MINI AQUA

The MINI AQUA offers a fun, safe, entry-level distance to give Aquathon a go!

Timed but no age awards- no pressure, all fun.

Starts with a 200m swim in sheltered Wollongong harbour, then onto the 2km run, featuring 1km out and back along the Illawarra’s iconic and scenic ‘blue mile’ track. Finish with a smile, and a finisher medal.

ENTRIES OPEN 1 OCTOBER 2026

EVENT DETAILS

DATE:
Tuesday 26 January (public Holiday) 2026
LOCATION:
Wollongong Harbour
DISTANCE:
200m swim + 2km run
AGES:
12+
ENTRY OPTIONS
Individual or Tag Team
ENTRY FEES
SEE BELOW
LEVEL:
FUN ONLY! Timed but NO age awards.
CHECK-IN TIME:
7.30am-8.45am
START TIME
9.05am Rolling starts- 2 swimmers at a time.
RESULTS
MultiSport Australia
AWARDS

NON COMPETITIVE: NO CATEGORY AWARDS - Includes placing/time and Finisher medal.
AGE CATEGORIES
N/A
TEAM CATEGORIES
Swimmer + Runner (no category awards)
MINIMAL AGE
12 years
FINISH TIME
Course closure 11.30am

COURSE MAP

TEAM UP

Teams are hugely poular at aquathon- one swims, one runs double the fun!

Team Up! – and enter as a relay.

  1. Easy entry..
    1. One swims, one runs
    2. Choose your preferred distance
    3. Enter online – select ‘teams’.
    4. Create a team name
    5. Fill out the online form for team member 1
    6. Click ‘add other participant’
    7. Fill out the form for the 2nd participant
    8. Payment – one fee per team
    9. You’re in!

INCLUSIONS

  • Entry to Australia’s largest Aquathon
  • Comprehensive safety  services
  • 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

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
24.1.26-26.1.26
U18
$45
$55
$60
$65
18+
$60
$70
$75
$85
Team
$65
$75
$80
$90

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