North Curl Curl SLSC 3 Points Challenge

Our Major Supporting Sponsors are....

Bendigo Bank, Freshwater

IGA Supermarkets

Fit4Dreams

Surf Salt


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Race Medical Advice

Don’t swim or run if you have been suffering from any illness within the previous 48 hours

Stop if you are dizzy, have chest pains or nausea and seek help from our medical teams along the route

If feeling unwell during any swim legs – raise one hand directly above your head and the Water Safety team will assist you

Drink and First Aid stations will be provided on course and at finish line

Race Rules

  1. The race organiser reserves the right to reject or cancel any entry in the race at any time.
  2. Swim caps must be worn in the Ocean Swim event
  3. Shoes to be worn in every run leg of the 3 Points Challenge, and can only be removed once the final return run leg takes competitors onto the beach at North Curl Curl - failure = disqualification
  4. In the spirit of fairness, we will not permit the use of footwear that can be used in the swim legs e.g. Vibram FiveFingers shoes
  5. Each competitor will swim/run/walk on the approved course, as directed by race marshalls, and cannot accept outside assistance.
  6. NO ROAD RUNNING, competitors must stay on footpaths as directed by race marshalls
  7. Must negotiate all swim cans as directed on each swim leg,
    failure = disqualification
  8. The race organisers reserve the right to alter advertised event courses, distances, both run and swim to suit race day conditions & address any safety concerns identified on race day.

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Race Start Times

The Ocean Swim will start at 09:00am

The 3 Points Challenge will start at approximately 10:15am

The Invitational Dash for Cash will start approximately 15 minutes after the leaders complete the 3 Points Challenge.

All races will start from on the beach in front of the North Curl Curl Surf Club. Competitors are required to marshall at the race start area 10 minutes before the start of each race.

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Pre-Race Logistics

Car Parking: North Curl Curl Beach has metered parking (Warringah Council residents with council parking stickers can park free). Please note that the far east side of the car park will be closed off for race transition area setup. Parking is also available in Mid Curl Curl, just off Griffin Rd.
For map of available parking Download Click Here

Race Day Registration: All entrants must register and mark off their attendance on race day at North Curl Curl Surf Club, in order to recieve their race numbers and timing chips, as well as a race pack with T-Shirt.

Registration will be open from 7:00am until 8:30am for the Ocean Swim, and 7:00am until 9:30am for the 3 Points Challenge.

Late Entry: Any Late Entries can be made as per the Race Entry & Registration Info page. Please ensure you provide ample time for your entry to be processed.

A $10 blanket late entry fee will be charged for all competitors for all races and categories - cash or cheque only will be accepted.

Late entries may not recieve race packs and Event T-Shirts due to availability

Race Briefing: Approximately 20 mins before each event, all competitors are required to attend the race briefing for instructions, held in the Surf Club or on the beach below the Surf Club depending on conditions. Listen for announcements that will direct competitors to the briefings.Any changes to the event format due to conditions on the day will be communicated at the race briefings.

Race Transition Areas: Prior to the start of the 3 Points Challenge, competitors should place their running shoes in position at the first transition area that will be setup in the car park in front of the Surf Club. There will be similar transition areas setup at South Curl Curl and Freshwater for competitors to leave their running shoes for the respective surf swim.

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Post-Race Logistics

Return of Timing Chips: All competitors must return their timing chip once they have completed the event. There will be members of the North Curl Curl Surf Club collecting the timing chips near the finish line.

Note: Any competitor that does not return their timing chip will be charged $50.

Race Presentation: Presentation of prizes for place getters in the Ocean Swim and the 3 Points Challenge will be made at approximately 11:30 am after the completion of the Invitations Dash for Cash. Presentations will be held outside the boat shed area on the western side of the North Curl Curl Surf Club (weather permitting). Food and refreshments will be available.