Cape Paterson Aquathon

The Cape Aquathon is an exciting swim race and part of the Bass Coast Series.

Together with the Cowes Classic, Phillip Island Penguin Swim Classic, and the Channel Challenge, this race is among the most highly anticipated in the community sports calendar.

Cape Paterson Aquathon, 2025 Dates, Start Times & Entry Price, VIC

The event occurs one day each year, and registration begins at 8am. Presentations and results are done an hour after the race finishes. It will start at Cape Paterson First Surf Beach, where swimmers participate in a 400-metre surf swim. They then run back to the clubhouse to put their shoes on, along the picturesque clifftops on Brown Road and head west of Surf Beach Road, where they are headed towards Second Surf. After a final loop to The Cape estate, they finish the line at the carpark of First Surf.

The Cape Aquathon is open to several entrant categories: Junior male and junior female for 14-17 years of age, Adult male and adult female for those aged 18 and above, Male and female 40 years old and up, Male and female 50 years old and up, Male team and female team, and Team mixed. All participants should be permanent residents of the Bass Coast Shire.

The minimum age for all participants of the Cape Aquathon is 14 years old. Registration begins at the Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club by 8am, where organisers will distribute timing bracelets, coloured swim caps, and the race pack loaded with goodies. Winners are treated to exciting cash prizes plus a trophy!

The Cape Aquathon is one of the most exciting events near Phillip Island. Check out upcoming dates so as not to miss this event! You’ll get to save more money by purchasing tickets ahead of time.