Trans Cape Swim Run
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Description
Join the Trans Cape Swim Run on 7 March 2026 in Western Australia, a thrilling endurance adventure for teams of two who alternate between running and swimming.
The course begins at the iconic Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and finishes at the Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club, traversing scenic trails, beaches, rocky terrain, and paths. Participants will experience the stunning landscapes of the Cape, pristine beaches, and Meelup Regional Park like never before.
This unique event features 10 running sections and 9 swimming sections with no formal transitions—competitors swim in their shoes and run with their goggles. Teams must stay together throughout the course, maintaining a maximum distance of 10 meters apart.
The total distances covered are approximately 4 to 5 kilometers swimming and 22 to 24 kilometers running, offering a pure and immersive nature experience that combines endurance, teamwork, and respect for the environment.
Distances:
Swim Run (teams of 2):
Swim: 9 sections - Total distance ~ 4K
Run: 10 sections - Total distance ~ 22.5K
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