Swimrun Australia

SYDNEY EAST

STROKE 'N STRIDE

DISTANCE

2.4KM

SECTIONS

9

MINIMUM AGE

12 YEARS

This barefoot multi-stage aquathlon is your easy way into the world of swimrun. No gear, just sand, sea, and two fun circuits. Open to all ages and perfect for family and friends, it’s just as welcoming whether you’ve done plenty of training or none at all. There’s no time limit and no fuss, just a feel-good challenge you can enjoy at your own pace.

You’ll pass through the pumping event hub mid-course to cheers from friends and family, all within Swimrun Australia’s largest festival of swimrun, where three swimrun distances and a buzzing event hub bring the whole community together. Easy to try, hard not to love.

SWIM

RUN

GEAR

No equipment is required aside from the compulsory items.
OPTIONAL
COMPULSORY
NOT ALLOWED

The course flow

SECTION DISCIPLINE DISTANCE DESCRIPTION
1 Run 60m Path
2 Swim 250m Harbour
3 Run 800m Sand
4 Swim 50m Harbour
5 Run 100m Footpath
6 Swim 250m Harbour
7 Run 800m Sand
8 Swim 50m Harbour
9 Run 40m Footpath

*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

Stroke n Stride follows a simple, flowing loop along Rose Bay Beach, linking short harbour swims with barefoot runs on sand and path. The two-lap format keeps the course familiar and confidence-building, with a mid-course pass through the event hub before heading out again. Compact, sheltered, and easy to follow, it’s a relaxed introduction to moving between land and water.

The run sheet

0630-0720

Registration

Woollahra Sailing Club

0630-0720

0755

Athlete Briefing

At the start line

0755

0800

Stroke ‘N Stride Start

All-category start

0800

0900

Presentations

Finish Hub

0900

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