About this event
The Sri Chinmoy National Capital Swim is a 10-kilometre open-water challenge across Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra. Held on Sunday 29 November 2026, the point-to-point course combines long-distance swimming with views of the Australian capital’s waterways, bushland and major lakeside landmarks.
Solo swimmers travel the full distance from the western end of the lake to the finish at Grevillea Park. Along the way, the course showcases Canberra’s distinctive setting, with views towards the National Carillon, Parliament House and the Captain Cook Memorial Jet.
Relay teams provide an alternative for swimmers who want to share the experience. The relay course is divided into four legs, with changeovers at Weston Park, Yarralumla swimming beach and Gallipoli Reach before the final leg to Grevillea Park. Teams can enter with two or four swimmers, making the event suitable for a range of experience and endurance levels.
The event has a calm, supportive atmosphere inspired by the Sri Chinmoy tradition of combining physical challenge with concentration, self-transcendence and inner stillness. Participants can settle into the rhythm of the water while taking in Canberra’s open skies, native surroundings and city scenery.
Solo swimmers are required to provide a detailed athletic history with their entry, including previous competitive and endurance-swimming results. Registration arrangements, start times and entry conditions apply, so participants should check the organiser’s current event information before entering.
Whether undertaken as a major personal goal or shared as a relay, the Sri Chinmoy National Capital Swim offers a memorable way to experience Lake Burley Griffin from the water.
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