SHORT AQUA

The most popular distance, the Short Aqua offers a fun achievable challenge.

Starts with a one lap 400m swim in Wollongong harbour, followed by a flat 3km (1.5k out and back) run along the picture perfect blue-mile to the lagoon restaurant and back. Ages 13 years and up, solo or tag team with a friend.

Take it on for fun, or race hard.

Enjoy a professional, fun, safety focused event, in a beautiful location.

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Sunday 26 January
LOCATION:
Wollongong Harbour
DISTANCE:
400m swim (one lap) + 3km run
AGES:
12+
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual or Tag Team
LEVEL:
Recreational +
CHECK-IN TIME:
8am - 9.30am. OLD COURT HOUSE- Across road from harbour cafe. Collect swim cap, race chip
START TIME: 9.45am
9.45am-10am SEE Swim order below
RESULTS
multisportaustralia.com.au
CATEGORY AWARDS


Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Select sponsor awards may apply to winners

AGE CATEGORIES

U16, 16-19, 20-34, 35-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
TEAM CATEGORIES
Open Male, Open Mix, Open Female, Junior Male, Junior Female, Junior Mix, Parent and Child (U16), Masters 50yrs+ (Any gender mix)
SWIM ORDER
Junior U18, Team U18, Male 18+, Female 18+, Team Open, Masters

TEAMS

Don’t feel like doing the whole Aquathon yourself? More of a runner or swimmer? Then buddy up and enter as a relay with one swimmer and runner-  The RMB Lawyers Relay Team is for you

One is the swimmer, one is the runner. Relay style – Simple as that.

    1. GRAB A MATE
    2. Choose your preferred distance
    3. Enter online – select ‘teams’.
    4. Select your division
    5. Join the fun

INCLUSIONS

  • Entry to Australia’s largest Aquathon
  • Professional event services
  • Comprehensive safety  services – Aquatic, Surf Life Saving, Run marshals, First Aid
  • Fun supportive crowd
  • 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 MAP

Swim:
A single lap  400m swim inside mostly sheltered Wollongong recreational harbour, supported by experienced lifesavers.

Transition:
Exit the sand and its a short dash to your run change area.

Run:
3km total run, features an out and back spectacular course along the blue mile coastal track and adjoining coastal parkland – follows the alongside the ocean the whole way!

2025 entry fees

All non-triathlon Australia (TA) financial year members required to purchase a one Day licence for sanctioning/Insurance set by TA. The fee is $4.50 per entry  (Individual or Team) that is added at entry portal
 

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TYPE
EARLY
1/10 - 17/11/24
STANDARD
18.11.24 to 16.01.25
LATE
17.01.25 to 22.01.25
LAST MINUTE
23.1.25-26.1.25
U18
$55
$60
65
$70
18+
$70
$75
$80
$85
Team U18 or Parent/child
$60/65
$65/70
$70/75
$75/80
Team 18+ Open
$80
$85
$90
$95

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 24years ‘Aquathon’ remains as Australia’s favourite swim and run!

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