The 2024 Malabar Magic Ocean Swim is back on Sunday 18 February!
We look forward to seeing a sea of swimmers back on the beautiful Malabar beach this February. All our regular swims will be on offer. Please choose from the 5km, 2.5km or 1km swims with some special Rainbow Club events available to our Rainbow Club children and support swimmers. Don’t miss the action on race day. Early Bird prices are open now until December 15 2023. See you at the Magic!
To support or learn more about the work of Rainbow Club Australia please head to their wesbite www.myrainbowclub.org.au. They are currently looking for teachers in locations across NSW. Click learn more below to find out more.
About The Swim
Online Registration
We encourage all swimmers to register online prior to the event at Malabar on 18 February 2024 to ensure race entry. You can register as an Individual or as a Group(team). Each swimmer or Group can raise funds online for Rainbow Club Australia and a fundraising page will be created for you if you select to fundraise. Standard Price Online entries close at 5pm on Saturday 17 February 2024.
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All swimmers must be able to complete the 5km swim within the cut off time of 150mins. If swimmers have not completed the first 2.5km within 75 mins, for their safety, the Race Director reserves the right to not allow them to complete the second lap.
Minimum ages for swimmers
1km: 10 years of age on day of swim
2.5k : 13 years of age on day of swim
5k : 13 years of age on day of swim
Swim Times: (Approx.)
8am 5k race starts
9am 2.5k racestarts
11am 1k race starts
More precise details regarding a rolling start and any other Race Day information will be advised nearer the day.
Race Day
Please make sure you register in advance online. Race day will be available pending the number of pre-race registrations and maintaining competitor safety. There is an addiotnal charge for Race day entries.
When you arrive at the park:
Collect your race pack
Move to the beach
Follow all signs and announcements regarding rolling starts
The Course
The Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim course offers a choice of a 1km swim, a 2.5km swim or our 5km swim, which is two laps of our 2.5km course. The start and finish is on Malabar Beach. Marker buoys are positioned to indicate the course for each swim. Check out our course map here.
Team Entries
Swim Teams
Swim teams can enter all swims in the Open Category (no age restrictions). Get your friends, colleagues and family together to Share the Magic of Swimming!
Companies, Clubs, Schools and families are encouraged to train and swim together in a friendly team competition. The first team member to enter should pick and share a team name, and all other members of the team should enter the exact team name when they register. There is no extra charge for team entries. Teams may comprise male and/or female swimmers, and all members of a team must finish. If you would like a team time this can be organised after the event has been completed. There will be no Fastest Team Prize this year.
Fundraising as a Team
We encourage you to fundraise as a team. If you have selected to fundraise, the same team name will be created for you as a Team Fundraising page automatically. You can enter as many as you like into your fundraising team.
Groups are encouraged to set a target to raise funds for Rainbow Club. You will provided with tips and resources for fundraising. We encourage you to share your experiences through social media and via email.
