The event is on 3 February 2024, with the first swim event starting at 9.00 am. The minimum age for entrants has been reduced from 18 years to 16 years (exceptions may apply for people under 16, see below for more details). The three categories are:

• The Top Hut Sports Bar & Bistro 500m (for people who want to start out in an open water swim).
• The Twizel/Mackenzie Four Squares 1,500m (for people who have more swimming experience and are looking for a challenge).
• The Mt Cook Alpine Salmon 3,800m (the premier event for experienced open water swimmers or those training for the Ironman New Zealand in March 2024).

Pricing

• Early Bird entry fees (valid until 30.09.23):
  • 500m $40
  • 1500m $60
  • 3800m $80
• Entry fees from 01.10.23:
  • 500m $50
  • 1500m $70
  • 3800m $90
• Entries close on 31.01.24 (there are no entries on the day of the event.)

There'll be great spot prizes, and funds raised from the event will be distributed to the local community for water-based activities in the Twizel area.

Age limit

The Meridian Swim Ruataniwha is limited to those 16 years and over. If you are under 16 years and would like to participate in the event, please contact the organiser: [email protected], to request a dispensation to the age limit. Please include details of prior cold water and distance swimming events undertaken and details of swimming ability provided by a recognised swimming coach.

Enter online

https://raceroster.com/events/2024/75381/meridian-swim-ruataniwha-2024