Murray Rose Malabar Magic

Malabar Beach is a relatively protected beach with fairly calm waters, protected by rock shelves on either side.

The 1km ocean swim course is a classic 4-buoy rectangular course. Swimmers head straight out from the shore, keeping the buoys to their right as they make their way around clockwise before heading back to shore for the finish.

The 2.5km and 5km ocean swim courses are an out and back, long pentagon-shaped course. Swimmers head straight out from the beach keeping the buoys to their right as they make their way around an apex, before heading back to shore. Swimmers participating in the 2.5km swim will complete one lap whereas 5km swimmers complete two laps of the course.

All swimmers participating in the 5km ocean swim are required to finish within the allocated 150 minutes cut off time. If swimmers have not completed the first 2.5km within 75 minutes, they will be asked to leave the water for their own safety and will not be allowed to complete the second lap.

Once you complete your swim, take a walk around the Malabar Headland National Park and take in the breathtaking views out to sea over the cliff face.

You’ll be ready for a bit to eat and a drink after completing your swim and the headland walk. Try the Heritage Kitchen for an amazing brekky burrito or BLT. You can’t forget to try their Whitehorse Coffee to wash it all down.

Malabar Beach Cafe is also a favourite among locals for its unique location overlooking Malabar Beach, it makes it the perfect place to unwind after your day of swimming and walking. They have something for everyone salads, burgers, steak, pasta, pizza and even a chicken parmi.

There are five allocated parking sections around Malabar Beach in which participants can park: Dacre Street on the east side, Fisherman’s Road on the south side, Malabar Boat Ramp Car Park, Bay Parade on the east side and Malabar Ocean Pool Car Park.

Please visit the official website for all the details about this swim, including swimming with a disability, group entries and FAQ's.

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5km cut off time

All swimmers must be able to complete the 5km swim within the cut off time of 150mins. If swimmers have not completed the first 2.5km within 75 mins, for their safety, the Race Director reserves the right to not allow them to complete the second lap.