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Join swimmers from all over Australia for the Gold Coast's premier ocean swim.
There are four distances on offer, from 1km to 5km, but it’s always the 2.0km Cooly Classic from Snapper Rocks to Kirra Beach which attracts the masses.
Your start line, Snapper Rocks, is one of the world’s most famous surf breaks. Then, your course is a straight line to Kirra Beach, passing Rainbow Bay, Greenmount and Coolangatta Beaches as you swim.
Regardless of which distance you choose, you’re guaranteed to experience the crystal clear waters of Southern Gold Coast in autumn and that’s a must-do for any swimmer.
Don't take our word for it, experience it for yourself!
Swim Courses
The 2.0km Cooly Classic course spans four of Queensland’s most well known beaches – Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay, Coolangatta and Kirra.
From the world-famous Snapper Rocks surf break you’ll swim West past Greenmount and Coolangatta beaches and onto your final turn directly in front of Kirra Beach.
Cooly 3.0 swimmers will continue past Kirra Point on a short extended section before returning to the finish at Kirra Beach.
Competitors in the Cooly 5.0 will continue past Kirra Beach and make a turn just beyond North Kirra SLSC.
The 1.0km Cooly 1000 starts on Coolangatta Beach and finishes at Kirra. This option is the perfect introduction for less experienced ocean swimmers.
While You're There
On Saturday, April 9th, new ‘Ready to Race’ sessions have been introduced.
These sessions are an excellent opportunity to get expert coaching, tips & tricks in the same locations as the main event on Sunday.
Have your Questions Answered before Race Day…
Phil Clayton & Co. are a leading open water training provider in Queensland. Phil will discuss your warm-up, how to read conditions and use them to your advantage, race entry, race tactics, sighting and most importantly, he will be available to answer any questions you might have before race day.
Plenty of Breaks to Rest + Recover…
These sessions have included breaks to allow Phil to engage with the group and offer insightful tips to help come race day.
Keen for the Adventure Swim?
Those doing the Adventure Swim, you are welcome to wear thongs, they will be carried back by our porters. No towels or heavy clothing, just togs, goggles and a cap.
Travel & Parking
Parking around Kirra and Coolangatta is free but in high demand. Make sure you arrive early, take a park inland or down the coast and warm up with a short walk.
There will be buses to transport swimmers from the registration at Kirra to the start at Snapper Rocks.
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Event Type
Swim Distances
1km, 2km, 3km & 5km
Course Type
Series
Swim Start Times
For the full timetable, visit the official event website.
- 7:30am - Check-in open
- 10:00am - Cooly 5.0 start
- 10:30am - Cooly 3.0 start
- 11:15am - 1000m Junior Giants start
- 11:20am - Cooly 1000 start
- 12:30pm - Presentations
Swim Pricing
Standard pricing
- Junior Giants 1000m - $34.50
- Cooly 1000 (1.0km) - $49.50
- Cooly Classic (2.0km) - $54.50
- Cooly 3.0 (3.0km) - $54.50
- Cooly 5.0 (5.0km) - $59.50
Note: Earlybird pricing is available until 5pm, 17 Jan (Save $5) and late entries incur an additional $5 from 12pm, 9 April. See the official event website for this pricing.
Minimum Age
1km - 10-years-old; 2km, 3km & 5km - 12-years-old
Map
Coolangatta QLD, Australia
Other Event Info
Prizes
Presentations on event day will include the following overall prizes in each event (male & female):
- 1000m Junior Giants - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Cooly Classic Towel + Cap)
- Cooly 1000 (1.0km) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Cooly Classic Towel + Cap)
- Cooly Classic (2.0km) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Cooly Classic Towel + Cap) / Age Group Winners: Cooly Classic Towel
- Cooly 3.0 (3.0km) - 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Product Prize) / Age Group Winners: Cooly Classic Towel
- Cooly 5.0 (5.0km) - 1st ($500), 2nd ($300), 3rd ($200) / Age Group Winners: Cooly Classic Towel
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Refer to the official event website.
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