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Burleigh Swim Run 2026

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calendar_today 26 Jan, 2026

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sell $42 – $84

About the Event

Celebrate Australia Day with a splash and dash at the 15th Annual Burleigh Swim Run Australia Day Challenge on January 26, 2026, hosted at iconic Burleigh Beach in front of the Surf Lifesaving Club. This beloved community event, co-sponsored by Kollosche and Coastal Creative Projects, welcomes all ages and abilities with three fun options: The Challenge (400m swim + 4km run), The Taste Tester (200m swim + 2km run), and The Young Guns (400m wade + 400m run) for kids 5-12. Whether you’re racing solo, teaming up for the relay, or introducing the family to swim-run, this day is all about fitness, families, and fun in a supportive beachfront atmosphere.

Registration opens November 1st, 2025, and closes January 18th, 2026—be sure to secure your spot for this vibrant Gold Coast tradition. With a backup date set for April 19th in case of poor conditions, organisers ensure your Australia Day will be active, safe, and full of the energetic community spirit that defines Burleigh Swim Run.

Races Offered

12 and under Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beac

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

16 and under Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beac

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

30-39yrs Challenge (400m ocean swim 4km beach run)

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

40-49yrs Challenge (400m ocean swim + 4km beach ru

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

50+ yrs Challenge - 400m ocean swim + 4km beach ru

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

Open Challenge (Prize-money 400m ocean swim + 4km

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

Over the Century Club (100kg+) Challenge - 400m Oc

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$73.50

Taste-Tester (200m ocean swim + 2km beach run)

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 2.2km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$63.00

Teams Relay (2 person) Challenge 400m ocean swim a

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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A$84.00

Young Guns Wade - 5-12yrs (400m) + Run (400m)

Jan 26, 2026

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Distance — 4.4km

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Type — Running, Water sports

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06:45

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$42.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Gold Coast.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 21.6° / 27.9°
wb_sunny 23.0° / 29.3°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.3 /
water_drop 77.4%

About Gold Coast

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The Gold Coast is a large city along the coast in the southeast corner of the state of Queensland in Australia. The year-round warm weather, theme parks and many beaches just south of Brisbane have made it a popular destination with travellers. Surfers Paradise forms the glitzy hub of tourist activity. Each year thousands of Australian students complete their secondary education by indulging in Schoolies Week by travelling to the Gold Coast for a week of partying.

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