Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is launching RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon, a new sporting event that aims to help with the acquisition and maintenance of lifesaving equipment and promote physical fitness.
On Sunday, 1st May 2022, RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon will begin at 7:00 a.m., combining multiple runs and swims from Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, as well as along Clovelly Bay, Gordons Bay, and Coogee Bay.
| START TIME | EVENT CATEGORY |
| 07:30am | Elite (those who run 5km under 20min) |
| 07:35am | Competitors who run 5km in 21 – 25min |
| 07:45am | Competitors who run 5km in 26 – 30min |
| 07:55am | Competitors who run 5km in 31 – 35min |
| 08:05am | Competitors who run 5km in 36 – 40min |
| 08:15am | Competitors who run 5km in 41 – 45min |
So far, more than 400 have already signed up for this exciting challenge and fundraiser whilst more are expected to join on the day of the event. Those new to the event are advised to wear good running shoes, which they can choose to remove once they enter Coogee Beach.
“For the first swim in Clovelly, this is just a short 200m swim and as you enter and exit at different ends of the bay, you need to swim with shoes on,” Coogee SLSC stated.
“This is followed by a short 400m run to the dive ramp in Gordons Bay for the 2nd swim and it is here that you will still need shoes as there are many rocks to walk over before you start this swim.
“Then when you exit the water at the beach end, you will have 1 last run leg to the northern end of Coogee Beach and therefore this 1km run would be wearing your wet shoes.
“However, when you enter Coogee Beach at the northern end, you have the choice of removing your shoes before you start the final 1km swim. After crossing the finish in the centre of the beach, you will need to make your way over to the northern end to then collect your shoes and please note, we do not take responsibility for your shoes at this location.”
Coogee SLSC will also have marshals in place across the entire course, and detour route to provide a safe environment for the public and competitors alike.
Per Coogee SLSC, “No less than 80 surf lifesaving volunteers will be on the course and at every key location to keep competitors on the correct route along with water safety in all 3 bays to include board paddlers and rescue boats.”
Parts of the public spaces will be temporarily closed, as approved by the Council, to give way to the participants. Specifically, sections of the corner of Major & Moore Streets, Gordons Bay through to the Clovelly Carpark will be inaccessible from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Instead, a detour will be in place on Moore Street, Beach Street, Battery Street and Melrose Parade.
