The Cooly Classic Ocean Swim offers a bucket-list experience for swimmers, set along one of the world's most famous stretches of coastline. This legendary event celebrates open water swimming with a course that navigates the iconic point breaks of the southern Gold Coast. Participants can choose from several distances, including the challenging 5.0km marathon swim, a 3.0km route, the classic 2.0km, and shorter 1.0km options, ensuring a race for every ability. Starting at the renowned Snapper Rocks, swimmers make their way through Rainbow Bay and Greenmount before finishing on the sands of the beautiful Kirra Beach. With a vibrant and supportive atmosphere, and a separate event for junior swimmers, the Cooly Classic is more than a race; it’s a memorable day of personal challenge and achievement in a truly spectacular aquatic arena.