WA Events

South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

Saturday, 21st February 2026

One of Australia’s iconic community sporting events and the largest open water swim event in the world, the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7km open-water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Held in February, the event sells out annually and brings more people to Rottnest Island than any other day of the year; with over 12,000 people attending the event.

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Fred's Big Run 2026

1st -31st August 2026


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!

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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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