SYDNEY EAST
ENDURO
17KM
27
17 YEARS
Be quick, entries are strictly limited.
- SOLO
- TEAM
This year, the 2026 Australian Swimrun Championship is contested by teams over this distance.
SWIM
- Sections: 13
- Total Distance: 2km
- Longest Swim: 300m
- Water Temp: 20-22°C
- Type: Harbour Beaches & Bays
RUN
- Sections: 14
- Total Distance: 15km
- Longest Run: 2.3km
- Elevation: 200m
- Type: Sand, Footpath, Boardwalk
GEAR
- Wetsuit
- Neoprene Shorts
- Hand Paddles
- Pull Buoy
- Goggles
- Swimsuit
- Shoes
- Vest (Supplied)
- Swim Cap (Supplied)
The course flow
| SECTION | DISCIPLINE | DISTANCE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Run | 880m | Sand |
| 2 | Swim | 300m | Harbour Bay (Rock Exit) |
| 3 | Run | 500m | Trail |
| 4 | Swim | 50m | Sheltered Bay (Jump Entry) |
| 5 | Run | 1,200m | Trail |
| 6 | Swim | 200m | Harbour Beach (Inside Net) |
| 7 | Run | 2,300m | Footpath |
| 8 | Swim | 120m | Enclosed Flat Water Beach |
| 9 | Run | 800m | Footpath |
| 10 | Swim | 160m | Harbour Beach (Around Pilot Station) |
| 11 | Run | 950m | Footpath |
| 12 | Swim | 170m | Harbour Beach (Around Pylons) |
| 13 | Run | 1,750m | Footpath |
| 14 | Swim | 170m | Harbour Beach (Around Pylons) |
| 15 | Run | 950m | Footpath |
| 16 | Swim | 160m | Harbour Beach (Around Pilot Station) |
| 17 | Run | 800m | Footpath |
| 18 | Swim | 120m | Enclosed Flat Water Beach |
| 19 | Run | 2,300m | Footpath |
| 20 | Swim | 200m | Harbour Beach (Inside Net) |
| 21 | Run | 1,200m | Trail |
| 22 | Swim | 50m | Sheltered Bay (Ramp Exit) |
| 23 | Run | 500m | Trail |
| 24 | Swim | 300m | Harbour Bay (Rock Entry) |
| 25 | Run | 780m | Sand |
| 26 | Swim | 60m | Sheltered Harbour (Ramp Exit) |
| 27 | 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
The original Sydney East course, linking bite-sized swims with long, flowing coastal runs from Rose Bay to Hornby Lighthouse and back. Short sections keep it manageable, generous cut-offs remove the pressure, and the rhythm of the course rewards steady forward motion. A true end-to-end harbour journey for adventurous souls.
Keep an eye on the clock
This course includes timed checkpoints to help manage water safety and keep the day flowing smoothly.
If you do not reach Checkpoints #2 or #3 on the return leg before the designated cut-off times, you will not be able to continue beyond that point. This allows our water safety teams to reposition along the course and focus support where it’s needed most.
To stay comfortably on track, plan to complete the course within 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Please note that Enduro presentations will take place at 10:30am. If you are due to finish after this time, you may miss the presentations.
| LOCATION | TIME |
|---|---|
| 1. Woollahra Sailing Club (Start) | 0745 |
| 2. Watsons Bay (Completed Swim) | 1000 |
| 3. Nielsen Park (Completed Swim) | 1030 |
| 4. Woollahra Sailing Club (Finish) | 1130 |
The run sheet
looking for something else?
Try one
of these
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.
- 11km total
- 1.3km swim
- 9.7km run
- 17 sections
- Solo only
- 15+ years
SWIMRUN
Discovery 6.0
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.
- 6km total
- 750m swim
- 5.25km run
- 11 sections
- Solo only
- 12+ years
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.
- 2km total
- 700m swim
- 1.3km run
- 9 sections
- Solo only
- 12+ years
