ILLAWARRA FITNESS FESTIVAL

Sunday, 26 October 2025

UniActive is thrilled to launch the inaugural Illawarra Fitness Festival! Get ready for an action packed day of fun, fitness and friendly competition across a variety of exciting events.

From the high-energy Aquathon to kick off the morning, to the challenging HYROX event and the adrenaline-pumping Indoor Rowing Championship, the festival is designed to bring together all athletes within the Illawarra community!

UniActive at the University of Wollongong boasts some of the best facilities in the region, and as a HYROX Affiliated Club we aim to deliver the best racing, rowing and swimming experience for you all.

Aquathon

Aquathon is an exciting swim-run event designed for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re new to multisport event or aiming for a competitive result, there’s a place for you here.

Featuring Junior and Open races, plus an Elite 16 series for top performers, the event delivers an energetic and inclusive racing environment.

HYROX Simulation

HYROX is a global fitness race that combines running and functional workout stations in an epic format, including sled pushes, sandbag lunges, farmers carries and more!

During the Illawarra Fitness Festival, we are hosting both Junior (10yr – 14yrs) and Senior (15+) HYROX solos, as well as HYROX teams.

Indoor Rowing Championship

The Illawarra Fitness Festival at UniActive will be a registered HUB for the Australian Indoor Rowing Championship. Please see rules here.

You can choose what distance you’d like to compete in, you’ll also need to select a time slot to attend during the day. You’ll be allocated a 20 minute time slot to compete your races.

SCHEDULE

Subject to change

Beer Relay Bonus Event (Beerlay)

Supported by Hahn

This will conclude the day of the event with a bit of fun! Must have 4 people register (18+ Only). The Beerlay is a team-based drinking and running competition, typically involving four runners.

Each runner consumes a Hahn Ultra Zero Carb, then runs a 400m, and tags the next teammate. The full relay involves each team member completing this process, with the final runner crossing the finish line after their 400m run.

Beer cans will be provided to you on the day, inclusive in the cost of your entry.

This event is coordinated with RSA employees on site

YOUR REGISTRATION IS HELPING SUPPORT UOW STUDENTS IN NEED

$1 from every registration for the Illawarra Fitness Festival will be donated to the Pulse Pantry to support UOW Students.

The Pulse Pantry is a free food support system available to current UOW students who are feeling the impact of financial hardships and food insecurity. Products within the Pantry are displayed on shelves, and their values are represented as points instead of dollars, which students can collect.

The primary goals for Pantry are to reduce food insecurity, address period poverty, and alleviate financial hardship among UOW students. This, in turn, helps improve student mental well-being by reducing financial stress. Pulse Pantry provides access to high-quality and nutritious items, so students don’t have to rely on cheaper, less healthy alternatives.

Thank you for your support.

Vendors & Partners

We’re proud to be working with a great mix of local organisations and brands who will be part of the Illawarra Fitness Festival. Our partners will join us on the day to showcase their products and provide giveaways, voucher prizes and gift packs for participants.