The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Collaroy, Australia. The main route is 1.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Collaroy 🇦🇺
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 5-week plan to The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims
The Peak 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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Set within the spectacular Long Reef Aquatic Reserve, this event offers the chance to glide over reef patches teeming with marine life, making it one of Sydney’s most scenic ocean swims.
What this race demands
This 1.5 km open-water swim demands steady aerobic pacing and sighting efficiency over a moderate coastal distance.
Aerobic Endurance
A continuous 1.5 km distance requires sustained cardiovascular output without the benefit of walls or turns found in pool swimming.
Open-Water Sighting
Navigating marine reserve reef patches and coastal conditions requires consistent technique adjustments and sighting ability.
Your road to race day
Race day at The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Oct 5, 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.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims?
The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Collaroy, Australia.
How long is The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims?
The main route is 1.5 km.
What does The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims demand?
This 1.5 km open-water swim demands steady aerobic pacing and sighting efficiency over a moderate coastal distance.
Who is The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims for?
The Collaroy Beach Ocean Swims is open to all participants.
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