🧊 Ice Cold Classic
The Ice Cold Classic is a winter solstice ocean swim created by the Drinks Express community, bringing swimmers together to embrace the cold and raise funds for those doing it tough.
🧊 Ice Cold Classic 2026
Sunday 21 June 2026 – Manly Beach
Entries are via the official Cole Classic event page.
About the Event
Held at Manly Beach on the shortest day of the year, the Ice Cold Classic is a 1km 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 event in 2025 raised over $64,000 for One Meal.
Event Details
- Date: 22 June 2025 (Winter Solstice)
- Location: Manly Beach, NSW
- Distance: 1km ocean swim
- Format: Mass start, community-focused
Fundraising
Support the cause or learn more:
Donate to One Meal via Grassrootz
Results (2025)
View full results (MultiSport Australia)
- 🥇 Hayden Cotter – 12:54
- 🥇 Jeanette Brits – 13:46
Event Video
Why It Matters
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.
Whether you're diving in or cheering from the beach, every participant helps support people in need across Sydney.