Kieser Great Bayside Swim 2026

Kieser Great Bayside Swim 2026

Welcome to our 15'th annual swim event at Middle Brighton on Saturday, January 24’th 2026. Kieser, our Principal Event Sponsor operates a network of integrated physiotherapy, rehabilitation and strength training centres in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Register online here for the 650m, 1,400m or 2,500m Open Water events and the Bayside Junior Dash. Registrations close 1 hour before each race event. (Late entry prices apply after Noon on January 23). And Juniors (Under 18 YO) receive a $10 discount for our Open Water and Intermediate events. Late entry and on-the-day prices apply after Noon on January 24.

Event times

• 2500m Open Water: 9:00 AM
• Bayside 300m Junior Dash: 10:00 AM
• Bayside 200m Junior Dash: 10:15 AM
• 650 m Intermediate Swim: 10:45 AM
• 1400m Open Water (First Age Group): 11:00 AM
• 1400 m Open Water Open Division: 11:30 AM

Event highlights

• 650m Intermediate Swim from the marina to the beach
• 1400m and 2500 m Open Water events around the breakwater and marina
• 200 and 300m Junior Dash from the Marina to the beach for 7 -12 YO Juniors
• Open-air gear storage, change tents and beach rinse-down showers
• Complementary Kieser massages for swimmers
• Food stalls
• Tee Shirts, swim caps, sunscreen and random prizes for Open Water swimmers