Point Leo Swim Classic takes place on Sat, Dec 26, 2026 in Point Leo, Australia. The main route is 1.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026
- Start
- Point Leo 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 12-week plan to Point Leo Swim Classic
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Hosted by the Point Leo Surf Life Saving Club at Point Leo Beach, the historic Point Leo Swim Classic is an ocean swim featuring a 1200-metre course along with a 2.5km challenge and a 4km beach run.
What this race demands
The Point Leo Swim Classic demands sustained aerobic output and open-water sighting ability over a 1.2-kilometre ocean course.
Aerobic Capacity
A 1.2-kilometre ocean swim requires a continuous, high-intensity aerobic effort from start to finish without natural rest intervals.
Open-Water Sighting
Swimming in the ocean at Point Leo Beach necessitates regular sighting and navigation skills to maintain a straight line over the 1200-metre distance.
Your road to race day
Race day at Point Leo Swim Classic is 12 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build6 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 14, 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 · Nov 15, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Dec 6, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Dec 20, 2026 – Dec 26, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Point Leo Swim Classic?
Point Leo Swim Classic takes place on Sat, Dec 26, 2026 in Point Leo, Australia.
How long is Point Leo Swim Classic?
The main route is 1.2 km.
What does Point Leo Swim Classic demand?
The Point Leo Swim Classic demands sustained aerobic output and open-water sighting ability over a 1.2-kilometre ocean course.
Who is Point Leo Swim Classic for?
Point Leo Swim Classic is open to all participants.
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