SHORT AQUA

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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
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

multisportaustralia.com.au

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
OCTOBER 2025

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FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US AT

wollongongaquathon@gmail.com