Swimrun Australia

SYDNEY EAST

DISCOVERY

DISTANCE

6KM

SECTIONS

11

MINIMUM AGE

12 YEARS

Be quick, entries are strictly limited.

A fun, fast, feel-good intro to swimrun. Short, scenic sections link Rose Bay and Nielsen Park, with a bonus wander through the hidden Mount Trefle Track. It’s exciting, achievable, and the perfect way to dip your toes into the sport.

SWIM

RUN

GEAR

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

The course flow

SECTION DISCIPLINE DISTANCE DESCRIPTION
1 Run 880m Sand
2 Swim 300m Harbour
3 Run 500m Trail
4 Swim 50m Harbour
5 Run 2,540m Trail
6 Swim 50m Habour
7 Run 500m Trail
8 Swim 300m Harbour
9 Run 780m Trail
10 Swim 60m Harbour
11 40m Run Path

*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 harbour beach to bush track, it’s playful, scenic, and easy to enjoy. Move at your own pace, solo or with a mate. Short swims, runnable trails, big views. A relaxed, feel-good intro to swimrun.

The run sheet

0630-0720

Registration

Woollahra Sailing Club

0630-0720

00730

Athlete Briefing

Courtyard

00730

0751

Discovery Start

All-category start

0751

1030

Presentations

Finish Hub

1030

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SWIMRUN

Enduro 17.0

The original Sydney East challenge. Bite-sized swims and rolling runs carry you from Rose Bay all the way to Hornby Lighthouse and back, serving up the kind of rewarding, feel-good grind adventurous souls live for. Long, achievable, and unforgettable.

SWIMRUN

Experience 11.0

Not a sprint, not a slog – just the sweet spot. This steady, flowing course takes you deeper into Sydney Harbour’s shoreline beauty, including the iconic crossing of Parsley Bay Bridge to kick-start your journey home. A natural next step for growing swimrunners.

AQUATHON

Stroke 'N Stride

A punchy, barefoot blast around Rose Bay. Two quickfire circuits, one buzzing event hub, and plenty of cheers from friends and family as you dash through halfway. Classic, simple, and seriously fun.