The 2026 Bali Hope Swimrun
Wednesday October 21 - Saturday October 24
Nusa Lembongan, Bali
Join a small group for 4 days on a paradise island and take on a unique adventure race.
“Unlike anything I’d imagined. Connection, impact, challenge, support, rest - it’s the most incredible event.”
Kate Feltham, Sydney.
The Bali Hope Swimrun is a 4-day event on Nusa Lembongan, Bali.
The course involves 19km of running and 1.7km of swimming in 7 run and 6 swim legs.
Participants complete the full distance individually to together in teams of two.
The event is built around a project to protect the future of the island by fundraising for grassroots recycling and coral restoration initiatives.
The entry fee starts at US$840 and covers 3 nights accommodation, race entry and logistics, event apparel, and event content.
Team meals are provided by a private chef at the team HQ - a 5* beach side villa.
The event welcomes elite athletes and beginners to endurance sport.
Team members are invited to join our fundraising campaign.
How it works
The Bali Hope Swimrun is a 4-day retreat style event.
Pricing includes
3 nights accommodation
Family-style meals at luxury ocean front villa with a private chef.
Race entry
Event apparel, race medal
Professional video and photography
Team members are asked to fundraise for our local impact partners to support community programmes on the island.
The fundraising target is US$1000pp
Launch Pricing
All-inclusive 4-day pricing (shared room): US$840
Launch pricing expires on January 15th
Early Bird Pricing
All-inclusive 4-day pricing (shared room): US$940
Early bird pricing expires on May 15th
The balance is payable 3 months before the start of the event and is payable in installments
Standard Pricing
All-inclusive 4-day pricing (shared room): US$1150
Private room upgrade + US200
Non-running guest upgrade + US$200
Boutique hotel upgrade + US$150
Group Pricing
7% group discount (2 teams or more joining together)
“Like no other event I’ve ever been a part of. Truly a unique experience.”
Ren Rukavina, New South Wales
Four days on Nusa Lembongan
Day 1: Welcome
Wednesday October 21
Most of the team arrive by fast boat from Sanur on the Wednesday afternoon.
After check-in the event starts with a reception at The Beach House (see below) followed by a team dinner created by the event chef.
The Beach House - aka Team HQ
Day 2 - Team Day
Thursday October 22
After breakfast the team are taken by Blue Corner Dive to visit the coral restoration projects around the islands of Lembongan and Penida. Snorkelling equipment is provided and the team witness some of the impact they are making on the island.
After a team lunch at The Beach House the afternoon is free to relax. Before dinner we have a race safety briefing and a team blessing ceremony with a local priest.
Sinead and Nike from the 2023 team.
Day 3 - Race Day
Friday October 23
We provide an early pre-race breakfast at The Beach House as the race starts at 7am. There is transport to and from the start line on Coconut Beach. The race covers 19km of running and 1.7km of swimming across 7 run and 6 swim legs.
Back at the team villa we host lunch and then an evening closing party and medal ceremony.
Kate & Abby on their first endurance event.
Day 4 - Closing Day
Saturday October 24
The event closes mid-morning on Saturday. Many of the team normally choose to stay on Lembongan for a couple more days. In this case we can help extend your accommodation.
The team at the finish line.
Hospitality & Accommodation
Pricing & Registration
Launch Pricing: US$840 (before January 10th)
Early Bird Pricing: US$940 (to May 15th)
Standard Pricing: US$1150
Upgrade options
Private room upgrade + US$200
Non-running guest upgrade + US$200
Boutique hotel upgrade + US$150
Payment terms:
Register with a US$350 deposit & pay the balance in installments
Price includes:
3 nights accommodation
All food included, prepared by a private chef at the villa
Luxurious villa experience overlooking the ocean
Traditional Balinese blessing ceremony
Race entry
Race nutrition and hydration
Post-race medal ceremony
Event apparel (event T-shirts, bag, singlets, race vest, race swim cap)
Professional videography and photographs
Please contact us for other upgrade and group pricing options at: tomh@bali-hope.com
RACE DETAILS
The Bali Hope Swimrun is South East Asia’s original swimrun. The race is a challenging 20.6km course comprised of approximately 19km of beach, road and trail running with around 200m of elevation and 1.6 km of swimming.
The race is divided up into 7 swims and 6 runs around the stunning Lembongan peninsula.
Teams of two race together and complete a series of swim and run sections of varying lengths.
Details:
Run1: 25m Swim 1: 100m
Run 2 : 450m Swim 2: 150m
Run 3 : 7.6km Swim 3: 500m
Run: 4: 1.4km Swim 4 350m
Run 5: 1.2km Swim 5: 500m
Run 6: 8.25km Swim 6: 100m
Run 7: 25m
Total run: 19km Total swim: 1.7km
ENTRY CRITERIA
Athletes of all levels and abilities are encouraged to participant. We have both experienced and first-timers take on the race each year.
The race can be undertaken in pairs or indidvidually, offering participants the option to join solo or form teams of two (male-male, female-female, or mixed-gender pairs).
For solo participants we can help pair you up with another solo participant of a similar experience level.
EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING
Shoes must be worn at all times throughout the race
Flotation devices and hand paddles are permitted. Pull buoys must be less than 60cm x 100cm
All teams will be provided with a Bali Hope Swimrun race vest and swim cap to wear on race day
SAFETY RULES
Pairs must maintain a 10m distance throughout the entirety of the race, both on land and in the water.
Pairs must arrive at each energy station as a pair
Teams must follow the marked course at all times.
Dedicated medical staff are positioned strategically across both islands, including aid stations and on motor transport, to promptly respond to any health concerns or support requirements.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Before commencement, a thorough race brief is conducted. It is mandatory that all participants sign the event disclaimer and attentively adhere to all rules provided.
Participants are entrusted to look out for partners and race participants
Participants are strictly advised against littering. Bins are conveniently provided at aid stations for proper disposal.
Ensure all necessary gear is sought and on-hand.
Making a big difference on Nusa Lembongan
The small archipelago of Lembongan, Ceningan and Penida, just 30 minutes by fast boat south of Bali, provide the perfect microcosm for the challenge faced not just by Bali, but by our oceans.
This chain of islands is welcoming a growing tourist population, and is facing the challenge of how to increase living standards in a sustainable way.
And at the same time is increasingly impacted by plastic pollution - a problem that not only disfigures the oceans and our beaches but threatens to do serious damage to the food chain and the eco-system we depend on.
A group of community projects on Lembongan are supporting locals to build a recycling infrastructure and increase environmental awareness among the islands next generation of leaders and they need our help.
Our fundraising also helps to protect the oceans and the future of the island’s economy by supporting the rebuilding of coral reefs.
On day two the event we visit the coral restoration project on dive boats and witness the work being done with the funds we raise.
FAQ
General
What happens after I register?
We will contact you on email and WhatsApp to confirm your space and arrange payment of the balance by installments.
Closer to the event we arrange team Zoom calls to answer questions, connect the group and help you prepare.
We can also happily connect you to previous or returning team members to understand their experience.
Why is the Bali Hope Swimrun a multi-day event?
Bali Hope events are focussed on bringing extraordinary people together from around the world. The multi-day format allows us time and space to connect as a group, visit the community we are supporting and celebrate our achievement.
Some of our team members will travel to Bali from Europe or North America and it is important for them to have time to acclimatise.
Can I bring a partner and/or children?
Of course. Partners and children are very welcome and we can organise bespoke accommodation options as required.
Can I join the swimrun but not the rest of the week?
Unfortunately not. The integrity of our swimrun team, our shared experience and our itinerary means this is not possible.
The SwimRun
What is your advice if I have never taken part in a swimrun event before?
The route is designed to be challenging but accessible for anyone with a decent level of fitness. We do recommend researching swimrun and the standard equipment required.
Everyone who took part in both the 2018 and 2019 events successfully completed the course including many newcomers to swimrun and endurance sport in general.
What level of support do you provide?
Participant safety on this ocean & road race is our key priority. With this in mind we have a highly-experienced health and safety director, emergency medical back-up, and trained first aiders in both fixed and mobile-aid stations.
What insurance do I need?
Participants will need travel and medical insurance covering endurance sports.
Fundraising
What is your advice on fundraising?
Critical factors on successful fundraising include starting early to raise awareness of what you are doing, the impact it will make and the training commitment required, and then follow this up with personal messages to friends, family and your broader network.
We believe our individual and collective target is very achievable and together we can make a real impact in helping to educate a new generation on this island and help the community to develop a recycling infrastructure that will protect their island.
Our charity partner also provides each team with personal support on their fundraising campaign.
In short 20 friends donating US$50 hits the target.
ENTRY DETAILS:
ENTRY DETAILS:
All entrants are to complete the application form on this website.
By completing the online application form, you are accepting the terms and conditions on this website.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
REFUND POLICY
Bali Hope does not issue refunds.
POSTPONING YOUR PLACE
Your place on the Bali Hope Swimrun can be deferred to the following year at no extra cost if you have paid at least 50% of your event fee at the time of postponement and it is more than 100 days before the start of the event.
If you have not paid 50% of the event you will be asked to complete the balance before deferring your place.
INSURANCE:
Runners taking part in The Bali Hope Swimrun understand that there is a risk involved.
Runners take part at their own free will, The Bali Hope Swimrun is not responsible for any incident or accident.
All athletes must take out and maintain their own personal travel insurance, which covers you for the duration of your time in Bali, Indonesia, for trip cancellation, accident, death, pandemic, etc.
This should cover you fully against the costs of hospitalization, medical care and repatriation if you become too ill to continue the run and must cover you against the cost of air or other forms of evacuation and / or repatriation should sickness or injury necessitate such a course of action.
A copy of your insurance will need to be presented to enable you to partake.
The Bali Hope Swimrun has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the availability or standard of medical and / or repatriation services and facilities in the area in which the events take place and such services and facilities do not form any part of the contract between you and The Bali Hope Swimrun.
You are solely responsible for your own equipment and belongings during the event and bear the sole responsibility for incidental or accidental damage (including wear and tear) to, or loss of, your own equipment and belongings.
At all times The Bali Hope Swimrun will endeavor to hold our full course, however as we are operating in a unique location, safety may involve us making last minute course changes, reducing or removing a stage or worst case, cancelling the event part way through. You will need to ensure you have adequate insurance cover for any eventuality.
You will also sign a Waiver at Race Registration confirming you have the appropriate insurances in place.
MEDICAL:
All athletes and volunteers / staff, will complete a medical declaration. You confirm the information you provide about your medical history is accurate to the best of your knowledge. You acknowledge that the purpose of collecting this information is to ensure that all existing and/or past health conditions are declared prior to competition to allow risks to be assessed. You agree to accept responsibility for any failure to disclose, or properly describe, any existing or past health conditions. You undertake not to hold the race organizers and/or medical team liable for any claims and/or damages arising from, or relating to, my disclosure.All entrants are to complete the application form on this website.
By completing the online application form, you are accepting the terms and conditions on this website.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
All participants that take part in this event are to understand that this event is an on-road and sea based outdoor event in sometimes remote parts of Bali.
Participants must be 21 years of age or older at the start date of the race. Special permission may be granted if you are under 21 at the race organizers discretion.
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Two men wearing blue t-shirts, one holding a microphone and speaking, with medals around their necks, at an event with a blue and white banner in the background.
Two men in athletic gear participating in a beach race, one running on the sand and the other emerging from the water, with a woman watching and boats anchored offshore under a partly cloudy sky.
Two men hugging after a race event, one holding a drink. The man facing the camera is smiling, wearing a white shirt with blue and black text that reads "The Bali Hope Swim Run."
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Three athletes wearing blue shirts with 'BALI HOPE' and '2019 SWIMRUN TEAM' written on the back, sitting together indoors during a team event.
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Two male triathlon athletes wearing race bibs and sports gear are having a conversation, with one athlete placing his hand on the other's shoulder. Other people, some wearing hats, are standing in the background on a sunny day.
Two young people smiling and sitting together at a table, wearing matching hats that say 'BALI HOPE'.
A group of people hugging after a swim race, wearing athletic gear and holding a cup, smiling and celebrating.
Group of people practicing meditation outdoors on grass, sitting cross-legged with hands in prayer position, during sunset.
A smiling couple stands on a beach at sunset, with the ocean and rocky shoreline in the background. The woman has long dark hair, a tattoo on her shoulder, and is wearing a white crop top and blue patterned sarong. The man has short dark hair, tattoos on his arm, and is wearing a black T-shirt with event text, wrapped in a light blue sarong.
Group of people standing on a grassy area near the beach, wearing matching black shirts with white text and light blue sarongs, with a thatched-roof hut and ocean in the background.
Three energetic runners, two women and one man, celebrate with raised fists after completing their race, wearing matching 'The Bali Hope Swimrun' shirts. Two other participants and a woman in sunglasses are seen in the background at an outdoor setting with greenery.
Two women hugging beneath a large tree on a sandy area surrounded by lush green plants, with coolers and bags in the background, bathed in warm sunlight.
Two runners wearing athletic gear and purple headbands run along a shaded rural street with lush green trees on both sides in the early morning.
A woman taking a photo of three people by the ocean at sunset, wearing matching black T-shirts and light blue sarongs.
Two women in athletic gear smiling, standing next to each other in a parking garage, holding skateboards, wearing white tank tops with "Astro" and "The Bali Hope" written on them.
Group of women celebrating at the finish line of a marathon, pouring water on each other, with flags and trees in the background.
Group of nine people standing together outdoors, holding a banner that reads 'The 2023 Bali Hope Swimrun', with all wearing athletic gear and smiling after a swimrun event in Bali.
Two smiling marathon runners, a woman and a man, stand side by side outdoors, wearing white tank tops with 'ASTRA' and 'The Bali Hope Swimmer' printed on them. The woman has tattoos on her arms and is holding a pair of goggles, while the man has tattoos on his arm and a slight beard. They are posing with their arms around each other, with motorcycles and a building in the background.
Two women wearing race vests walking through shallow water on a beach, surrounded by greenery and small boats in the background.
A male swimmer exiting the water during a race, wearing a white swim cap with the word 'ASTRA' and goggles, holding a yellow flotation device.
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Two female athletes in black shorts wading through shallow water on a beach, pulling a rope with a buoy, with trees and a kayak in the background.
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Two people crossing finish line with arms raised, celebrating, at a swim run event called Bali Hope, while spectators cheer on the side.
A woman in athletic gear and a woman with curly hair and a light blue t-shirt celebrate outdoors, with a woman pouring water over another's head.
