UK Swimruns

As the weather improves and the UK slowly re-opens it's a great time to try the quickly growing sport of Swimrun. Set in some of the most picturesque parts of the UK, from the fells of the Lake District to hidden Cornish coves. Here's our pick of some of the best events, all welcoming beginners as well as challenging the more experienced.

1 / As Keen As Mustard Box End Bedford Swimrun

The first in the Fenland Runner 5k Intro Swimrun series and the HEAD UK Grass Roots Swimrun series brings us to the beautiful Box End Park. This lovely course weaves its way around and through hilly wooded areas in the Park, on grass tracks and in and out of the lake, with easy entry and exit points for the 5k and…

Date 06 June 2021 Location Boxend Park, Kempston, Bedfordshire Find out more

2 / Great East SwimRun

A fantastic day out in a truly stunning setting. The event will see the return of the popular event village, complete with farmers’ market, exhibitor stands, pop-up food stalls and music. Since its inception in 2006, SwimRun has become a popular choice around the World for endurance athletes and is now the fastest…

Date 19 June 2021 Location Alton Water, nr Ipswich, Suffolk Find out more

3 / Breca Coniston SwimRun

The Lake District was made for swimrun. Explore four of the most beautiful and imposing of the English lakes: Coniston Water, Windermere, Rydal Water and Grasmere. The course follows tracks and paths along valleys and over passes in the midst of splendid and varied Lakeland scenery. 5 Runs: 17.5km 4 Swims:…

Date 10 July 2021 Location Consiton, Cumbria Find out more

4 / Love SwimRun Holy Island

Take on the rugged and beautiful coastline of Holy Island. Starting near Southstack lighthouse, swim and rockhop through sandy bays and rocky channels, and run along high cliff edges with spectacular views of Snowdonia! Love SwimRun Holy Island will take place on the west coast of Holy Island, Anglesey, North…

Date 11 September 2021 Location Rhoscolyn, Holyhead Find out more

5 / The Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon

The seventh Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon takes place on Sunday June 26th. This year, swimmers will be swimming with the tide for the 5k, the whole way and getting out at Ashprington Point Field. As with previous years, you can enter the 2.5k or 5k swim, as well as a 7k, 10k and 15k aquathlon. Something for swimmers,…

Date 26 June 2022 Location Totnes, Devon Find out more

6 / Breca Gower SwimRun

Experience Wales' iconic Gower peninsula like never before. Race against the tide while exploring limestone cliffs, ancient woodlands, white sand beaches and secret bays. Trail running on Gower's spectacular and challenging coastal path and multiple ocean swims will make Breca Gower a true swimrun test and an…

Date 31 July 2021 Location Gower Peninsula, Wales Find out more

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