A winter solstice ocean swim at Manly Beach. Embrace the cold, warm up with hot soup, and raise funds for those doing it tough.
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 — and we're back, bigger and colder, in 2026.
Everything you need to know to take on the cold in 2026.
Top finishers from the inaugural Ice Cold Classic.
A glimpse of what it's like to take the plunge.
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.