Event Information
Event Information
Australia's Largest & Premier Aquathon.
The Australia Day Illawarra Aquathon is known as a 'splash n dash' taking participants through a safe, fun and achievable swim and run multisport event. With three events to choose from covering kids to adults and fitness levels of all standards it offers a unique and fun kick starter to Australia Day. The event delivers a festival like atmosphere with thousands of participants and spectators, is embraced by the hundreds of families and the wider community.
Across each event you can participate on your own or team up with a friend in the popular tag team category (one swims/one runs), ensuring its a perfect event for all ages and standards. Held in the safe enclosure of Wollongong Harbour, and spectacular back drop of Wollongong's amazing Blue Mile coastal strip, it's no wonder the event is eaily Australia's premier Aquathon.
Whether you are a first timer wanting a fun fitness event, to an aspiring athlete, and all in between, the Aquathon is for you. (New to Aquathon - click on beginners guide below for a step by step guide)
Date & Location
WEDNESDAY (Public Holiday) 26th January, 2011.
Events kick off from 8am
Location: 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 main North Beach and City Beach and only ~500m from the City Centre.
Events
LONG AQUA: 900m swim + 7km Run
8am start
- All Ages 14+
- Individual & Tag Teams
- Scenic, Safe, Challenging but acheivable
KIDZ AQUAFUN:
8.50am Start
- Group 1: U10 years. 150m Swim + 2km Run
- Group 2: 10-12 years. 250m Swim + 2km Run
- Individual or 2 person tag team
- Finisher Medallions (ind) & Certificates (teams)
- Safe & Fun For All Levels
- 300+ Kids In 2010
SHORT AQUA: 400m swim + 3km Run
9.20am Start
- The perfect safe, fun, achievable distance for ALL LEVELS
- All Ages 12 yrs & over
- Indivudual ages and teams across from juniors, opens, masters and parent and child
Swim Groupings & Estimate Start Times
Event 1: Long Aqua: 8am Start
- Group A: 0 min Male U40 (ind)
- Group B: 1.30min Male 40+ (ind)
- Group C: 3min: FEMALE INDIVIDUAL (ALL)
- Group D: 4.30min ALL LONG Teams
Event 2: Kids Aquafun 8.50am (+50 min from start)
- Group E: 10-12 years Individual + Teams
- Group F: (+ 5min) 6-9yrs years Individual + Teams
- Parent may follow back of pack under U10 years swim
Event 3: Short Aqua 9.20am Start (+80 min from start)
- Group G: Male 40+
- Group H: (+ 3min) Female U40
- Group I: (+ 5min) Female 40yrs+
- Group J: (+10min) Male U40yrs
- Group K: (+ 15min) Short Teams.
NOTE:
Wave starts and grouping may change on day due to event referee discretion for safety or other. Refer PA announcer on day.
Individual & Team Categories
- Individual Age categories: (male & female): U10 years to 60 and over
- Teams: Tag Team (One Swimmer, One Runner) across over 20 divisions.
- Male, female and Mix team sections, plus Parent and Child
- Medals 1st to 3rd per age category plus Individual Winner Prizes
- (Refer under awards and prizes tabs for details)
NOTE: On day award ceremony to prize Individual male/female winners in Aquafun, Short & Long Aqua.
Age group category winners (1st to 3rd) and Team category winners will be mailed post event within 21 days.
Safe & Fun Courses
- Picturesque & Safe Courses
- Safe Sheltered Swim & Flat Scenic Coastal Run
- 12 Year Incident Free Record
- Over 60 Experienced Safety Personnel
- St John's First Aid Officers On Site
- Courses Chosen Are Attainable For Each Age Group
- Separate Wave Starts Divided Into Categories & Sex
- Kids Swim - Close To Shore, Ample Lifeguards, Safe & Fun
What Does Entry Provide?
- Event Entry To Australia's Largest Aquathon
- Professional Services
- Insurance
- Fund raising options
- Electronic Chip Timing Results
- Eyeline Australia Day Logo Swim Cap
- Fantastic Sponsor Offers & Give Away's
- Barrel Draw Entry - Over $10,000 Worth Of Prizes
- Kids Aquafun Medals / Certificates
- Refreshment stations
- Finisher certificate (online)
- Professional photography
- Over 90 Award Categories With Trophy, Medals & Prizes
- A Magic & Fun Experience, Plus So Much More...
Never Been In An 'Aquathon' Before?
The Australia Day Illawarra Aquathon is perfect as a starter fitness event for all standards. It is safe, fun and participation is the key. Click here for our Beginner Guide. 
Event Information:
Please direct your inquires to:
Rob Battocchio
Event Director
m: 0413 862676
