following races:

• Short Solo
• Short Team
• Long Solo
• Long Team

View the Series page for more information.

This is not an Australian Swimrun Championship event.

Updated 30 April 2024

All eligible transfers must be processed online by the participant who completed the initial entry.

Participant Transfers (Within an event)

The following transfer options are available:

Downgrade or upgrade race distance [Solo/Team]

• Fee = $20
• 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

Switch out a participant [Team]

• Fee = $20
• 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

Switch from team to solo [Team]

• Fee = $20
• There are no refunds for the difference in price

Please note that you cannot:

• transfer your solo entry to someone else
• transfer your team entry to another team
• transfer your team to Sprint or Mini (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 (12 pm, Wed 8 May)
• Transfers are only accepted via the online registration system
• To make a transfer, sign in to the registration system via the green [Change/Modify Entry] button – TRANSFER HERE

Participant Transfers (To another event)

We do not carry over any entries to future events for any reason.

Participant Cancellation (Refund Policy)

If you cannot participate in this event, entry fee refunds are available according to the following:

• 75% refund if advised 6 or more weeks out from the event (Before and including 29 Mar)
• 50% refund if advised less than 6 weeks but more than 4 weeks out from the event (30 Mar – 12 Apr)
• No refunds within 4 weeks of the event (From and including 13 Apr)

Any historic entries carried over from previous events before this 2024 policy are no longer eligible for a refund.

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.

If a refund is possible, please allow up to 14 business days for it to be processed. The refund is automatically issued to the credit card originally used to pay for the registration. If this card has since been cancelled or has expired, please notify us when requesting the eligible refund.

Refunds do not include the 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

Entrants who do not attend registration on event day will forfeit any merchandise associated with their entry

Any products purchased with an entry will be held for collection no later than 14 days from the day of the event (or via a self-addressed courier package). Collection by family or friends must be accompanied by an email to Swimrun Australia no later than the day before permitting the named party to collect on your behalf.

Cancellation by Us

Please see section 6.2 Force Majeure of the Swimrun Australia Race Rules.

Why we have this policy

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.

How you can help us

• Commit to an event and enter early
• Tell your friends and family to get involved
• Spread the word on social media
• Volunteer at events if you’re not racing
• Is there a potential event sponsor within your business network?

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.