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Butterbox Gold

2026

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Event Details
Butterbox Gold / Silver 2026

The race begins and ends at the same location on Long Reef Beach. Each leg of the course begins and ends at the Event Gateway. Turning points are marked with colour-coded buoys to identify the correct course for each leg.
Participants are required to bring their own craft.

Headland Run: 2km | Run from the sand up to the top of the headland and back.

Board Paddle: 3km | Paddle to the Butterbox surf break and back. Racing mals or rescue boards are permitted in the board paddle leg.

Swim: 2km | Swim down to Dee Why Beach and back.

Soft Sand Run: 1km | Run down to the pole and back.

Ski: 7km | Optional ski leg for Gold course participants. Silver course participants finish after the soft sand run. Alternate craft to SLSA spec skis are permitted in the ski leg.
Online Safety & Course Briefing: 4:00pm Friday 6 March



REGISTRATION FEES

Adult | Early Bird $80, Ordinary $100, Late $110

Nipper/Cadet (16 y/o & under)| Early Bird $55, Ordinary $75, Late $85

Family Groups| 20% discount (add the promo code LONGYFAM)

Butterbox Gold / Silver 2026
Rules & Requirements

Please read carefully. These requirements apply to all participants unless stated otherwise.

Event technical tee: Wearing the event-provided hi-vis technical tee is compulsory.

Swim cap: BYO hi-vis swim cap - compulsory for the swim leg.

Gold prizes: To be eligible to win Gold course prizes, participants must be on spec skis.

Ski leg craft: Ocean skis and other non-motorised craft are permitted to complete the ski leg.

Butterbox Gateway: All participants must pass through the Butterbox Gateway when completing each leg. Failure may result in a time penalty.

Officials’ directions: Participants must follow the decisions and directions of the event referee and officials.

Minimum age: 12+. Participants under 18 require Competition Proficiency, SRC, or Bronze Medallion.

Board leg: No nipper boards are to be used.

Participant responsibility: Operate within your skill set and complete your own risk assessment. Long Reef SLSC will provide water safety.
Questions? Contact admin@longreef.com

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

Individual Butterbox Gold Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 3km, Swim: 2km, Soft Sand Run: 1km, Ski: 7km

    1. Online registration closed

Individual Butterbox Silver Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 3km, Swim: 2km, Soft Sand Run: 1km

    1. Online registration closed

Team Captain Butterbox Gold Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 3km, Swim: 2km, Soft Sand Run: 1km, Ski: 7km

    1. Online registration closed

Team Captain Butterbox Silver Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 3km, Swim: 2km, Soft Sand Run: 1km

    1. Online registration closed

Team Member Butterbox Gold/Silver Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 3km, Swim: 2km, Soft Sand Run: 1km, and GOLD event Ski: 7km Note Team Captain is required to register and create a team before Team Members can register. Registration fee applies per person.

    1. Online registration closed

Team Member Butterbox Cadet (16 y/o & under) Closed

Online registration closed

  • As per Butterbox Gold/Silver event, priced for 16 years old and under. Note Team Captain is required to register and create a team before Team Members can register. Registration fee applies per person.

    1. Online registration closed

Individual Butterbox Nippers Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 600m, Swim: 400m, Soft Sand Run: 1km.

    1. Online registration closed

Team Captain Butterbox Nippers Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 600m, Swim: 400m, Soft Sand Run: 1km.

    1. Online registration closed

Team Member Butterbox Nippers Closed

Online registration closed

  • Headland Run: 2km, Board Paddle: 600m, Swim: 400m, Soft Sand Run: 1km. Note Team Captain is required to register and create a team before Team Members can register. Registration fee applies per person.

    1. Online registration closed

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