Great North SwimRun

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From Great Run

  • Date Sat 6th June 2020
  • Location Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria
  • Price £76.00 - £301.00
  • Races 3 races

Event summary

The Great North SwimRun, organised by Great Run, was set to take place on Saturday 6th June 2020 in the stunning location of Windermere, Cumbria. Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns regarding Coronavirus. However, this event offers a unique opportunity for athletes to challenge themselves in an off-road, open-water, island-hopping adventure. SwimRun has become increasingly popular worldwide and is now the fastest growing endurance sport in the UK. Teams of two would have navigated their way around a course on land and water in and around Lake Windermere, with three distance options available - Short, Middle, and Endurance. Participants would have tackled swims ranging from 1.9k to 4.5k and runs ranging from 8.7k to 32k. Stay tuned for future events by the race organiser and don't miss your chance to experience the thrill of SwimRun!

Organiser's Description

--- This event has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns regarding Coronavirus. The race organiser will be in touch with you in due course if you have made a booking for this event. ---

This is your opportunity to ditch the roads and the pool; limber up and embrace an off-road, open-water, island-hopping adventure! SwimRun has become a popular choice around the World for endurance athletes and is now the fastest growing endurance sport in the UK.

Teams of two will navigate their way around a course on land and water in and around the beautiful Lake Windermere. Three distance options will start and finish at our brand new location at Brockhole on Windermere.

Short involves 3 swims total distance 1.9k, 3 runs total distance 8.7k; Middle involves 5 swims total distance 3k, 5 runs total distance 18.3k; Endurance involves 7 swims total distance 4.5k, 6 runs total distance 32k.

Races

  • Short

    Per Person

    £76.00

    CLOSED
  • Middle

    Teams of 2

    £201.00

    CLOSED
  • Endurance

    Teams of 2

    £301.00

    CLOSED
What's Included

Event day race bib

SwimRun map temporary tattoo

SwimRun medal

Feed station energy gels and water

Swim cap

Technical finisher's t-shirt

Goodie-filled finisher's bag

Waterproof course map

Pre-event briefing (date tbc)

Information manual

Timing chip (one per team or individual)

Course Details

The event begins on the shores of Windermere, England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long (17km), stretching from Ambleside in the North to Newby Bridge in the South. The finish line of the event will be shared with the Great North Swim, where family and friends can watch all the action while enjoying food and drink from local vendors.

How It Works

Single participants, as well as teams, are permitted to take part in the Short distance, but in the Middle and Endurance distances, teamwork is essential. Each pair is responsible for each other’s safety and support, remaining close to each other at all times, succeeding or failing together.

SwimRun rules are simple: complete your chosen distance carrying everything you need from start to finish; this means wearing your trainers and wetsuit for both the land and water sections of the course!

Event Video

Reviews

Phil avatar
Phil

·6 years ago

Great Event. All info pre-event was fine... Directions to the changing tents was poor and it was more like a walk round and find if you're lucky... The race was great even with the 1st swim cancelled due to the weather (better safe than sorry!)... The finish was disappointing as it was mixed with, who knows how many, other non-SwimRun swimmers, which prevented the feel good emotion at the end of an event!!

Location

Brockhole, Windermere, UK

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