5KM Swim Entry Criteria
- The minimum age on event day is 13 years old
- The 5km swim course is open to advanced level swimmers only
- You must be able to complete a 5km time trial pool swim in under 1hr 30mins and are required to provide evidence to the event organiser at least two weeks prior to the event day. Please send your evidence to swims@bonditobronte.com.au
- You acknowledge that the swim course distance is approximate only, and the final distance will be determined by bouy placement on the day subject to swell and weather considerations.
- Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present on event day.
The event organiser requires proof of eligibility which may be provided as either of the following:
- Evidence of a 5km time trial pool swim via a smart device (under 1hr 30mins) completed within 3 months of this event
- Published results from a previously completed 5km open water swim (under 120 mins) completed within 12 months of this event
e.g., results page from the Cole Classic 5km, Balmoral Swim or Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, South Head Roughwater or similar.
Please send your proof of eligibility to this following address: swims@bonditobronte.com.au
On the day, to ensure the safety of all participants and water safety:
- All participants must complete the Bondi to Bronte 5km course within a cut off time of 120 mins.
- Participants who have not reached the Bronte turning buoy within 55 mins, or the finish line within 120 mins will not be permitted to continue and will be removed from the course and returned to the shore at Bondi Beach by water safety personnel.
