Event Info
Swimrun Australia Melbourne

Updated January 2025

Full event info Swimrun Australia Melbourne, the first time that a swimrun event will be held in Melbourne. It is also the first event of the season, in March. The course takes you along the Bay Trail, where the waters of Port Phillip Bay meet Melbourne’s Bayside. With the city skyline and iconic coastal landmarks as your constant companions, this spectacular course offers breathtaking views at every turn.

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Event Info Swimrun Australia Melbourne

Location

The event is based along the Bay Trail, starting at Hampton Beach (Discovery event) or at Beamaris (Enduro event). Both races finish on the beach opposite the Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

The Bay Trail is a 50 km walking route along the west side of Melbourne, from the Yarra River to Seaford.

How to get there

The closest international airport is MEL.

Melbourne has actually two airports: Melbourne Airport and Avalon.

Melbourne Airport (code: MEL, often referred to as Tullamarine) is the largest airport in Melbourne (and second-busiest overall in Australia) and it’s where international flights arrive. This is the closest airport to the city, a 30-minute drive into the central business district (CBD).

The second airport is Avalon (code: AVV), which is further from the city, near Geelong. Right now, only domestic flights are operating here. Avalon is about 50 km from the city centre, although it's cheaper to fly into.

From MEL you need to take a taxi, Uber, or you can get the SkyBus into the city. Alternatively, you can hire a car.

Where to stay

There is no specific accommodation recommended by

There is plenty of choice in the area at AirBnB, Booking.com and other accommodation websites.

Race distances

There are 2 race distances:

A 'Discovery' distance of 4 km
and a longer 'Enduro' distance of 16.3 km.

The 4 km race involves 2 swim legs and 3 running sections. The total swim distance is 860 metres and total run distance is 3.15 km.

The 16.3 km event involves 3.1 km of swimming over 6 legs, and 13.2 km of running over 7 legs.

You can enter any of the distances as a solo competitor or as a team of two.

Race routes

The shorter 'Discovery' race starts at Hampton Beach, with runs along the golden sands of Hampton and Brighton beaches and swims at Green Point and around Brighton Baths.

The 'Enduro' race starts at Beaumaris and heads to Brighton. With the city skyline and iconic coastal landmarks as the backdrop, this spectacular course winds along Bay Trail. The swim legs are in Port Phillip Bay, and there is diverse running terrain that blends off-road trails, sandy beaches, and picturesque paths.

Event Info Swimrun Australia Melbourne

Energy stations

There are water stations along the course.

Cut-off times

There are no time limits for either event!

Weather

Held at the end of March, water is still warm from the summer. The weather is usually mild, but a little unpredictable. The water temperature is around 18 degrees C, according to the race organiser. Wetsuits are recommended, and proper trail shoes are strongly recommended.

There is always a chance of cold or wet weather, so you should take suitable clothing for every eventuality!

Summary of event info Swimrun Australia Melbourne

The Swimrun Australia Melbourne event is at a great location;

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