KIDS AQUA

CROWD FAVOURITE: 500+ KIDS!

Hugely popular, the ‘Kids Aqua’ is just for kids 6-13’s years of age and draws our largest cheers.

At Aquathon, we believe that every child deserves to experience the thrill of swimming and running in a safe, supportive, and fun environment that celebrates their achievements and go all out to make it special.

Kids distances

  • 10-13’s – 200m swim + 2km run: 10.10am start
  • U10’s- 120m swim + 2km run: 10.30am start

Aquathon options: Individual or relay tag team. Parents can tag along and help the U10’s too.

Fully supported by our awesome lifesavers, run marshals and volunteers.

Awesome finisher medals, fully supported, age awards and give aways, and we go out all to make it safe and super fun.

Check out the hundreds of photo’s on our social feed and join in.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2026

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Tuesday 26 January (Public holiday) 2027
LOCATION:
Wollongong Harbour
DISTANCES:
U10's: 120m Swim + 2k Run
10-13's 200m Swim + 2k Run
AGES:
6-13 years. Age taken on event day.
Parent/Guardian Safety and Support
Child MUST be able to swim the distance. Parent/14+ helper can swim/run alongside for U10's. 6 year olds MUST have a parent support side by side.
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual or Tag Team
LEVEL:
Fun or fast
Check-in + Registration kit collection
7.30am-9.30am old court house
EVENT MAP:
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START GROUP A. 12/13's
10.10am
START GROUP B: 10/11's
10.18am
START GROUP C: Team 10-13ys
10.25
START GROUP D: U10's: 9/8/7/6ys
10.30am
FINISHER MEDALS
YES
INDIVIDUAL AGE CATEGORIES
Award categories: U10's (7/8/9 yr combined), 10/11 years combined, 12/13 years combined. Boy/girl divisions
INDIVIDUAL AGE AWARDS

1st, 2nd, 3rd per ages. 1st Medals and aquathon prize. 2nd and 3rd medals
TEAM CATEGORIES
U10's MIXED TEAM ONLY. 10-13's Boys, Girls, Mixed
Awards 1st medals and award, 2nd and 3rd medals
SWIM STARTS
Rolling starts 2-3 swimmers at a time SEE SCHEDULE ABOVE
RESULTS
MultiSport Australia

SAFETY FIRST

  • Exclusive change area for kids aqua
  • Swim Courses kept closer to shore and supported all the way by our team of dedicated lifeguards.
  • Flat, sign marked and loads of marshals on the run course
  • Key safety focus across all aspects

‘KIDS AQUA’ AREA 

The ‘Kids Aqua’ gets its own safe and exclusive ‘change’ area. Close to swim start, the flat grassy area as marked on the event maps.

The west (road) side of the grass is marked for kids in the 10-13’s aquathon, and the east (waters) side for kids U10’s.

Team tag occurs at the SWIM FINISH.

COURSE MAP

event pricing

TYPE
EARLY
1/10/25 - 09/11/25
STANDARD
10.11.25 to 16.01.26
LATE
17.01.26 to 23.01.26
LAST MINUTE
24.01.26 - 26.1.26
U13
$45
$50
$55
$60
Team
$55
$60
$65
$75
Parents/Helper14+
$0 with child U10 as support
$0 supporting U10 child
$0 supporting U10 child
$0 supporting U10 child

INCLUSIONS

  • Entry to Australia’s largest Aquathon
  • Comprehensive safety  services – Aquatic, Surf Life Saving, Run marshals, First Aid
  • Fun supportive crowd
  • Sanctioning,technical support and insurance through Triathlon NSW
  • Event Swim cap
  • Event Finisher medal/s
  • Electronic timing and results
  • Entry to spot draws
  • Finish line refreshments
  • First Aid
  • 80+ volunteers and support crew
  • Professional event safety & services

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2026

FUN FACTOR

Aquathon entrants are treated to a safe and fun event, supported by a spectacular location, on course safety services such as water safety, friendly course marshals, signage, and water stations. Finisher medals, prizes and a great atmosphere all await.

For over 25 years ‘Aquathon’ remains as Australia’s favourite swim and run!

#AQUATHON

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT US AT

wollongongaquathon@gmail.com