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Wellington’s Premier Swimming And Swim Run Event
This week we are at Freyberg Beach as normal.
Beginner or Pro, we have something for everyone. Held every second Wednesday after work, at Freyberg Beach on Oriental Parade. Race your heart out, or just toe the line and have some fun. We promise you quality, safety, and a smile on your face. And you’ll be home in time for tea.

Dates

Round 1 20th November 2024
Round 2 27th November 2024
Round 3 4th December 2024
Round 4 15th January 2025
Round 5 29th January 2025
Round 6 12th February 2025
Round 7 26th February 2025
Round 8 12th March 2025

Race Day Times

5.00pm Registration Opens
6.00pm Registration Closes
6.00pm Race Briefing
6.15pm Mens Start
6.16pm Womens Start
6.20pm 400m Start (mens and womens)

All races will start ASAP following race briefing.

Series Entry

How far

Swim Run

Race One 150m, 400m or 730m Swim, 3km Run
Race Two 150m, 400m or 730m Swim, 4km Run
Race Three 150m, 400m, 730m, or 1300m Swim, 4km Run
Race Four 150m, 400m, 730m or 1300m Swim, 5km Run
Race Five 150m, 400m, 730m, or 1300m Swim, 3km Run
Race Six 150m, 400m, 730m or 1300m Swim, 4km Run
Race Seven 150m, 400m or 730m Swim, 5km Run
Race Eight 150m, 400m or 730m Swim, 3km Run

Only the swim distance in bold counts for points in the Series Champion Race.

Open Water Swim

Every night 150m, 400m, 730m, 1300m, 2000m and 2500m (for events 3 & 5) options are available. The Longest distance each night counts toward series points. You must be able to complete a 2000m swim within 45 minutes to enter that event.

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Where

The splashanddash starts and finishes on Freyberg Beach, on Oriental Parade, adjacent to Freyberg Pool. You can park in the Freyberg Pool carpark for $1.50 per hour, or on Oriental Parade.

Keep in mind Oriental Parade can get pretty busy on fine days in the middle of summer, and it may be easier and quicker to walk from town if you already have a car parked in there.

How much

Entries are open online until the start on event day. You will get a race number which relates to your race chip.  Pick it up on arrival and you are ready to go.

Entry Fees

Series Entry - First 50 $137
Series Entry - 50-100 $157
Series Entry 100+ $177
Adult entry $30
Student under 18 $20
Cash payments on the day $35

Other useful items

We have Ministry of Swimming trial goggles available. Come try some out free of charge before you buy. Multiple trial goggles available.

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You can get it touch with us via our email or on the following number.

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021 0271 2818

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021 0271 2818

splashanddash@barefootsport.co.nz

30 Mahana road Paraparaumu, NZ

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Splash and dash

Beginner or Pro, we have something for everyone. Held every second Wednesday after work, at Freyberg Beach on Oriental Parade. Race your heart out, or just toe the line and have some fun. We promise you quality, safety, and a smile on your face. And you’ll be home in time for tea.

Where

The splashanddash starts and finishes on Freyberg Beach, on Oriental Parade, adjacent to Freyberg Pool. You can park in the Freyberg Pool carpark for $1.50 per hour, or on Oriental Parade. Keep in mind Oriental Parade can get pretty busy on fine days in the middle of summer, and it may be easier and quicker to walk from town if you already have a car parked in there.
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