The Henley Classic
- Date Sun 26th June 2016
- Location Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Henley Classic on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. This unique event features a challenging 2.1k endurance upstream swim, set against the stunning backdrop of the Henley Royal Regatta course. Participants will experience the magic of dawn as they arrive in darkness, guided by a torch carrier to the starting point, making this a truly unforgettable celebration of mid-summer.
Swimmers will have the rare opportunity to glide through one of the world's most beautiful stretches of open water, creating memories that last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a remarkable event that combines athleticism with the enchanting beauty of a sunrise swim. Mark your calendars and prepare for an early morning adventure like no other!
Swimmers will have the rare opportunity to glide through one of the world's most beautiful stretches of open water, creating memories that last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a remarkable event that combines athleticism with the enchanting beauty of a sunrise swim. Mark your calendars and prepare for an early morning adventure like no other!
The Henley Classic
Sun 26th June 2016
Organiser's Description
A 2.1k endurance upstream swim, held over the Henley Royal Regatta course, very early on the Sunday morning before the Wednesday start of the Regatta. This event is a celebration of mid-summer. It provides a unique opportunity to swim one of the most famous and beautiful stretches of open water in the World, at the most beautiful time of the day – dawn. Arrive in darkness and walk to the start into the sunrise, led by a torch carrier!
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Burr House, Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4BW, UK
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