2027 MMJ Wollongong Aquathon

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2027 MMJ Wollongong Aquathon raceroster.com
Date 26 Jan, 2027
Races 16 distances
Entry fee $18.00 – $109.50
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2027 MMJ Wollongong Aquathon

About the event

Welcome to the MMJ Wollongong Aquathlon on Tuesday, January 26, 2027. This exciting event offers participants of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to experience the thrill of combining swimming with running along the beautiful coastline of Wollongong.
The entry fees for this race include everything necessary: your participation fee, a one-day licence (ODL) set by Triathlon Australia (TA), and processing fees. For kids participating in the Aquathon events, there is no ODL charge, while Mini-Short-Long participants pay $4.50 per team. Fun runners are charged just $2 for their entry.
The event features a variety of distances tailored to different age groups:
Aquathlon Events:
- Kids Aquathon: This category offers young athletes the chance to participate in an engaging and fun race, with no ODL fee.
- Mini-Short-Long: For those looking to challenge themselves over slightly longer distances, this event includes a swim followed by a run. The entry fee is $4.50 per team.
Family Discounts:
For families entering together, there's an additional discount available when signing up for the Aquathon events (excluding fun runs). By utilizing code AQUAFAM27 at checkout, you can enjoy 12% off combined entry fees with a maximum of two adults and one or more children under 18.
Aquathlon Relay Teams:
Participants have the option to form relay teams consisting of one swimmer and one runner. This team format allows for collaborative efforts while experiencing the race's scenic routes together.
The event is proudly sponsored by local businesses, ensuring a memorable day filled with excitement and camaraderie among participants. Be sure to check out our merchandise store featuring new Aquathon-branded performance run shirts and hats available for purchase on-site or online.
Registration instructions are provided in detail, making it easy for team captains to set up their teams directly through the registration process. Simply follow these steps:
1. Select "Aquathlon 2 person team."
2. Fill out your details as prompted.
3. Create a unique TEAM NAME and select an age division/category from the list.
4. Choose whether you are swimming or running for the first member.
To add additional members, simply click 'Add another registrant' at the bottom of the screen to enter their information. Remember, teams only need one fee per team and just one ODL license is required regardless of how many participants there are in a relay setup.
Join us on January 26th for an unforgettable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit along Wollongong's stunning coastline!

Races offered

26Jan

5km FUN RUN 18+

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$38.00
26Jan

Fun Run U18

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$18.00
26Jan

KIDS AQUA

Running

Distance
1K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$45.00
26Jan

KIDS AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN

Running

Distance
1K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$55.00
26Jan

KIDS AQUA - TEAM MEMBER

Running

Distance
1K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A
26Jan

LONG AQUA

Running

Distance
LONG AQUA
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$99.50
26Jan

LONG AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN

Running

Distance
LONG AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$109.50
26Jan

LONG AQUA - TEAM MEMBER

Running

Distance
LONG AQUA - TEAM MEMBER
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A
26Jan

MINI 'FUN" AQUA 12 years+

Running

Distance
MINI FUN" AQUA 12 years+
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$64.50
26Jan

MINI AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN

Running

Distance
MINI AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$74.50
26Jan

MINI AQUA - TEAM MEMBER

Running

Distance
MINI AQUA - TEAM MEMBER
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A
26Jan

SHORT AQUA

Running

Distance
SHORT AQUA
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$89.50
26Jan

SHORT AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN

Running

Distance
SHORT AQUA - TEAM CAPTAIN
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$99.50
26Jan

SHORT AQUA - TEAM MEMBER

Running

Distance
SHORT AQUA - TEAM MEMBER
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A
26Jan

SHORT AQUA PARENT & CHILD U16 - TEAM CAPTAIN

Running

Distance
SHORT AQUA PARENT & CHILD U16 - TEAM CAPTAIN
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$89.50
26Jan

SHORT AQUA PARENT & CHILD U16 - TEAM MEMBER

Running

Distance
SHORT AQUA PARENT & CHILD U16 - TEAM MEMBER
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for January in Wollongong.

Temperature18.2° / 24.4°
Feels like17.7° / 24.4°
Sunshine hours10h 18m
Rainfall5.0 mm
Snowfall—
Wind13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity79.3%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossHigh
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise04:59
Sunset19:09

About Wollongong

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Wollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, 85 kilometres south of Sydney. Wollongong had an estimated urban population of 302,739 at June 2018, making it the third-largest city in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle and the tenth-largest city in Australia by population. The city's current Lord Mayor is Tania Brown who was elected in 2024.

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