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Early Bird entry cost (up to 11:59pm, Wed 3 Jan):

Standard entry cost (from 12:00am, Thu 4 Jan):

There is a $5 discount per entrant for each additional event entered.

Juniors (< 18 years of age) and Seniors (from 60 years of age) receive a $5 discount per event.

• Danger 500: 10-17, 18+
• Danger 1000: 12-14, 15-17, 18-29 (incl. Open category), 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
• More Dangerous 2.5km: 12+
• Even More Dangerous 5km: 13+

Yes, you can enter your own age category and the Open category. If outside the ages of 18-29 you will be asked during the entry process if you want to enter your age category or the Open age category (18-29).

No, but only because start at the same time. You can join the many others who swim the Danger 1000 or Danger 500 in addition to the 2.5km or 5km events.

Event time limits may vary on the day due to conditions, but generally they are:

• Danger 500: 25 mins
• Danger 1000: 60 mins
• More Dangerous 2.5km: 90 mins
• Even More Dangerous 5km: 120 mins

Entrants register their arrival and pickup their event bag with t-shirt, timing tag and swim instructions from the registration tents located on The Esplanade opposite Price Street (Torquay Front Beach -  https://goo.gl/maps/DnWxgDf7YZ63JmJG9). Registration is open from 8:00am - 1:40pm (close 10 minutes prior to the start of the last event).

Yes. In the email received confirming your entry, select the link to edit your entry and save the updated details.

Wetsuits are not essential but are strongly recommended. Most entrants choose to wear them for warmth and comfort. It can get cold out there in the ocean and wetsuits are recommended.

Yes, every entrant is provided with a swim cap that assists event and water safety personnel identify event waves. You must wear the swim cap provided.

Goggles are not essential but are strongly recommended. Most entrants choose to wear them for comfort and protection.

Every competitor is provided with an electronic timing device that must be worn to record their time. Timing pads are located at the start and the finish lines to record competitor times and results will be available on Jan Juc SLSC's website on race day.

Event T-Shirts are available on the day when event bags are collected from the registration area.

It is important that swimmers of all age groups have trained for the event they entered and are able to complete the course distance in a reasonable time. Water Safety teams will remove swimmers from the water if they are taking too long, for their own safety, and for the safety of the overall event.

Everyone who competes in these events should be a regular swimmer and should have trained for their entered distance and regular medical check-ups are encouraged. If you have not been swimming for a while or have never swum in the ocean or in an open water event before, you should have a medical check-up.

If you cannot compete for personal reasons or because you are unwell - email events@janjucsurfclub.com.au with the details. Please note that there are no refunds. If you have not collected your event entry pack with the event t-shirt – it will be mailed to you.

Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s volunteer lifesavers provide event management and safety for this event with hundreds of club members involved in the delivery of the event on the day.

This event is an important fund-raising event for the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club and all money raised helps keep volunteer patrols on the beach at Jan Juc, keeping community and visitors safe. Obtaining your and the community’s continued support for this event is vital to the 100% volunteer service.