MINI AQUA

EVENT DETAILS
FEES
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INCLUSIONS
SUMMARY

The ‘taster’ distance – The MINI AQUA offers a fun, safe, entry-level distance to give Aquathon a go!

Starts with a 200m swim in sheltered Wollongong harbour, then onto the 2km run, featuring 1km out and back along the Illawarra’s iconic and scenic ‘blue mile’ track.

Finish with a smile, and a finisher medal.

There’s no official awards for the Mini Aqua, however you still get your finish time, medal and bragging rights.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2025

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Monday 26 January (public Holiday) 2026
LOCATION:
Wollongong Harbour
DISTANCE:
200m swim + 2km run
AGES:
12+
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual or Tag Team
LEVEL:
FUN ONLY! Timed but NO age awards.
CHECK-IN TIME:
7.45am-8.45am
EVENT MAP:
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START TIME
9am Rolling starts- 2 swimmers at a time.
RESULTS
multisportaustralia.com.au
AWARDS

NO AWARDS - BUT YOU GET AN OFFICIAL FINISHER BLING + TIME RECORDED IN RESULTS.
AGE CATEGORIES
N/A
TEAM CATEGORIES
Swimmer + Runner (no awards)
MINIMAL AGE
12 years
FINISH TIME
No maximal time. Course closure 11.30am

TEAMS

It’s hugely poular and hundreds enter as a team- one swims, one runs.

DOUBLE THE FUN!

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.

    1. GRAB A MATE
    2. Choose your preferred distance
    3. Enter online – select ‘teams’.
    4. Create a team name
    5. Fill out the online form
    6. Payment – one fee per team
    7. Join the fun
    8. Both get the finisher bling

INCLUSIONS

  • Entry to Australia’s largest Aquathon
  • 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
  • Event Finisher medal/s
  • Electronic timing and results
  • Entry to spot draws
  • Finish line refreshments
  • First Aid
  • 80+ volunteers and support crew
  • Professional event safety & services

COURSE MAP

Swim:  200m
Held close to shore line, it’s a rectangular course totaing 200m within mostly sheltered Wollongong recreational boat harbour.

Run/Jog/Walk: 2km
2km- (1k out and back) flat run along the amazing ‘blue mile’ coastal path to North Beach and back

2026 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
1/10/25-17/11/25
STANDARD
18.11.25 to 11.01.26
LATE
12.01.26 to 22.01.26
LAST MINUTE
23.1.26-26.1.26
U18
$45
$50
$55
$60
18+
$55
$65
$75
$80
Team
$60
$70
$80
$85

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!

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2025

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US AT

wollongongaquathon@gmail.com

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