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Cowes Classic 2026

Cowes Classic 2026

  • Swimming
  • 500 m
  • Running
  • 4 km
The Esplanade, Cowes, VIC 3922, Australia
Woolamai Beach SLSC & Phillip Island Football Club

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About the Event

Cowes Classic 2026 - Bass Coast Series - Race 2

Join the Cowes Classic 2026, the second race in the Bass Coast Series, featuring a 500m beach swim and a 4km road run. The event is a major fundraiser for the Phillip Island Football and Netball Club and the Woolamai Beach SLSC, with all proceeds supporting local community sporting clubs and surf life saving patrols.

Race Details:

  • Swim: 500m tide assisted swim around the pier.
  • Run: 4km run up Thompson Ave, down Chapel St towards Silverleaves, and back along the foreshore to the finish.
  • Date & Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm AEDT.
  • Registration: Online registration only; strictly no walk-ins.
  • Results: Presented at the North Pier hotel after the race.

Ticket Information:

  • Early Bird (Aug 28 – Sept 30): $70.00 for Individual Competitor, $90.00 for Team Relay.
  • Standard (Oct 1 – Jan 30): $75.00 for Individual Competitor, $100.00 for Team Relay.
  • A $25 discount is applied to Early Bird and Standard pricing for ages 14-17.

Rules and Regulations:

  • No extraneous aids (fins, boards, snorkels, flotation gear, personal support teams) are allowed.
  • Wetsuits may be worn.
  • Competitors must adhere to the marked course and wear an official race number and sponsor's swim cap.
  • Transponders (timing bracelets) must be worn at all times; a $100 replacement charge applies for lost or unreturned transponders.
  • Organizers reserve the right to accept, reject, and cancel entries.
  • Unsportsmanlike behavior will result in disqualification.

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This event is not sold through Apuama. Check prices and availability directly on the organizer's website.
Individual Competitor - Early BirdA$70.00
Team Relay - Early BirdA$90.00
Individual Competitor - StandardA$75.00
Team Relay - StandardA$100.00
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