Beach Series

It’s a beautiful day down here at Takapuna Beach for the North Shore Marathon! If you’re in the area, pop by and say hi.

I'll be hanging out with https://northshoremarathon.co.nz/ down at Takapuna Beach tomorrow morning if you were interested in popping by for a chat about our next season...

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How are you keeping up with your training over Winter?

Why not visit my friends at and join them for their winter series? Their next event is on the 13th September:

https://swimscape.co.nz/products/the-winter-swim-series

I joined them recently, and it was a whole lot of fun! Although it was surprisingly difficult to speak after the swim... 😂

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THE WINTER SWIM SERIES - July 2026 to October 2026 SwimScape is proud to launch The Winter Swim Series in collaboration with Mairangi Bay Surf Life Saving Club, right on the shores of Mairangi Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. We aim to bring swimmers together through the colder months, focusing on resilience, community, and the unique energy that co...

IT'S HAWAIIAN SHIRT DAY! 🌸👕

For anyone that knows me, you'll know how important I think today is!
It's the small things that make life fun... 🙂

This year, the Beach Series will be a little smaller too. Instead of the traditional 14-16 events in a season, we're trimming it down to only 8 events. I know this won't please everyone, but with fewer events we have more capacity to invest in improving them. It's too early to announce anything just yet, but I am speaking to a number of local organisations to see how we can collaborate and make it something special for you!

We'll still be on our traditional Tuesday nights, but the plan is to have 4 events in November and 4 events in February, with a prizegiving sometime early March.

If all goes well this season I hoping to expand it again next season, and I have a few idea's that I'm keen to try out. I'll keep you all posted.

Happy Hawaiian Shirt Day!

Thanks so much for your feedback - I really appreciate it! This is really going to help shape what changes we make to the Takapuna Beach Series over the next few years.

To be fully transparent, we're not going to be able to do everything you ask. For example, as much as we want to, the $2 ice-creams are highly unlikely going to return. 😢 We also need to balance the feedback we've received - for example some people have asked to start the events earlier, and other to start later. We'll need to find the happy medium, which likely means no change for now.

I'm also learning. A lot. This is the first series of this type that I've owned and organised, and I guarantee I'll make some mistakes. Hopefully only small mistakes, but I'm relying on you all to let me know about them, and graciously give me the opportunity to correct them.

I've made the decision to prioritise safety over all else, and that is my primary focus for now. I want to ensure that the series continues to remain a fun and safe environment for everyone. However over the next few weeks I'll be announcing some exciting changes we have planned - changes I hope you'll enjoy.

Meanwhile, please keep the feedback coming. If you haven't had the opportunity yet, you can let me know what you're thinking over here: https://forms.gle/e6opczyANdyy5ahM6

Thanks for your continued help and support - you all rock!

PS - we're hoping to open registrations in the next few weeks. Expect an email soon...

If you’ve ever crossed the finish line on Takapuna Beach, felt the thrill of the Tuesday night hustle, or enjoyed a post-event splash in the ocean, you know just how special the Takapuna Beach Series community is.

That’s why I’m beyond excited to share some big news: the Beach Series is officially under new management!

My name is Marcus Bristol, and as the new owner of the Takapuna Beach Series, my top priority is honouring everything you love about this iconic event while continuing to build a world-class experience for swimmers, paddlers, and runners of all ages and abilities.

Whether you've been participating for years or just have joined us last season, your voice matters. As we prep for the upcoming season, I want to hear directly from you about what makes the Beach Series great, and where we can make things even better!

Please take a few minutes to fill out this feedback survey: https://forms.gle/e6opczyANdyy5ahM6

Your open and honest feedback will directly shape the format of our future events, the schedules, on-beach vibes, and the overall experience for everyone.

Thank you for being the heart and soul of the Beach Series. I can't wait to welcome you back to the sand soon!

Ngā mihi,
Marcus Bristol

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