North Bondi community
Salty Sundays
Free · Every Sunday · 7am · North Bondi
Run. Swim. Coffee. Good people.
A free Sunday morning crew on the grassy knoll at North Bondi. Walk or run 4 easy laps, get in the ocean, then grab a coffee together. Come solo or bring a mate.
Free run, ocean swim and coffee on the grassy knoll at North Bondi. Come solo or bring a mate.
Next Salty Sunday
This Sunday, 7am
Tell us you're coming
Get the meeting pin and the plan for Sunday. Takes 10 seconds.
- WhenEvery Sunday, 7am
- WhereGrassy knoll, North Bondi
- CostFree. Always.
Hosted by Tom, Founder of Salty Johnson. New? Ask for Tom when you arrive.
How a Sunday works
Four parts. No pressure.
Some come to train, some come for the swim and some are mostly there for the coffee. All good.
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01 · 7am
Meet
On the grassy knoll at North Bondi. Say g'day, quick intros, nobody's a stranger for long.
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02
Run
4 easy laps on the sand. Walk, jog or run. One lap or all four, your call.
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03
Swim
Into the ocean. A quick dip or a longer swim, at your level. If the surf says no, we skip it.
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04
Coffee
Coffee at Glory Days in the Bondi Pavilion. This is where the good chats happen.
First time?
Everything you need to know.
Coming alone?
Most people do, the first time. New to Bondi, new to Sydney, visiting for the weekend or just after a better Sunday, you'll fit right in.
Find Tom at the knoll and we'll introduce you around. No gym, no membership, nothing to buy.
What to bring
- Swimmers, worn under your run gear
- A towel and water
- Sunscreen
- Running shoes, if you like them
- Something warm in the cooler months
Leave valuables at home. Any swimmers will do, no brand required.
Who it's for
Everyone. Every pace, every fitness level. It's a social Sunday morning, not a bootcamp and definitely not the Olympic trials.
Under 18s are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Ocean safety
The ocean always gets the final say.
- Swim within your ability. New to the ocean? Stay in your depth. A dip in the shallows absolutely counts.
- Check the conditions and read the beach signs before you get in. If in doubt, stay out.
- If the beach is closed or conditions look rough, we skip the swim. The run and coffee still happen.
- Any change of plan goes on the @salty.johnson Instagram stories before Sunday morning.
Salty Sundays is a free social meetup, not a coached or supervised session. You take part at your own risk and you're responsible for your own safety in and out of the water. We film most Sundays for @salty.johnson. Rather not be in shot? Tell us on the day and we'll keep you out of it.
Questions
Salty Sundays FAQs
Is Salty Sundays really free?
Yes. No membership, no sign-up fee and you don't need to buy anything or wear Salty Johnson. The coffee after is on you.
Do I need to be fit or fast?
No. It's 4 easy laps on the sand and you can walk, jog or run them. Do one lap or all four. It's social, not a race.
Do I have to swim?
No. Some people swim, some people dip and some just come for the coffee. If you get in, check the conditions first and stay within your ability.
What happens if the weather or surf is bad?
We go ahead in most weather. If the beach is closed or conditions look rough, we skip the swim and still do the run and coffee. Any change goes on the @salty.johnson Instagram stories.
Where exactly do we meet?
On the grassy knoll at North Bondi, 7am. Tell us you're coming above and you'll get the map pin straight away. Look for the crew and ask for Tom.
Can I come on my own?
Absolutely. Most people come solo the first time and leave with a crew. We'll introduce you around.
Can I bring my kids?
Under 18s are welcome with a parent or guardian, who is responsible for them in and out of the water.
Will I end up on Instagram?
Maybe. We film most Sundays for @salty.johnson. If you'd rather stay out of shot, tell us on the day and we'll keep you out of it.
Where should I park?
Street parking around North Bondi is paid and fills up fast on summer Sundays. Walk, ride or catch the bus if you can.
For brands and local businesses
Partner with Salty Sundays.
Every Sunday, a crew of active, social people who choose a 7am ocean swim over a sleep-in runs, swims and grabs coffee in North Bondi. Every session is filmed and shared with thousands of people across Salty Johnson's socials, so your brand gets in front of the crew on the sand and a much bigger audience online. If your product belongs in their hands, let's talk.
Sunday Takeover
- Your product in the crew's hands after the swim
- A dedicated reel and story set on @salty.johnson
- An Instagram Collab post with your brand
- A feature in that week's crew email
Season Partner
- One brand per category, no competitors
- Monthly content featuring your product
- Your name on this page and in every crew email
- Honest feedback from people who actually use it
Make something together
- Co-branded swimwear, caps or towels
- A product launch swim with the crew
- A team morning for your staff, in custom team kit
Categories we'd love to hear from
- Hydration and electrolytes
- Coffee and breakfast
- Recovery and wellness
- Sun care
- Swim and run gear
- Local Bondi businesses
How we keep it good: we only partner with products we'd use ourselves. Nothing gets sold on the sand, no single-use rubbish, and anything on council land runs through the right Waverley Council approvals.
Start a conversation
Tell us a little about your brand. Tom replies within 2 business days with current numbers and options.
Not in Bondi?
Want a Salty Sundays at your beach?
Our Salty Squad Legends can host a Salty Sundays in their own town, coffee on us. Join the Squad, build your crew and we'll help you get it started.
Join the Salty SquadSee you Sunday.
7am on the grassy knoll, North Bondi. Bring swimmers, a towel and a mate.
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