Swim 300m | Lake | Flat or Rough
Swim 750m | Lake | Flat or Rough

Run 2.8km | Path | Undulating
Run 5km | Path | Undulating

Not Ready for a Full Triathlon? Try the Classic Swim-Run!

If a full triathlon feels a bit too daunting, the Swim-Run event at CHALLENGE CANBERRA is the perfect way to join the action and experience the excitement of race day.

You’ll start with a refreshing swim in the sheltered waters of Black Mountain Peninsula, before heading out on a scenic lakeside run along smooth, shaded paths that showcase some of Canberra’s most beautiful natural surroundings.

Choose your challenge: take on the Short Course with a 300m swim followed by a 2.8km run, or stretch yourself with the Long Course, featuring a 750m swim and a 5km run.

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a first-timer, or racing alongside friends and family, this event delivers a fun, safe, and rewarding experience — all set in the stunning heart of the nation’s capital.

So grab your goggles, lace up your runners, and be part of the CHALLENGE CANBERRA Swim-Run — where every athlete, every challenge, truly counts.