• 7:30 am – Registration and check-in open for all swims and beach run (surf club)
• 7:55 am – Race briefing for the 2km & 4km run (at the start line)
• 8:00 am – 2km & 4km beach run start
• 8:55 am – Race briefing for the 500m swim (at the start line)
• 9:00 am – 500m swim start
• 9:25 am – Race briefing for the 1km swim (at the start line)
• 9:30 am – 1km swim start
• 9:30 am – Awards presentation for the beach runs and 500m swim (on the beach)
• 10:25 am – Race briefing for the 2.1km swim (at the start line)
• 10:30 am – 2.1km swim start
• 12:00 pm – Awards presentation for the 1km and 2.1km swims (surf club)

When it’s time to celebrate after your swim, you’re spoilt for choice within striking distance of the beach. Venture north to the North Bondi RSL, or behind the beach to Ravesis (across the street on the corner of Hall & Campbell) or south to the Icebergs club.

All these places also serve coffee and food, so either way, you’ll be covered.

After brunch, explore the inner streets of Bondi off Hall street for fantastic shopping, hang out and people watch at the Icebergs pool, or for the very energetic, take a walk along the coastal walk towards Bronte.

Hopefully, by this time in the season, the parking will be better… but just the thought of a sunny day will fill up every last spot before sunrise.

There is beach parking along Elizabeth Drive and behind the Pavillon, 2-hours parking within a couple of blocks of the beach, and free parking lightyears from the beach (but the walk to the beach will be a good warm-up). Try Military Road up past the golf course in North Bondi.

Swimmers are encouraged to carpool or take public transportation.

The buses to Bondi are 380, 381, 333. The 389 also comes to Bondi, but you’ll need to get off on Hall Street or at the North Bondi terminal and walk.

If the weather is looking great, get there early as it’ll be heaving.

Prize categories

• 2km and 4km beach run – The age breakdown is as follows: Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
• 1km and 2.1km swims – The age breakdown is as follows: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over

There are prizes for the top three place getters for each gender in each age category in each race. The 500m swim will award prizes for the top three male and female winners overall.

Presentations

• The presentation for the beach runs and the 500m swim will be held on the beach at 9:30 am
• The presentation for the 1km and 2.1km swims will be held in the Bondi surf club at the conclusion of the swims (approximately 12 pm)

Wetsuits, flippers, and snorkels
This is a fun community event aimed at all swimming abilities. Competitors may use extraneous aids such as flippers, snorkels, floatation clothing or devices in any of the swims, but will not be eligible for any prize or qualify as an official place-getter.

Swimmers with disabilities
We encourage all swimmers to participate. If you require assistance during the swim, please contact us. We will make every effort to make it a safe and enjoyable swim.

Goggle Recycling
A Terracyle box will be at the event so you can recycle any old goggles (or other eyewear) you my have.