The Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic will be held on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Experience Sydneys Northern Beaches with our iconic Cole Classic 1km, 2km, and 5km ocean swims celebrating 36 years.
Thousands of swimmers will gather in Manly to take part in one of Australia's largest ocean swims. This iconic event gives participants the opportunity to test their abilities over 1km, 2km, and 5km courses. The event aims to raise much-needed funds for more than 500 charities, including the Dee Why and Manly Surf Life Saving Clubs.
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"I found spotting the cans quite challenging in the swell and I swam to the..."
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How to enter the Cole Classic Sydney
- Swim 1km
2k
Swim 2km5k
Swim 5km
Cole Classic Sydney routes
Time Restrictions
1km – 30 minutes
2km – 60 minutes
5km – 3km distance within 90 minutes / 4km distance within 120 minutes
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Cole Classic Sydney weather forecast
Humid throughout the day.
29°C
Predicted highs
22°C
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Cole Classic Sydney reviews
Did the 5k in 2019
I found spotting the cans quite challenging in the swell and I swam to the wrong one at the turn. If possible, maybe add some more cans and make the two at the far turn different colours. Otherwise, great event.