1km swim: Swimmers aged 10 years and above who have adequately trained for the event.
2.5km & 5km swims: Swimmers aged 13 years and above who have adequately trained for the event.

Only the 5km and 2.5km swim will offer a Elite Wave Start. The first wave into the water will be the Elite Wave. Top-ranked swimmers may elect to participate in the Elite Wave and will not be eligible for age category prizes.

Swimmers may use foreign swim aids such as flippers, snorkels, wetsuits or other flotation devices and can enter in the relevant age category. However, these entrants will not be eligible for age category prizes (unless the swimmer has also registered as a swimmer with a disability).

Wetsuits will be permitted if the water temperature drops below 18 degrees on the morning of the swim.

The Murray Rose Malabar Ocean Swim takes place in the open ocean and is conducted off Malabar Beach in Malabar Beach. Ocean swims are demanding and potentially dangerous events. Risks of injury or harm may arise in numerous ways, including, but not limited to drowning, natural obstacles, man-made or controlled obstacles, ocean craft, attack by marine animals (i.e. shark, bluebottle etc) and the condition of the ocean and the weather generally (i.e., ocean temperature, storms, lightening, currents or encountering rough water). Participants, enter the Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim at their own risk.

Participants should have a medical check prior to entering the Murray Rose Malabar Ocean Swim and prepare for the event by training. Water safety craft will patrol the course for the duration of the Ocean Swim. If a participant feels unable to proceed further in the swim, the attention of the water safety personnel should be sought. The Murray Rose Malabar Ocean Swim organisers cannot guarantee your safety. The Murray Rose Malabar Ocean Swim organisers reserve the right to bring to shore by the water patrol any participants which they deem to be incapable of competing further in the Ocean Swim. While in the competition area - including the beach and water environments - participants must follow all directions of Randwick Lifeguards and Murray Rose Malabar Ocean Swim organiser officials and water safety personnel. However, participants must be aware that certain risks, such as attacks by marine animals including sharks or changes in current and ocean conditions, can arise without warning.

Rainbow Club takes a positive and strong approach with use of plastics. We encourage all participants to be self-reliant and bring your own fluids, water, drinks in your own reusable water bottles. To keep our beaches beautiful and do our bit for the environment. We are trying to eliminate the requirement for single-use plastic water bottles. We will be providing refilling stations on event day, and we encourage all our participants to bring their own bottles or purchase a Malabar Magic water bottle as you register ready for collection on the event day. All proceeds will go towards Rainbow Club Australia to help provide more clubs in areas of great need. Hydration and fruit will be available for all swimmers. We ask you to support or mission and bring your own fluids.

Please respect the local community in Malabar and do not park across private driveways and please follow all local parking restrictions and controls. Parking is extremely limited, we recommend carpooling or public transport to the swim. The 399 or 390X will take you to Malabar and a short 5-10min walk to the beach. Light Rail or 396 bus run from the CBD. 4P LIMITED Parking is available on Dacre St, Bay Parade, Malabar Ocean Pool Carpark, Malabar Boat Ramp Carpark and Fisherman's Rd. Please check Transport NSW for details close to you.