Welcome to the
Coogee Island Challenge
Spring Edition Ocean Swim
The Coogee Island Challenge (Spring Edition) is one of the early highlights of the ocean swimming season and your chance to take on the iconic swim around Wedding Cake Island.
Held at Coogee Beach in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, the event offers a thrilling open water experience with a variety of distances to suit all levels. Whether you’re returning to ocean swimming or trying it for the first time, it’s a scenic, safe, and professionally run event that captures the spirit of the season.
🌊 Swim Distances:
- 800m Junior Dash – great for younger swimmers.
- 1km Swim – within the relative safety of the bay.
- 2.4km Island Challenge – a circuit around Wedding Cake Island for swimmers aged 13+.
Join us for a spectacular day at the beach and start your season with a swim to remember.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
800m Junior Dash
Price changes in 4 days 18 hours-
The 800m ‘Junior Dash’ is an event for ages 10-12 and follows a circuit course around a set of buoys inside of Coogee Bay to take advantage of the calm conditions.
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Register for 800m Junior Dash$25.00
Early bird
Now registering Aug 28 – Sept 28 -
$35.00
Standard
Sept 29 – Nov 29 -
$40.00
Late Entry
Nov 30 – Nov 30
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1km Splash n Dash
Price changes in 4 days 18 hours-
The 1km ‘Splash and Dash’ is encapsulated within the surf-free waters of Coogee Bay as well, just venturing out a little further than the juniors. This swim is perfect for beginners or those experienced ocean swimmers wanting a warm-up for the Challenge later in the morning.
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Register for 1km Splash n Dash$45.00
Early bird
Now registering Aug 28 – Sept 28 -
$55.00
Standard
Sept 29 – Nov 29 -
$60.00
Late Entry
Nov 30 – Nov 30
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2.4km Coogee Island Challenge
Price changes in 4 days 18 hours-
One lap circumnavigating the famous Wedding Cake Island. Starting at the north end of the beach, swimmers will head out past the northern headland to swim clockwise around the island. Once around the back, buoys will mark the course straight back to the beach, this time finishing in the middle of the beach to a roaring crowd lined up along the beach and promenade.
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Register for 2.4km Coogee Island Challenge$55.00
Early bird
Now registering Aug 28 – Sept 28 -
$65.00
Standard
Sept 29 – Nov 29 -
$70.00
Late Entry
Nov 30 – Nov 30
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'The Works' Combined Entry (1km + 2.4km)
Price changes in 4 days 18 hours-
One race not enough for you? You can now register for both the 1km and 2.4km combined and set that extra challenge for yourself.
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Register for 'The Works' Combined Entry (1km + 2.4km)$75.00
Early bird
Now registering Aug 28 – Sept 28 -
$85.00
Standard
Sept 29 – Nov 29 -
$90.00
Late Entry
Nov 30 – Nov 30
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Coogee Ocean Events, Coogee SLSC
- Website
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