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Jurassic Swim Challenge

Swanage, Dorset

Pier (Broad Road), Swanage, BH19 2AW, United Kingdom

Sat 15th July 2023

Starting at 10:00

4 races

£29.00 - £59.00

Organiser's Description

The Jurassic Swim Challenge

15 July 2023

The Jurassic Swim Challenge is a world class swimming event around the picturesque bay of Swanage. A choice of 4km and 2km swims events are available to book now.
With it's limited tidal range, golden sandy bay and an easterly outlook, Swanage Bay is renowned for it's clear, calm & swimmer friendly waters.

If a racing challenge isn't your thing, book your place for a personal challenge or join one of our small group guided swims of Swanage's Victorian Piers.

There are just 150 tickets up for grabs, act fast to avoid disappointment.

We are investing in Swanage's community's wild swimming initiatives.

The Amphitheatre, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AP

Races

  • The 4km Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £59.00

    CLOSED
  • The 2km Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £49.00

    CLOSED
  • The 1km Guided Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £39.00

    CLOSED
  • The 500m Guided Jurassic Swim Challenge

    Family Guided Swim

    £29.00

    CLOSED

Book

  • The 4km Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £59.00

    CLOSED
  • The 2km Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £49.00

    CLOSED
  • The 1km Guided Jurassic Swim Challenge

    £39.00

    CLOSED
  • The 500m Guided Jurassic Swim Challenge

    Family Guided Swim

    £29.00

    CLOSED

Course Details

4km - From Swanage's sea front amphitheatre swim along the sea front past the Quay, the banjo pier and Ocean Bay to Shep's Hollow and back again.

2km - From Swanage's sea front amphitheatre past the quay and the banjo pier to Ocean Bay and back again.

1km and 500m Guided Swims - Take in Swanage atmospheric Old Pier and Victorian Pier in this client favourite.

What's Included

Athlete village inclusive free registration and bag drop, bar, cake, coffee, hot tubs and great vibes.

This is a lifeguarded event with circular route (and no laps!).

How to Get There

Get the 50 bus from Bournemouth Train Station. This route takes an open top bus over the Sandbanks ferry.

Parking

Pay and display.

Broad Road (1 min walk)
Main beach (10 min walk)
North Beach (15 min walk)

Location

Park at Broad Road just above Swanage's incredible sea front amphitheatre as we take over the South of this Victorian gem

Start & Cut off times

4km - 10:15am (120 min cut off)

2km - 10:45am (90 min cut off)

jurassic basecamp

Based around Swanage's seafront amphitheatre, Jurassic Basecamp will feature local eateries and experiences from The Isle of Purbeck*;

- Free bag drop
- Swimmer check in
- On site Medic
- TWSCo. Merch
- TWSCo Bar | Local beers and ciders
- Sea Salt Sauna | Seafront sauna experience
- Jurassic Hot tubs | Warm up or cool down in style.
- Carve Coffee | Swanage based roastery
- Coast Crust | Swanage based artisan pizza

*The Wild Swimming Co. reserve the right to withdraw any services

500m Family Guided Swims 1km Adult Guided Swims

Racing and pacing not your thing? Join us on a small group guided swim around Swanage's Victoria Piers, spot the original Tower Bridge Tower, enjoy the views above and below the water with an expert guide.

Or use as a cool down following your main event.

Receive a swim cap and our unique sew on badge on completion.
Start time: Slots throughout the day

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