Sand running is tough at the best of times but the recent big swells along the Merewether-Bar Beach stretch which makes up the Big Beach Challenge course have resulted in some extra challenging changes to the surface of the beach.

With recent news items regarding marine animal activity around Newcastle beaches, we wish to clarify the events position on assessing and managing risks around the swim leg. Participant safety is of utmost importance in this events...

The Annual Across the Harbour Swim on Australia Day has been cancelled for 2015 due to water conditions and other safety concerns. See  http://www.stocktonsurfclub.com/Documents/MEDIA%20RELEASE%20-%20NEWCASTLE%20HARBOUR%20SWIM%202015.pdf

If you are looking for a little adventure then the bay is the place to find it. A 9km kayak leg has replaced the original swim leg of the Adventure race and the format now features a kayak leg, mountain bike ride and run.

The Nobbys2Newcastle Ocean Swim will now be held on February 21 after dangerous surf forced the postponement of the 2km open water event, originally set down for December 13.