EVENT DETAILS

When: Saturday 7th February 2026

Where: Race begins at Edithvale LSC and ends at Aspendale LSC

Race Details: Race is a 1.8km Open water swim

Age Categories Include: 70+, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 18-29, 12-17

Medals are awarded to the first 3 places both Male and Female in all age categories

Overall fastest Female and Male swimmers on the day will also be awarded a prize.

EVENT DAY DETAILS

Pre race registration and bag drop at Aspendale LSC

1) Registrations close when event is sold out

2) Timing band and T-shirt collections will be open between 7:30am-9am on Race day at Aspendale LSC.

Preferred collection times are as follows,

7:30am-8:00am; 50-59, 60-69 & 70+

8:00am-8:30am 30-39 & 40-49

8.30am-9.00am 12-17 & 18-29

3) Aspendale LSC will have bag storage for all personal belongings whilst you enjoy this wonderful swim.

4) Swimmers are required once ready for the race to make their own way to Edithvale LSC for the 9am compulsory swimmers safety briefing.

The race will begin at Edithvale LSC and finish at Aspendale LSC.

4) ** Wave times begin at 9:20am with each group thereafter starting at 10 min intervals. Please note these times are subject to change closer to the event.

9:20am - 70+, 60-69

9:30am - 50-59

9:40am - 40-49

9:50am - 30-39

10:00am - 18-29

10:10am - 12-17

**Please be advised all efforts will be made to maintain these start times as best as possible however may be subject to change at short notice and or closer to the event date.

5) The race will conclude at Aspendale LSC where the presentations will be held and a sausage for all swimmers will be provided.

Any questions can be sent to info@apsendalelsc.org