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Great North SwimRun
13 June 2026

Great North SwimRun

Saturday 13 June 2026

Combining open-water swimming with trail running through the Lake District, the SwimRun is a challenge like no other. Whether you're tackling the SwimRun short, or SwimRun distance, you'll experience breath-taking scenery, a team atmosphere, and the satisfaction of pushing your limits in nature’s playground. 

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this unique multisport adventure. Earlybird entries open at 10am today.

Choose your distance

Swim Run Short (12.6km)

2026 Earlybird Entry £65

2026 Earlybird Entry price per person. Entrants must be 16 years +. (Final Price £90)

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Swim Run (23.9km)

2026 Earlybird Entry £100

2026 Earlybird Entry price per person. Entrants must be 17 years +. (Final Price £125)

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About SwimRun

SwimRun rules are simple – you will need to complete your chosen distance through multiple swims and run stages, carrying everything you need from start to finish. This means, contrary to triathlon, you won’t be able to change clothing and will be wearing your trainers and wetsuit for both the land and water sections of the course! 

Doing a SwimRun is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors and experience a variety of terrain. Our SwimRun will guide you through the spectacular scenery of Windermere in the Lake District, each one more breathtaking than the last.

Click the FAQs and SwimRun Rules below for more information.

- FAQ
- SwimRun Rules

What is SwimRun?

SwimRun Gallery

Event Location

The Lake District National Park is one of the most awe-inspiring locations in the world. We’re hoping this event will encourage people from around the UK to see it from a new perspective and experience an exhilarating and challenging activity in their own backyard.

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.

Event location

Timetable

Time Wave
Swim Run Participants  
07:30 Check-in open at Brockhole
08:00 EVENT START for SwimRun participants 
Swim Run Short Participants - WAVE 1  
08:15 Check-in opens at Brockhole
08:45 Ferry takes Short Wave 1 participants to start line at Wray Castle Boathouse
09:00 EVENT START - for Short Wave 1 participants
Swim Run Short Participants - WAVE 2  
08:45 Check-in opens at Brockhole
09:15 Ferry takes Short Wave 2 participants to start line at Wray Castle Boathouse
09:30 EVENT START - for Short Wave 2 participants WAVE FULL
Swim Run Short Participants - WAVE 3  
09:15 Check-in opens at Brockhole
09:45 Ferry takes Short Wave 3 participants to start line at Wray Castle Boathouse
10:00 EVENT START - for Short Wave 3 participants

PLEASE NOTE. This is a provisional timetable. All times are subject to change in the lead-up to the event.

Course Maps

PLEASE NOTE: Course may be subject to change. 

 

Swim Run Short


 
Download the GPX file, Explore on OS Maps

Swim Run


 
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