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9th Annual Solstice Swim

Sunday, 21st June

Countdown to 9th Annual Solstice Swim!

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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land where this event is held, the Kabi Kabi people, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.


Welcome to the 9th Annual Sunshine Coast Solstice Swim Event!

Sunday 21st June

Presented by the Alexandra Headland Rotary Club and Alexandra Headland Surf Lifesaving Club, the Sunshine Coast Solstice Swim is a healthy and fun community swim event, run "by the community for the community". The swim is all about camaraderie, no pressure, just good vibes and fun!

Did I mention it's also a great way to start (and staying) in shape through winter?

There are swim distances of 50metres, 500metres, 1km, 3km and 5km.

50 metres splash is recognition that Sunday is in fact the solstice date, and we've put on a very short course where you can get nearly naked and have a dip to celebrate the start of new celestial year. No race, no pressure, just a dip you want, but nearly naked i.e. NO wetsuits..budgy smugglers and bikini's only.....but you do get a T shirt to commemorate your efforts!

500 metres is for regular swimmers more comfortable with a shorter course swim that is perfect for good swimmers - younger or first time competitors or folks wanting to get acclimatised to ocean swimming.

1km and 3km are our more popular dIstances, and is only for swimmers who have swam these distances before.

5km - we have some amazing regular athletes who do this swim every year. Not for the faint hearted.

Know your capability and there is absolutely no problem if you decide to go down a swim length on the day.

Are you up for the challenge?

All swim legs are chaperoned by the Alex Headland Lifesavers on boards and jet skis.

All events commence with a safety briefing on the beach by the AHSLC swim captain.

We are continuing with our relationship with Multi Sport Australia and will be supplying timing anklets to all swimmers, to provide peace of mind and that all important personal best time.

Note: No anklets will be issued for the 50m "nearly naked" swim....its just a fun event to celebrate the actual date of the Solstice.

On the day ........

Swim times: (TBC - swims will be in this order but for general advice only)

50m "nearly naked splash"

6.46 - assemble on beach for swim briefing

7.00 - swim starts - out to first buoy and return.

5km

7.50am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.00 am - swim starts

500m

8.10am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.15 am - swim starts

3km

8.25am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.35 am - swim starts

1km

8.45am – assemble on the beach for swim briefing

8.55 am - swim starts

Late entry and on the day pricing applies after 12 noon on Saturday 21st June.

For more information or questions, please check the FAQs or email us.

Gear storage

Available adjacent to the registration desks

Parking

Parking is available in Mari St car park opposite the SLSC, behind the Mandolin Beachfront resort high rise. Just turn up Mari St from the traffic lights outside the Alex SLSC.


Contact information

Event contact
Solstice Swim Support | rcahsecretary@gmail.com
Phone
0447 300 753
Website
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Event Information

Each swim distance will commence with a wave start with approximately 3 minutes between each wave group.

All swim results including age group results will be available via the MultiSport Australia website.

All swimmers receive:

  • Swim cap
  • Fruit and drink on completion
  • Instant swim completion time
  • Position in male or female age group


Solstice Swim Beneficiaries

All proceeds from the 2026 Solstice Swim will be donated to Sunshine Coast Not for Profit organistions such as these amazing organisations who support vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.


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Thank you for your support...

Alex Rotary



Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

500m Solstice Swim

Price changes in 3 days 3 hours

  • A swim distance that is perfect for younger participants or first timers to ocean swimming.

    1. A$50.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 13
      Register for 500m Solstice Swim
    2. A$55.00
      Apr 14 – May 13
    3. A$60.00
      May 14 – Jun 13
    4. A$65.00
      Jun 14 – Jun 21

1km

Price changes in 3 days 3 hours

  • A comfortable swim distance for folks used to ocean swimming.

    1. A$60.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 13
      Register for 1km
    2. A$65.00
      Apr 14 – May 13
    3. A$70.00
      May 14 – Jun 13
    4. A$75.00
      Jun 14 – Jun 21

3km

Price changes in 3 days 3 hours

  • A testing swim distance, suggested for swimmers who have previously completed the same or similar distance in an ocean swimming event.

    1. A$65.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 13
      Register for 3km
    2. A$70.00
      Apr 14 – May 13
    3. A$75.00
      May 14 – Jun 13
    4. A$80.00
      Jun 14 – Jun 21

5km

Price changes in 3 days 3 hours

  • For serious swimmers only.

    1. A$70.00

      Early Bird

      Now registering Feb 13 – Apr 13
      Register for 5km
    2. A$75.00
      Apr 14 – May 13
    3. A$80.00
      May 14 – Jun 13
    4. A$85.00
      Jun 14 – Jun 21

50m 'Nearly Naked' Solstice Swim

As today is the Solstice, here's a short celebration swim or just a dip if you prefer. Yes, you get an Iconic Solstice T shirt, but NO wetsuits, only budgie smugglers and cozzies for your short dip in the ocean to welcome in the new celestial year.

  1. A$30.00
    Register for 50m 'Nearly Naked' Solstice Swim

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