KIDS AQUA

EVENT DETAILS
FEES
MAPS
INCLUSIONS
SUMMARY

Aquathon is a swim followed by a run and super fun!

#LetsGO!

‘Kids Aqua’ distance is just for kids 6*-12 years of age and draws our largest cheers. Hundreds take part and we go all out to make it a safe and fun experience.

*6 years requires parent/carer to swim with child at all at times.

Swim+run on your own, team style (one swimmer and one runner) and parents can tag along and help U10’s too.

All finishers receive a medal.

10-12’s year olds start with a 200m swim close to shore in Wollongong Harbour, followed by a flat 2k run along the scenic blue mile track. U10’s swim drops to a 120m with the same 2km run.

Fully supported by our awesome lifesavers, run marshals and volunteers.

Since 1999 thousands of kids have taken part, and with a focus on safety and fun you can too.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2025

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Monday 26 January (Public holiday) 2026
LOCATION:
Wollongong Harbour
DISTANCES:
U10's: 120m Swim + 2k Run
10-13's 200m Swim + 2k Run
AGES:
6-13 years. Age taken on event day.
Parent/Guardian Safety and Support
NOTE: Children aged 6 MUST be escorted in aquathon by a person aged 14+. Children ages 7-9yrs parent/14+ can join in as optional. 10 years+ only parents for child 'back of pack'with organiser permisssion.
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual or Tag Team
LEVEL:
Fun or fast
Check-in + Registration kit collection
7.15am-8.45am
EVENT MAP:
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START GROUP A. 200m swim: 12/13's
9.10-9.20
START GROUP B: 200m swim 10/11's
9.20-9.30am
START GROUP C: 120m swim 7/8/9ys
9.30-9.40am
FINISHER MEDALS
Yes
INDIVIDUAL AGE CATEGORIES
7/8's, 9 years, 10/11 years, 12/13 years
INDIVIDUAL AGE AWARDS

1st, 2nd, 3rd per ages/gender as listed below. Medals and aquathon prize.
TEAM CATEGORIES
U10's & 10-13's Categories. Divisions: Boys, Girls, Mix (Any gender). Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd medals and awards.
SWIM STARTS
Rolling starts 2-3 swimmers at a time SEE SCHEDULE ABOVE
RESULTS
https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au/

TEAMS

Don’t feel like doing the whole Aquathon yourself? More of a runner or swimmer? Then buddy up and enter as a two person relay– double the FUN!

One is the swimmer, one is the runner. 

    1. GRAB A MATE
    2. Choose your preferred distance
    3. Enter online – select ‘teams’.
    4. Creat a team name
    5. Select your division
    6. Fill out the online form (parents)
    7. Join the fun
    8. On entry fee per team
    9. Both kids receieve medals and all services

KIDS AQUA making it safe and fun

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INCLUSIONS

  • Entry to Australia’s largest Aquathon
  • Professional event services
  • Comprehensive safety  services – Aquatic, Surf Life Saving, Run marshals, First Aid
  • Fun supportive crowd
  • Free Triathlon Australia one day licence
  • Sanctioning,technical support and insurance through Triathlon NSW
  • Event Swim cap
  • Finishers Medal
  • Finish line refreshments
  • Electronic timing and results
  • Age and team Medals and awards
  • Entry to spot prizes
  • Sponsor stalls and give aways

COURSE DETAILS

Swim: U10’s 120m / 10-13’s 200m

Kids are treated to a safe and fun swim, carefully watched and supported by our amazing lifesavers the whole way. Start on shoreline of Wollongong harbour, kids swim a rectangular course and keep no more than 60m off shore. 10-13’s follow a 20om course and the U10’s drops to 120m. Parents of U10 children are welcome to swim alongside but please keep you and your child at the ‘back of pack’ for safety.

Please ensure your child/ren are able to swim the distance ‘unaided’ to meet entry conditions.

Transition / Change area
Exit the swim from the shoreline, then run up the stairs to the run change area as directed.

Run: 2km ALL ages
It’s flat, safe and fun -follows the coastline all along the beautiful ‘blue mile’ track to north beach and back. Loads course marshals and easy to follow out and back.

2026 ENTRY FEES

Sanctioning/Insurance levy: FREE!

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TYPE
EARLY
1/10/25 - 17/11/25
STANDARD
18.11.25 to 11.01.26
LATE
12.01.26 to 22.01.26
LAST MINUTE
23.01.26 - 26.1.26
U13
$50
$60
$65
$70
Team
$55
$65
$70
$75
Parents/Helper14+
$0 with child U10 as support
$0 supporting U10 child
$0 supporting U10 child
$0 supporting U10 child

FUN FACTOR

Aquathon entrants are treated to a safe and fun event, supported by a spectacular location, on course safety services such as water safety, friendly course marshals, signage, and water stations. Finisher medals, prizes and a great atmosphere all await.

For over 25years ‘Aquathon’ remains as Australia’s favourite swim and run!

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2025

#AQUATHON

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US AT

wollongongaquathon@gmail.com