Welcome to Australia's Premier Aquathon

Platinum Sponsors

2012 AQUA -Super day! - .Over $15,000 for charity!

Results - Photo's - Finisher Certificate - Sponsor Offer

Australia Day morning at the picturesque Wollongong boat harbour means one thing - 'Aquathon' time!

Australia's favourite swim and run turns 13 in 2012, and is set to once again make for a healthy and fun way to kick start Australia Day. This iconic event brings a mix of ages and standards and offers the choice of three events ensuring everyone can enjoy a safe and fun experience.

It's a simple as a 'splash' - swim, a 'dash' run, and loads of fun. There are three distances for all ages and standard and you can do it on your own, or buddy up and enter as a tag team. (6-60yrs+ plus teams)

Attracting near 2000 participants across the three safe and fun distances, the Australia Day Aquathon has become a 'Australia Day tradition' for the hundreds of individuals to families that take part.

Add a perfect location, a safe, professional event, amazing support crew, fun atmosphere, 60+ individual and team categories, an amazing $15,000+ of prizes and give away's- and a day of activities at harbour including stalls, kids rides, events, fireworks and more.

Read on for more details than refer to each event tab on the left for specific event details, maps, instructions, entry inclusions and awards...

Aquathon for a CAUSE

Do it for a cause and partner with official charity ANGLICARE and fund raise or chose your preferred charity to support. Click the FUNDRAISING tab for details - To date over $145,000 has been raised for a host of charitable causes.

Event T-Shirt: new design!

New 2012 design, light weight, 'Cool tech' running material - kids to adult sizes - grab yours to commemorate the day - order online and click 'tshirt tab' below to view

3 events all standards..

KIDZ AQUAFUN:

200m swim + 2km Run

(6-9yrs) & (10-12yrs)
Individual and tag team categories
Over 400 kids in 2011
All individual finishers receive medallions, Hangdog climb gym pass, & certificates for teams, plus sponsor goods..
refer 'Kidz SAquafun' tab on left for details

SHORT AQUA:

400m swim + 3km run

Perfect all ages event, safe scenic course and fun
Individual and tag team
ages 12years and over
refer 'Short Aqua' tab on left for details

LONG AQUA:

900m swim + 7km Run

Our premier distance but still achievable
Scenic coastal safe run course and two lap swim
Individual and tag team options. 14yrs+
LONG & SHORT Combo Entry-extra $15 for short
refer 'Long Aqua' tab on left for details

BEGINNERS Or To IMPROVE

We welcome and encourage newbies and offer a safe fun experience with some preparation. Download your beginner-guide_aquathon.pdf and also check out our partner website 'splash and dash' under beginners for more expert tips. For expert coaching and nutritional support click here for Activate Fitness or Active Nutrition

Date & Location

Australia Day 2012

Thursday 26th January, 2012
Events kick off from 8am

Wollongong Harbour

Located at picturesque Belmore Basin, Cliff Road, Wollongong. Only 85km south of Sydney, and within easy reach via road or rail. Wollongong Harbour is central to the City and located between North Beach and City Beach & a short to many cafes, shopping, hotels and sights.

Parking: cliff road is closed to traffic as is marine drive. Ample parking is located within 200-800m of event site within streets and council parking at North beach (1km walk), or central city (500m-1000m). View our visitor information for more details.

For more information visit Tourism Wollongong or check out our Visitor Information page.