WA Events

The Mader Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest


Saturday, 20th March 2027

Mader Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is an iconic West Australian open water swimming event, challenging swimmers to cross the Rottnest Channel from Leighton Beach to Wadjemup/Rottnest Island. It is also one of the three prestigious swims that make up the Australian Triple Crown of open water swimming.

The event offers two distances — the 19.7km direct crossing and the 25km Ultra Marathon. The 19.7km crossing can be completed as a Solo swimmer, Duo, or in a Team of 3, 4 or 6.

For those looking for an even bigger challenge, the 25km Ultra Marathon is open to qualified Solo swimmers. The course begins with an additional 5km loop north towards Cottesloe and back before joining the direct route across to Wadjemup/Rottnest Island.

The 25km ultramarathon is open to qualified solo swimmers. It is the longest open water swim in Australia and one of the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.

👕 Raise $250 for a Limited Edition Fred Hollows Foundation Superstar t-shirt

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Fred's Big Run 2027

1st -31st August 2027


Fred's Big Run is the flagship event of The Fred Hollows Foundation. 

Registrations is FREE and you can join from anywhere in the world. Run or walk 50km, 100km or 150km to restore sight.

Challenge yourself to step up and support The Fred Hollows Foundation to give the gift of sight and change lives for some of the world’s most vulnerable people!

🧦Raise $25 to receive a pair of Fred's Big Run socks
👕Raise $125 to receive a Fred's Big Run t-shirt
🌠Be a superstar and raise $2000 to receive a Fred's Big Run hoodie

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Join 'Team Fred' (Australia)

Sign up to one of the many Grassrootz events and choose The Fred Hollows Foundation as your preferred charity!
Help restore sight and change lives forever while staying fit and healthy.

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