Registrations:
Opens 7:00am, Saturday 1 November 2025
Closes 7:00pm, Sunday 18 January 2026
Join us for the 15th Annual Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge, proudly presented by our co-sponsors Leaders in luxury property - Kollosche + Coastal Creative Projects, and Burleigh Surf Lifesaving Club.
📅 Date: Monday 26 January 2026 (Australia Day Public Holiday)
📍 Location: In front of the Burleigh Lifeguard Headquarters, Burleigh Beach
This community fitness event celebrates Fitness, Families & Fun and is open to everyone – from kids aged 5 years through to adults aged 60+.
Events
The day includes three exciting events, all combining an ocean swim (or wade for younger participants) and a beach run. Distances are designed to suit all ages and abilities.
The Challenge (400m ocean swim and 4km beach run) – Solo or Teams Relay option (1 person swim and then 1 person runs) - all ages 9+
The Taste Tester (200m ocean swim and 2km beach run) – A fun introduction to the Swim Run - all ages 9+
The Young Guns (400m wade and 400m beach run – Specially tailored for younger participants from 5 -12 year olds (with a wade instead of a swim)
This event is all about bringing the community together in a safe, supportive and energetic environment. Whether you’re competing, trying something new, or just out for fun – there’s a place for everyone at the Burleigh Swim Run!
Distances/Events
The Challenge (solo or team):
400m swim + 4K beach run
The Taste Tester:
200m swim + 2K beach run
The Young Guns Challenge (5 to 12 years old):
400m wade + 400m beach run
Please note: all up to date information and registration links will be available through our event Instagram @burleighswimrun and Facebook Burleigh Swim Run pages
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
12 and under Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beach run) Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
16 and under Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beach run) Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Open Challenge (Prize-money 400m ocean swim + 4km beach run) Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
30-39yrs Challenge (400m ocean swim 4km beach run) Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
40-49yrs Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beach run) Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
50+ yrs Challenge - 400m ocean swim + 4km beach run Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Over the Century Club (100kg+) Challenge - 400m Ocean Swim + 4km Beach run Opening soon
400m Ocean Swim and 4km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$73.50
$70 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Taste-Tester (200m ocean swim + 2km beach run) Opening soon
200m Ocean Swim and 2km Beach run in and along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$63.00
$60 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Young Guns Wade - 5-12yrs (400m) + Run (400m) Opening soon
400m wade along with shore from ankle to waist depth and 400m beach run along beautiful Burleigh Beach
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A$42.00
$42 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Teams Relay (2 person) Challenge 400m ocean swim and 4km beach run (1 person swims and 1 person runs Opening soon
Teams Relay (2 person) Challenge 400m ocean swim and 4km beach run Teams (2 person) can be same gender or mixed gender with 1 person swimming the 400m ocean swim and 1 person running the 4km beach run
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A$84.00
$80 entry + 5% processing fee
Nov 1 - Jan 18
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ty Dowker
- Phone
- 0413148470
