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The Bondi Blue Water Challenge is a fun and exciting ocean swimming and soft sand running event for competitors of all ages and abilities. Join us at one of the world's best known beaches on in 2027.
The 2026 City Ford Sydney Bondi Blue Water Challenge was held on Sunday 3 May. Congratulations to all participants and thank you to all our volunteers who made the day a huge success. Thank you to our event sponsor and the amazing team at City Ford Sydney, the Fruitologist in Bondi for fruit, and Delfina and Bondi Wash for great prizes.
2026 results and photos now available
We have amazing race day photos from Bossfoto. Low-resolution photos are available for download or purchase high-resolution for $2.90.
Stay tuned for next year’s date
Make a splash this summer at the City Ford Sydney Bondi Blue Water Challenge. With ocean swims and run options designed for beginners, recreational ocean swimmers and runners, and seasoned athletes, it’s a celebration of community, and the magic of Bondi Beach.
Swim it!
The Blue Water Challenge has 3 swim distances: 500m, 1km and 2km races.
The 500 metre swim distance is perfect for nippers (ages 9 and over) or novice ocean swimmers looking for their first challenge.
The 1km and 2km races draw top talent from the next generation of open water swimming superstars.
Run it!
Prefer to stay on land? Challenge yourself on the sand in either the 2km or 4km soft sand run. Open to all ages 10 years old plus!
Grab a friend and take the Bondi Blue Water Challenge!
Enter online on oceanswims.com — Coming in 2027
