Sunday 8 February at Marion Outdoor Pool. 

The Marilyn Jetty Swim is growing year-on-year and in 2026 we’re expecting over 1,000 Marilyns taking part.  

As the number of Marilyns taking part has increased, so has the infrastructure required to hold such an event – it takes the Cancer Council SA team significant time, planning and resources to deliver. 

As we can’t guarantee that conditions at Brighton Jetty will be favourable for swimming on the day, we have decided to relocate the Marilyn Jetty Swim to Marion Outdoor Pool in February 2026. 

But we’ll still be supporting the Brighton Jetty Classic on Sunday 1 February with our Marilyns invited to join our popular parade down Jetty Road.  

At this stage, the State Government’s health advice is that South Australian beaches can still be enjoyed and to swim only in clear water conditions. Unfortunately, nobody can guarantee clear conditions on the day – that's a reality of running events like this one.  

Because it takes months of planning and resources to hold this event, the pool offered a great alternative to ensure we can hold a fun and successful event for our participants while raising important funds.   

Plus, we’ll still be supporting the Brighton Jetty Classic with our Marilyns invited to join our popular parade down Jetty Road! 

The Marilyn Jetty Swim: 2026 Poolside Edition is an opportunity for our Marilyn community to come together and celebrate 13 years of support for South Australians impacted by cancer. 

You can expect a poolside festival-like experience complete with food trucks and local vendors, powerful speeches, and some big surprises we can’t wait to share with you.   

We have some really exciting things planned for February’s event and we think it will be a fun and successful day, raising vital funds for South Australians impacted by cancer. 

Head to https://www.themarilyns.org/ to register into the swim?? 

Marilyn Merchandise can be purchased during registration for MJS 2026, as well as through the Marilyn shop which is only accessibly via a registered fundraising page.

*A swimsuit and swim ring must be purchased during your registration for new Marilyns.   

Yes of course! If you head online to the Marilyn shop, you can purchase a new set. 

Merchandise items, including replacement wigs and sunglasses, can also be purchased over the phone, however, please try to redirect people to the website to keep purchases within your registration. Where items are not being collected by the participant, a flat rate of $10.80 will be charged for shipping and handling. 

We have an exchange policy in place if you are not 100% happy with your fit. 

We accept exchanges within 30 days of purchase, provided you have the following: 

• Proof of purchase (order number). 
• Item/s are in their original condition, unworn and with tags and hygiene stickers still attached. 
• We are unable to accept returns or exchanges due to change of mind, unless deemed faulty.  
• Should you have any queries, please contact the Marilyn Jetty Swim team on 1300 65 65 85. 

As Marilyn Jetty Swim grows, we're committed to making our processes more sustainable and ensuring your fundraising dollars are invested where they matter most. Starting in 2026, we're introducing a digital host kit for all Marilyns- reducing our environmental footprint while still providing the best experience. Your kit includes all essential documents to get you started including your welcome letter, LOA, banking details, and other important forms. 

Shop Sales (and orders taken over the phone) will incur a postage and handling fee of $10.80. 

Your merchandise purchased through the Marilyn’s Shop is dispatched from Cancer Council SA’s warehouse. Merchandise will begin to be shipped out in January- You will receive a shipping notification via email containing your tracking number so you can keep an eye on the progress of your parcel delivery. 

Merchandise orders placed between Wednesday, 23 January and 5pm Wednesday, 29 January 2026 will be subject to pick up only, from Cancer Council SA - 202 Greenhill Road, Eastwood. Marilyn’s Shop will close at 5pm on Wednesday, 25 January. 

Participants will receive an automated email containing their tracking number and URL to track the progress and arrival of their merchandise items. 

The Marilyn Jetty Swim: Poolside Edition opens at 9am, with the event kicking off around 10am.  

Registrations will be open until Thursday, 29 of January or if we hit our max registrations of 1500 participants.  

Registration fees vary depending on what type of Marilyn you choose to be and what merchandise you purchase. All registration fees include entry to the event and the pool, and a swim bag which is provided to you on the day of the event.  

Registration fees: 

• New Marilyn $55 (including wig and sunglasses) + cost of bathing suit 
• Returning Marilyn $30 

While we are fortunate to work with some fantastic suppliers that enable us to deliver the Marilyn Jetty Swim, there is are expenses associated with the provision of swimsuits, swim rings and wigs.  

It is for this reason that participants are asked to purchase their own items and contribute towards the cost of postage & handling - this helps reduce the overall expenses incurred with running the event and ensures that the money raised by participants is directed towards funding programs that have a greater impact on supporting the community.  

After deducting the expenses, fixed Marion Outdoor Pool entry and postage and handling for a New Swim Marilyn participant, approximately $10 can be directed towards support and research programs.
 
Cancer Council SA does not rely on registration and merchandise costs to raise funds, instead we are grateful for the dedication and efforts of our registered participants to raise the funds needed to help us reduce the impact of cancer within our community.