Dive into a spectacular summer evening at the Mornington CSA Twilight Swim, the only event of its kind on the calendar, held on Friday, 16 January 2026, at the picturesque Mills Beach. Hosted by the Mornington Life Saving Club, this popular open water swim offers four distinct events: the competitive 1.2km race (part of the Great Victorian Swim Series), a challenging 2.5km swim, a 400m novice event, a fast 500m ENGINE Sprint, and a free Nipper Dash for children, creating an inclusive festival for swimmers of all ages and abilities. As the sun sets over Port Phillip Bay, participants can enjoy a uniquely social and competitive atmosphere, with age-group prizes, medals, and the chance for 1.2km place-getters to enter the thrilling ENGINE Sprint for free.
With a 6:00 PM start for the 2.5km race on January 16th, this twilight swim is the perfect way to kick off the weekend, combining serious ocean swimming with a vibrant community celebration. It’s more than a race; it’s a beloved local tradition where families, seasoned athletes, and newcomers alike can test their limits, enjoy optional event t-shirts, and revel in the stunning coastal scenery as day turns to dusk.
Races Offered
CSA 1.2km Open Water Swim
Jan 16, 2026
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Distance —
1.2K
terrain
Type —
Running,
Water sports
timer
18:00
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$55.00
ENGINE Sprint
Jan 16, 2026
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Distance —
ENGINE Sprint
terrain
Type —
Running,
Water sports
timer
18:00
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$55.00
MLSC Nipper Dash
Jan 16, 2026
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MLSC Nipper Dash
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Running,
Water sports
timer
18:00
Nicholas O'Donohue and Co 2.5km Vic Open Water Swi
Jan 16, 2026
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Distance —
2.5K
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Running,
Water sports
timer
18:00
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$55.00
Quinn Power 400m Closed
Jan 16, 2026
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Quinn Power 400m Closed
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Running,
Water sports
timer
18:00
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$30.00
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Mornington.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat15.7° / 24.9°
wb_sunny14.3° / 23.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air13.6 /
water_drop69.1%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat15.7° / 24.9°
wb_sunny14.3° / 23.6°
air13.6 km/h
water_drop69.1%
About Mornington
Learn more about the host city, Mornington.
Mornington is a seaside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia located on the Mornington Peninsula 46 km (29 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. It is the most populous locality in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Mornington had a population of 25,759 at the 2021 census.
