The Glenelg Sprint Challenge is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series event.
The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series will bring together the best surf sport athletes from across the globe, uniting them in a series of high-stakes competitions that celebrate the sport’s rich heritage while embracing its future.
In its fourth year running, the 2026 Glenelg Sprint Challenge offers a thrilling and elevated competition, with 7,000 points and over $30,000 worth of prize money to be won!
THE SCHEDULE
Day 1
Friday 18 December 2026
Glenelg Beach
Start time Proposed 4:00pm
Events
Open Iron heats and semi-finals, plus Open Dash-for-Cash Super Sprints.
Day 2
Saturday 19 December 2026
Glenelg Beach
Start time 9:00am
Events
Swim, Board, Ski and Iron, plus Board, Ski, Cameron and Taplin relays.
THE EVENTS
Swim
Age groups
Board
Age groups
Ski
Age groups
Iron
Age groups
Cameron & Taplin Relays
Age groups
‘Dash for Cash’ Skins Racing
Age groups
ENTRY DETAILS
Entry Details
Open
$66
First event + $5.50 per additional event
U13 – U17
$44
First event + $5.50 per additional event
About the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series
The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is the pinnacle of surf sports.
The iconic Summer of Surf has officially rebranded its premier race series to the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series, marking a transformative moment in the world of surf sports. This strategic rebranding is set to elevate the series to new heights, reflecting its ambitious vision of becoming a premier, truly global surf sports series.
The Summer of Surf has been dedicated to running the world’s best surf sport events for the past decade. Founded in 2011 by Trent Goulding to create additional racing opportunities for athletes, the mantra has remained the same – By Athletes, For Athletes.
Beginning with a seven event series and a $30,000 prize pool, the Summer of Surf has gone from strength to strength, making rapid advancements in technology, athlete racing experience, content creation and gaining significant sponsor support to the point the Summer of Surf can proudly claim the title of the richest Surf Sports Series in the World, all broadcast live on 7plus.
OUR SPONSORS
Major Sponsor
