The Bondi Bay 1km course starts and finishes in the same location on Bondi Beach. Swimmers leave the beach just south of the lifeguard tower before looping around within Bondi Bay and back to the sand for a high five as you cross the finish line.
The course distance will be no greater than 1km; however the final positioning of the buoys will depend on the conditions on the day. Swimmers are to keep the course markers (buoys) on their left throughout the swim and ensure they sight the buoys and listen to directions from the water safety team.
What's not to love about a 1km swim in beautiful Bondi Bay! The perfect first time ocean swim challenge, an ideal stepping stone to the longer B2B event and a great addition for seasoned swimmers wanting to push their limits and complete two distances.
Registrations for the 1km Bondi Bay swim open at Bondi Beach at 7:00am. Swimmers will be able to collect their swim cap and timing band from our friendly volunteers at the Registration tent.
Registrations close for the 1km Bondi Bay swim at 8:20am. Be sure to listen to the pre-swim briefing which will take place at 8:35am.
Start time: 8:45am
Please note: Start times are indicative only and may be subject to change by the event organisers on the day of the event. Announcements will be made if changes are required. Your understanding and patience is appreciated.
We offer each category for male and female.
| Categories
|
| 13-15 years |
| 16-19 years |
| 20-24 years |
| 25-29 years |
| 30-34 years |
| 35-39 years |
| 40-44 years |
| 45-49 years |
| 50-54 years |
| 55-59 years |
| 60-64 years |
| 65-69 years |
| 70 years + |
Minimum Age of Competitors is 13 years old on race day.
There are no prizes, but everyone who finishes is a winner !
Of course, if you beat your buddies, you will also get bragging rights !
Don't hesitate also to have a look at our prizes presentation page
Please note:
The timetable below is indicative only and will be updated closer to this year's event to be held on 7 December 2025. Please keep up-to-date for current event day information by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on socials.
| Wave Sequence | Start | Category | Fastest Time (2022) | Average Time (2022) | Cap colour |
| Wave 1 | 8:45am | Male - U40 (13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39) | 13:57 | 22:25 | Yellow |
| Wave 2 | 08:47am | Male 40+ (40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) | 14:49 | 22:03 | Green |
| Wave 3 | 8:49am | Female - U40 (13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39) | 17:37 | 24:07 | Red |
| Wave 4 | 8:51am | Female - 40+(40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) | 29:23 | 29:23 | Orange + white stripe |
| Wave 5 | 08:53am | Wetsuit wearers | - | - | All colours |
The B2B uses rolling starts for both the 1km and 2km events. Swimmers are sent off in small groups (3-6 people) a few seconds apart. Each swimmer's official swim time is recorded by their individual timing band which is worn on the ankle.
The 1K swim is a participation course, and first and foremost, our responsibility to is to ensure the safety and comfort of all swim participants and our Water Safety Team.
Equally, we want every single person to enjoy their swim experience. Water temperatures and surf conditions can vary significantly year on year and swell direction can keep people in the water longer than their average 1km pool swim.
As there are no prizes for this course, we encourage all participants to wear whatever will make their swim more comfortable.
If you are also swimming in either the 5K or B2B swim, please ensure, you have read and understood our complete wetsuit policy.
