The 2026 winter solstice ocean swim at Manly Beach is done — 1,305 swimmers, icy water, and $36,000 raised for One Meal.
Held at Manly Beach on the shortest day of the year, the Ice Cold Classic is a 1 km ocean swim that celebrates courage, community and compassion.
Swimmers take on the icy winter water before warming up with hot soup on the beach — all while raising funds for One Meal, a grassroots charity delivering meals to people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and hardship.
The inaugural 2025 event raised over $64,000 for One Meal. The 2026 event went even bigger — 1,305 swimmers took the plunge on the shortest day of the year, raising $36,000 more.
The second Ice Cold Classic, on the shortest day of the year.
Top finishers from the 2026 Ice Cold Classic — 1,305 swimmers in the water.
Top finishers from the inaugural Ice Cold Classic.
A glimpse of what it's like to take the plunge — 2026 video coming soon.
The Ice Cold Classic is more than just a swim — it's a chance for the ocean swimming community to come together, push their limits, and make a real difference.
In two years, over 1,800 swimmers have taken the plunge at Manly Beach, raising more than $100,000 for people in need across Sydney.
