There are three swim distances in total as part of the Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim.

You can take part in a 400m event, a 1km event and a 2km event, or choose two or three.

The beauty of the swim course location is that it’s a gentle swim.

There can be a bit of a swell rolling through the bay entrance, but that’s probably not going to raise the difficulty factor of this swim too much.

Because it’s sheltered by reef and the curve of the bay, there’s unlikely to be many rips to contend with either.

All in all, the Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim is the perfect swim to ease yourself into these kinds of events.

400m junior ocean swim

It’s all for the 8-12 year olds in this 400m ocean swim that is just long enough to make it a challenge for the little ones, and allow the slightly older kids to really give it a bash!

400m adult ocean swim

Getting started in ocean swimming? The 400m swim around the buoys is the perfect place to start your journey.

1km ocean swim

Perfect for beginners, or as a warm-up if you’re doing the 2km, the 1km swim is a lazy swim around a course laid out by buoys.

2km ocean swim

A lovely swim in the bay around the buoys. Make it your sole goal for the day or pair it up with the 1km swim to clock up 3km for the day.

• 7:00am – Registration opens*
• 8:15am – Junior 400m swim (8-10-years)
• 8:15am – Junior 400m swim (11-12-years)
• 8:15am – Open 400m swim (13-years & over)
• 9:15am – 1km swim
• 10:30am – 2km swim

*Registrations close 15mins before the start of each distance

Golfers, we’ve got you covered with the Shelley Beach Golf Club in striking distance to the club – in fact you could wheel your bag from your car parked at the beach.

It’s heavily residential around the beach, so not a lot to do on foot if you want to leave the beach.

You can head up the road to Two Birds Gallery Cafe (corner Pacific St and Bay Road), a little bit further to Coast89 Cafe or The Bay Cafe (or the pie shop next door) – all these are on Bay Road heading away from the surf club.

There are three beach carparks surrounding the surf club and loads of on-street parking in nearby residential streets.

Registration

Upon arrival, all swimmers must check in and receive their official race number, timing bracelet and race cap. This cap must be worn during each event.

Water

Please BYO water bottle, the local Council water station will be located on the beach for refills.

Prizes

• Prizes will be presented at the conclusion of each event
• Certificates can be downloaded from www.toowoonsurfclub.com.au after the event

Merchandise

• Event t-shirts can be pre-ordered with online entry
• Limited merchandise will be available on the day

Wetsuits/Flippers/Snorkels

• Swimmers who wear wetsuits/flippers/snorkels are not eligible for major prizes
• These swimmers will start at the back of the pack