2026 Lake Boga Bank to Bank
- 13th December 2026
The day will consist of the 3 main events (listed below) and more.
On this page find details about the following;
- 3.1km Bank 2 Bank Swim
- 5km Run/Walk
- 200m Swim Around the Buoy
- Kayak Hire
- Saturday Morning Swim Training
- Saturday Social Dinner @ Lake Boga Waterski Club
Bank 2 Bank Swim (3.1km)
The swim will begin at the swimming zone at the most distant toilet block located around Lakeside Drive (Point A on the map below) and will end at the swimming zone between the swimming pier and the boat ramp in Jacaranda Cresent (Point B).
Entry Fees:
Early Bird: $60
Standard Registration: $70
On The Day Entries: $80
Your entry into the 3.1km Bank 2 Bank Swim includes a $10 merchandise voucher which can be used on the day of the event on official merchandise.
Timeline for the 3.1km Bank 2 Bank Swim
6.30am - 7.20am: Check In (toilet block located at campground 501-529 on Lakeside Drive, Lake Boga)
7.30am: Safety Debrief at the starting line of the swim.
7.50am: Paddlers sent out onto the water.
8.00am: 3.1KM BANK 2 BANK SWIM START
Approx. 8.40am: Expected first swimmer to finish the Bank 2 Bank Swim
10.00am: Event Presentation
IMPORTANT
Minimum Age: 12 years of age (as of 13th December 2026). Support paddlers must be 16 years of age (as of 13th December 2026).
You may complete this event as either a SOLO or a DUO. If you are completing the swim as a DUO, you must swap between swimmer and paddler throughout the 3.1km Swim.
You MUST have EITHER a support paddler in an unpowered vessel OR a swim tow to take part in the swim. If you fail to do so, you will not be permitted to take part in the event. To use a swim tow instead of having a support paddler, you must be over the age of 16.
Bank 2 Bank has limited kayaks and swim tows available for hire. If you wish to secure one of these, please contact us on lakebogabank2bank@gmail.com.
Note: You still must supply your own support person to use the hired kayak.
- If the event organisers decide that the weather on the day is unsafe for the event to go ahead, an alternative course will be set and participants will be communicated this on the morning of the event.
- Paddlers do not need to register.
- Cut off time for the swim is 2 hours. After this, you will be collected by the support vessel and returned to either the start or finish line.
Prizes & Categories
Cash Prizes are awarded to the below participants;
- First Place: $300 (M+F)
- Second Place: $100 (M+F)
- Third Place: $50 (M+F)
- DUO First Place: $200
Categories are as per below. Winners in each category will receive a certificate and either a Bank 2 Bank trucker cap or Bank 2 Bank swim cap. Note that these categories are how our records are also recorded.
- Junior (U/18)
- Open (18-34)
- Masters (35-54)
- Veterans (55-69)
- Legends (70+)
Bank 2 Bank 5km Run/Walk
The course will begin at point A and take off at the same time as the swimmers! The run will then head Southerly for 250m, turning around and then following the path around Lake Boga, to the event hub/finish line and finish under the Arch (Point B). This way the run will measure to be 5km and having the same starting and ending point as the main swim event!
Entry Fees:
Standard Registration: $25
Your entry into the 5km Run/Walk includes a $10 merchandise voucher which can be used on the day of the event on official merchandise.
Timeline for the 5km Run/Walk
6.30am - 7.30am: Check In (toilet block located at campground 501-529 on Lakeside Drive, Lake Boga)
7.50am: Safety Debrief at the starting line of the run/walk.
8.00am: 5KM RUN/WALK START
Approx. 8.20am: Expected first runner to finish the 5km Run
10.00am: Event Presentation
Cash Prizes & Categories
Cash Prizes will be awarded to the below participants:
- First Place: $100 (M+F)
- Second Place: $50 (M+F)
- Third Place $20 (M+F)
Categories are as per below. Winners in each category will receive a certificate and either a Bank 2 Bank trucker cap or Bank 2 Bank swim cap. Note that these categories are how our records are also recorded.
- Senior (18+)
- Junior (U/17)
Swim Around the
Buoy
The approximately 200m Swim Around the Buoy is the perfect choice of event for those less experienced/junior swimmers who still want to be a part of the event!
Swimmers will leave from the event hub, swim out to a buoy and back to the bank.
Entry Fee
Standard Registration: $10
Timeline for the 200m Swim Around the Buoy
8.00am - 8.20am: Check In (finish point of the Bank 2 Bank 3.1km swim located next to the boat ramp in Jacaranda Cres, Lake Boga)
8.25am: Safety Debrief at the starting line of the Swim Around the Buoy.
8.30am: 200M SWIM AROUND THE BUOY START
10.00am: Event Presentation
Saturday Social Dinner @ Lake Boga Waterski Club
Saturday 12th December 2026 event from 6pm
Join us at the Lake Boga Waterski Club on the Saturday night prior to the big day! Fuel up with food provided by the Ski Club, meet fellow participants and purchase event merchandise!
PRICE TBC
Pasta, salad, BBQ, soft drinks and more. BYO alcohol.
Please email us with you numbers for catering purposes.
B2B Kayak & Swim Tow Float Hire
To help make our event more accessible for travelling swimmers, we have a limited number of swim tow floats and kayaks for hire.
T&C’s
- Kayaks are exclusively for those travelling over 100km to Lake Boga.
- Kayak hire is $40 per kayak to be paid on the day of the event. This will include the hire of a life jacket/PFD.
- Swim tow floats are available to hire for $10 or purchase for $45.
- To secure one for the event, you must email our team and it is first in best dressed!
- If there are still kayaks available after a certain date, we will open them up to be available to locals/those within 100km of Lake Boga.
Saturday Morning Swimming Training
Join Kendall at Lake Boga Yacht Club for our free B2B swim training!
Start date 17th October.
- Every Saturday at 9.00am
- Lake Boga Yacht Club
Highly recommended to all participants taking part in the 3.1km Swim to experience a range of conditions and master open water skills.
Choose your distance for the session and boost your confidence for the big event!
