Swanny Ocean Classic
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Event overview
The Swanny Ocean Classic takes place on Saturday 31 January 2026 and is organised by the Swanbourne Nedlands Surf Life Saving Club. The event has been held since 1986 and the 2026 edition marks the 40th running. Around 1,000 participants take part across multiple disciplines that all cover the same coastal route between Cottesloe and Swanbourne.
- 2 km swim
- 2 km run
- 2 km SUP (stand up paddle)
- 2 km racing mal (racing malibu board)
Registration fees listed for 2026 are: Swim $45, Run $25, SUP $30, Racing Mal $30. An early bird registration period is noted on the event entry page.
Course and rules
All events follow the coastline from Cottesloe Beach to Swanbourne Beach. The 2 km course starts in front of the Indiana Tearooms at Cottesloe and finishes in front of the Swanbourne Patrol Tower. Swimmers, SUP and racing mal events use water starts; the run is land based. The water course is marked with buoys and supported by water safety personnel on boards.
Key participant rules and notes: the minimum age for the swim is 12 years. Wetsuits and other swim aids are permitted but competitors using them are not eligible for awards and must declare them at entry or on the day. Racing mals must be standard SLSA board type and are BYO. Competitors may cross the finish line without their board but should retrieve it and place it clear of other finishers, to the northern side of the finish area. The organisers do not provide transport between the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
