SHORT AQUA

EVENT DETAILS
FEES
MAPS
INCLUSIONS
SUMMARY

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 12years 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.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2025

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Monday 26 January (Public Holiday)
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
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CATEGORY AWARDS


Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 1st per age aquathon award

AGE CATEGORIES

U16, 16-19, 20-34, 35-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
TEAM CATEGORIES
Open: Male, Female, Mix. 1st medal and sponsor award, 2nd and 3rd medals
Junior U20: Male, female, Mixed 1st medal and award, 2nd, 3rd medals
Parent and child u16: 1st, 2nd, 3rd medals (any gender mix)
Masters 50yrs+ Team: 1st, 2nd, 3rd medals (Any gender 'Mix')
SWIM ORDER
Junior U20 M/F, Male 20+, Female 20+, Teams

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
  • 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!

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 - 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
$60
$70
75
$80
18+
$75
$85
$90
$95
Team U18 or Parent/child
$65
$75
$80
$90
Team 18+ Open
$80
$90
$95
$100

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