Macquarie Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. The main route is 2.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Sydney 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 2.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this iconic open water swim covers approximately 2.2km along Sydney's spectacular coastline from Bondi Beach to Bronte Beach.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Macquarie Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim requires sustained open-water swimming endurance to cover the continuous 2.2-kilometer coastal course.
Open-water endurance
Covering 2.2 kilometers in the ocean requires continuous stroke efficiency and aerobic stamina without the benefit of pool walls for rest.
Sighting and navigation
Navigating the open water along Sydney's coastline demands frequent sighting to maintain a direct line between Bondi Beach and Bronte Beach.
Your road to race day
Race day at Macquarie Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim is 11 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build5 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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