ENTRY INFORMATION
April 19, 2026 | Mooloolaba Beach, Sunshine Coast
2026 entries open at 12pm on Sept 17, 2025
Please read all of the below information carefully before completing your entry form (you’ll need credit card for payment).
Your entry fee includes:
- Mooloolaba Mile Event Gift
- Engine Swim Cap
- Fresh fruit & cold drinks (finish line)
- Digital Timing with Live Online Results
- Optional Entry Refund Protection with Cover Genius
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ENTRY FEES
**Booking Fees apply to all entry categories
| EVENT | EARLY BIRD | GENERAL | LATE ENTRY |
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5pm Nov 30 | 5pm Apr 13 | 9am Apr 18 |
| 800m Junior Giants | $29.50 + BF | $34.50 + BF | $39.50 + BF |
| Mooloolaba Half Mile (800m) | $44.50 + BF | $49.50 + BF | $54.50 + BF |
| Mooloolaba Mile (1.6km) | $54.50 + BF | $59.50 + BF | $64.50 + BF |
| Mooloolaba 3.0 (3.0km) | $54.50 + BF | $59.50 + BF | $64.50 + BF |
| Mooloolaba 4.5 (4.5km) | $59.50 + BF | $64.50 + BF | $69.50 + BF |
| Mooloolaba 6.0 (6.0km) | $64.50 + BF | $69.50 + BF | $74.50 + BF |
| Open Water Clinic (Sat) | $34.50 + BF | $34.50 + BF | N/A |
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Discounts & Specials
In 2026, we have entry specials if you wish to enter more than one distance.
Packages
- If you wish to enter more than one distance, please contact us for a discount code
- 25% discount applies when you enter your second distance
- Contact: info@worldseriesswims.com.au
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Age Categories (Results)
- 800m Junior Giants: 10-15
- Half Mile: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
- 1.6km, 3.0km, 4.5km, 6.0km: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
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Wave Start Groups
Below are the wave start groups available. Each group will also be split into Male & Female waves.
- Elite Wave: For Elite swimmers competing for overall places & prizemoney
- Age Group Waves: Automatic, UNLESS you select the Elite or Mates Wave (Age Group Swimmers cannot win overall prizes or prizemoney)
- Mates Wave: Families & friends!
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Wetsuit Policy
Wetsuits are not typically allowed in many ocean swimming events, however they are a great buoyancy aid that offer assistance to inexperienced or less confident ocean swimmers.
Wetsuits are permitted for swimmers entering into the Age Group and Mates Waves.
Wetsuits are not permitted for swimmers entering into the Elite Wave who are competing for overall prizes and prizemoney.
Event T-shirtsIn 2025, we have the following merchandise items for sale through the online entry form. Orders Close Wednesday Apr 8th at 12:00pm
Size Chart (cm) **Order a larger size if in doubt, Mens & Womens range are slimfit tees
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Refund Policy
If any changes are required to the proposed courses, distances, program or in the event of postponement or cancellation, entry fees are non-refundable, this includes credits.
Refunds for withdrawals will only be given pre-event if World Series Swims is notified by email SEVEN DAYS BEFORE EVENT DAY.
All refunds will incur a $10 administration fee per competitor. No refunds will be given WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF EVENT DAY, this includes transfers from one distance to another.
Enquiries: info@worldseriesswims.com.au
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Refund Protection
Whether it’s a car breakdown, a broken ankle or a family emergency, the unexpected can sometimes prevent you from participating.
In 2026, we are offering optional Entry Fee Refund Protection from XCover (Cover Genius). This is available to purchase through the Entry Form and is just 6% of your entry fee.
Please read the full Terms & Conditions from XCover first.
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Entries Close:
Online entries for 2026 close at 9:00am Saturday Apr 18.
Day entries will not be available in 2026, so completing the online entry form is the only option this year.
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Entry Form
IMPORTANT: In the online entry form you will be asked to agree to our Terms & Conditions – please take the time to read these as they include important conditions surrounding your participation in this event. .
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