Carri to Club
Save the date for 2 January 2027.
Held on the first Saturday in January, the Carri to Club is a swim, run or walk event organised by the Normanville Surf Life Saving Club.
Entirely volunteer run, proceeds from ticket sales and donations support the Normanville Surf Life Saving Club’s beach patrol and training programs.
The event offers participants 4km, 2km, 1km and 400 metre swim distances, and a 4km run or walk option.
Staged along South Australia’s most beautiful beach and finishing at the iconic Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club, the Carri to Club is a great all ages community event.
Whether you’re looking to satisfy a competitive urge, challenge a friend or just enjoy a swim, walk or run, the Carri to Club is a great way to kick off a new year.
Carri to Club – Jan 3 2026
Photography by Fleurieu Images – click HERE for the full gallery
Thanks to our supporters
The Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club would like to thank all volunteers, the Yankalilla Council, Damian Hamilton at Cornershop Design, and the team at James Print for their support.
The 2026 Normanville Surf Life Saving Club’s Carri to Club Swim Run Walk is supported by the State and Federal Governments’ Algal Bloom Summer Plan, funded through the South Australian Tourism Commission’s Algal Bloom Event Support Fund.
Carri to Club FAQs
4km swim – Adult $35
4km walk or run – Adult $20
4km walk or run – family of 4 $50 (NOTE: A family of 4 consists of 2 adults and 2 children (15 or below) with an immediate family connection.)
2km swim – Adult $35
1km swim – Adult $35
400m swim – Adult $20
10 am – 4km swim, walk or run – Start from the Carrickalinga north bay stairs
10.30am – 2km swim – Start from the southern side of Carrickalinga Creek, enter via the most southern set of stairs at Carrickalinga
10.45am – 1km swim – Start 200m south of the Carrickalinga Sands stairs
11.00 am – 400m swim – north of the finish line
Note that all swimmers must wear a cap which can be collected from the registration desk near the jetty 30 minutes prior to start time.
Swimmers entering the 4km swim must reach the 2km start line within 1 hour, and all participants must reach the finish line by 12 noon.
Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club beach and ocean patrol members reserve the right to remove any participant from the event at any time in the interests of safety.
Walkers and runners note the beach around Carrickalinga head near the Haycock Point lookout has rocky terrain. An alternate route is available by following the dedicated beach path near this area.
Unfortunately we’re unable to provide transport to and from start locations. Participants will need to make their own arrangements.
NSLSC Members have access to the Club’s showers and change rooms.
There are public toilets and beach showers available for all event participants.
Participants can leave bags containing personal belongings at the Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club. All due care will be taken, but the Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club accepts no responsibility.
Parking is available near the finish line at the Normanville Foreshore carpark. Parking will be in high demand and we recommend participants and supporters arrive early, or arrange to be dropped off and picked up.
Post-race, the Normanville Surf Lifesaving Club will be holding a sausage sizzle (downstairs). Our clubrooms and bar (upstairs) will be open – all welcome.
The Aqua Blue Café and Kiosk located next to the NSLSC will also be open.
Start locations
10 am – 4km swim, walk or run – Start from the Carrickalinga north bay stairs
10.30am – 2km swim – Start from the southern side of Carrickalinga Creek, enter via the most southern set of stairs at Carrickalinga
10.45am – 1km swim – Start 200m south of the Carrickalinga Sands stairs
11.00 am – 400m swim – north of the finish line
Entry Fees
4km swim – Adult $35
4km walk or run – Adult $20
4km walk or run – family of 4 $50 (NOTE: A family of 4 consists of 2 adults and 2 children (15 or below) with an immediate family connection.)
2km swim – Adult $35
1km swim – Adult $35
400m swim – Adult $20
