Swimrun Australia: Sydney North
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Swimrun Australia: Sydney North
Sydney North is a point to point swimrun across Sydney’s North Harbour, running from Clontarf Reserve to Manly Beach and finishing near Queenscliff. The course mixes open-water swims and coastal running through national park trails, beaches and harbour-side paths.
Distances offered
- Ultra 26.5 km total, 4 km swim, 22.5 km run, team only, 17+ years
- Enduro 17.7 km total, 2.65 km swim, 14.5 km run, solo or team, 17+ years
- Experience 9.55 km total, 1.85 km swim, 7.7 km run, solo or team, 15+ years
Key course features include Clontarf Reserve start, trail sections at Dobroyd Head, a run through Forty Baskets Beach and North Harbour Reserve, swims into Manly Cove and Little Manly, trail approaches at North Head, a swim through Shelly Beach and Cabbage Tree Bay, and a final run along Manly Beach to Queenscliff.
Eligibility and safety notes state minimum ages determined on 31 December 2026 (Experience 15, Enduro 17) and basic swim prerequisites: all participants should be able to swim 1,000 metres continuously in open water; Enduro entries should also meet specific swim and run pace benchmarks. Each race has completion cut-off times for participant safety.
Logistics reflect the point to point format: athletes must arrange travel to the start while the event will transport personal gear to the finish. On-course services include photography, nutrition, live tracking and safety support. The event hosts the Australian Swimrun Championship with medals for top teams. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
