Ultramarathon & Solo Swimmers
To participate in the 25km Ultramarathon or 19.7km Solo a swimmer must have completed either a solo Rottnest swim crossing in the previous two years (2023/2024) or 10km qualifying swim in the year prior to 28 Feb 2025. Details of the qualifying swim can be entered at the time of registration or added to the swimmer registration form at any time up to 28 February 2025 (see qualifying swims at bottom of page). Ultramarathon and Solo swimmers must also agree to the 2025 Port to Pub Terms and Conditions.
14 years
10km under 3 hours 45 mins within a one year timeframe prior to the event date
OR
Solo Rottnest crossing (Port to Pub/RCS) or similar distance event in last 2 years
Any 10km open water swim event (whether local, interstate, or international) will be accepted as long as it is within the 3hr 45m time frame; in the approved swim wear; and not touching any person or vessel.
If the qualifying swim is done interstate or overseas, the swimmer must log into the Port to Pub registration form to complete his/her results on the swimmer details page. The swimmer will be asked to provide a web link to the website that contains the qualifying swim results. These details must be submitted by 28th February 2025 in order to participate in the 2025 Port to Pub as a solo swimmer.
If a swimmer fails to complete a qualifying swim within the designated period or does not meet the qualifying time, he/she will be unable to participate in the Port to Pub solo event. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information.
The reason for a qualifying swim is to ensure that the swimmer is physically and mentally fit to be able to complete a 10km swim. We strongly recommend that solo swimmers complete this distance in training as well.
14 years
10km under 4 hours 15 mins within a one year timeframe prior to the event date
OR
Solo Rottnest crossing (Port to Pub/RCS) or similar distance event in last 2 years
Any 10km open water swim event (whether local, interstate, or international) will be accepted as long as it is within the 4hr 15m time frame; in the approved swim wear; and not touching any person or vessel.
If the qualifying swim is done interstate or overseas, the swimmer must log into the Port to Pub registration form to complete his/her results on the swimmer details page. The swimmer will be asked to provide a web link to the website that contains the qualifying swim results. These details must be submitted by 28th February 2025 in order to participate in the 2025 Port to Pub as a solo swimmer.
If a swimmer fails to complete a qualifying swim within the designated period or does not meet the qualifying time, he/she will be unable to participate in the Port to Pub solo event. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information.
The reason for a qualifying swim is to ensure that the swimmer is physically and mentally fit to be able to complete a 10km swim. We strongly recommend that solo swimmers complete this distance in training as well.
Duos & Team Swimmers
Swimmers in duos and teams must acknowledge that they can swim the qualifying swim distances recommended by Port to Pub (see table below) and agree to the 2025 Port to Pub Terms and Conditions. Swimmers do not need to provide proof of this swim to event organisers.
14 years
2.5km within a one year timeframe prior to the event date
OR
Rottnest Channel solo or duo crossing (Port to Pub/RCS) or similar distance event completed in last 2 years
*These swims are not mandatory but are recommended to ensure that swimmers are physically and mentally fit to compete in Port to Pub
14 years
3km within a one year timeframe prior to the event date
*These swims are not mandatory but are recommended to ensure that swimmers are physically and mentally fit to compete in Port to Pub
13 years
2km within a one year timeframe prior to the event date
*These swims are not mandatory but are recommended to ensure that swimmers are physically and mentally fit to compete in Port to Pub
Under 18 Years
All swimmers under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian approval to participate in Port to Pub. The Under 18 Parent or Guardian Form should be printed, completed (with signature), and returned by:
- email to: [email protected] (or)
- mail to: PO Box 2081, Claremont North, WA 6010
Qualifying Swims
In order to enter the Port to Pub 25km Ultramarathon or 19.7km Solo, swimmers must achieve a qualifying time in a 10km open water swim within a one-year time frame prior to event day or have completed a solo Rottnest Channel crossing (Port to Pub or Rottnest Channel Swim) in the previous two years.
Qualifying 10km swims in Western Australia include:
- 16 Nov 24: Geo Bay Yahava KoffeeWorks Cool Water Classic, Geographe Bay
- 23 Nov 24: OWS Coogee, Coogee Beach
- 01 Dec 24: Indian Ocean Open Water Swim, Floreat Beach
- 21 Dec 24: Christmas 10K, Coogee Beach
- 28 Dec 24: OWS Mullaloo, Mullaloo Beach
- 11 Jan 25: OWS Sorrento, Sorrento Beach
- 25 Jan 25: OWS Busselton, Busselton Foreshore
