Bay to Beach '26

Get ready to dive in!

Date: Saturday, 13th June 2026

Time: Registration opens at 6:00 AM, First Wave at 7.15am, Presentations at 9:00am

Location: First Bay to Main Beach, Coolum Beach, QLD

Distance: Approx. 1.2 km

Join us for this iconic charity ocean swim along the stunning coastline from First Bay to Main Beach, Coolum Beach. Whether you're competing for a medal or just having fun with friends, your participation will help raise vital funds for Coolum Beach SLSC to purchase lifesaving equipment.

Buy Tickets Here 👉 https://www.trybooking.com/DKVSX

Early Bird (before 1st May): $50 adults / $25 U18

Standard (2nd May until 7th June): $60 adults / $30 U18

Supporters tickets (for non-competitors includes a t-shirt & goodie bag): $30

Race Options:

Competitive Race: Ready to race? Compete for the win in this thrilling 1.2 km swim. Medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age category.

Mates Race: Not feeling competitive? Take a more relaxed approach and cruise through the course with your mates, flippers optional.

*Swimmers aged 12 and up are welcome (T&Cs apply).

*Wetsuits optional

Race Categories:

Under 18 Female

Under 18 Male

18-34 Female

18-34 Male

35-49 Female

35-49 Male

50-64 Female

50-64 Male

65 & Over Female

65 & Over Male

Mates Race (Non-competitive)

Event Goodies:

Participants will receive a bag of goodies donated by our generous sponsors and an event shirt. To secure your t-shirt, tickets must be purchased before 1st May —so act fast!

Safety: Lifesavers and water safety officers will be on the course to ensure everyone stays safe.

BBQ: Bacon, eggs, and sausages will be sizzling at the beach for swimmers and supporters to enjoy post-race! 🌭🍳

Weather: In the event of extreme weather, the swim will move location to the Coolum Aqua Fun Park - up to date information will be posted on this page.

Thanks for your Support:

Proceeds from the event go directly toward supporting Surf Life Saving at Coolum Beach. You’ll be helping us purchase critical lifesaving equipment to keep our beaches safe.

Got a Business? Get Involved!

Do you want to see your brand making a splash at Bay to Beach? 🌟 If your business is interested in sponsoring the event or contributing some goodies, we’d love to hear from you! Simply email us at [email protected] and let’s make this event even bigger together!

🎟️ Tickets are limited—get yours now: https://www.trybooking.com/DKVSX

Join us and make a splash for a good cause! See you in the water! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

For Event Enquiries please contact [email protected]