Swim Thru Perth
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The Swim Thru Perth is Australia's oldest open water swim, held in the Swan River every January.
The Swim Thru Perth is Australia’s oldest and most iconic open water swim; first held in 1912. Although there have been many changes to the race course and distance over the years the event has always been held in the Swan River in January. Throughout the 104 year history of the event the race has only been interrupted by the two World Wars and a polio epidemic. From 50 swimmers in 1912, the event
16/04/2026
How many capital city rivers can you swim in and enjoy the delights of the resident pod of dolphins? The incredible Swan River in all its glory today🐬🐬🐬
Save the date for Swim Thru Perth 2027 - Sunday 17 January.
22/01/2026
From the Matilda Bay to Melbourne! Our 2026 Swim Thru Perth caps are travelling far! Thank you to for providing these excellent caps for our swimmers to use in our event and afterwards too!
17/01/2026
GET UP! It’s Race Day! We’re so excited to welcome you to the 2026 Swim Thru Perth! Registrations and Late entries open at 7am! See you down at Matilda Bay!
The stage is set! We’re so excited to welcome you tomorrow to the 106th Swim Thru Perth!
17/01/2026
Only 1 more day to wait until the 2026 Swim Thru Perth! Here’s what tomorrow is looking like! Remember that late entries will be open at the registration desk tomorrow!
Josie Page is swimming the 2026 Swim Thru Perth! We’re looking forward to seeing her down at Matilda Bay this Sunday! Get your entry in to swim with Josie!
Late entries close in a few hours! Tonight at 6pm! GET YOUR ENTRY IN ASAP!
15/01/2026
FINAL DAY FOR STANDARD ENTRIES! What are you waiting for? Get your entry in today!
13/01/2026
Thank you for your support for the Swim Thru Perth and the WOW swim series! There’s only a few more days to get your standard entry in for the 2026 Swim Thru Perth!
Paul Blackbeard tells us all about why he loves the Swim Thru Perth! Get your entry in, just like Paul, to compete in Australia’s oldest open water swim!
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