Great North SwimRun

8 June 2024

SwimRun is based on teamwork, passion, and closeness to nature, teams of two embark on a seamless journey across the landscape, taking on land and water, as they navigate their way around the Short, Middle and Endurance distances. The Great North SwimRun, on Saturday 8 June 2024, is an opportunity to ditch the roads and the pool; limber up and embrace an off-road, open-water island-hopping adventure!

The short option is 12.6km

The Middle option is 23.9km

The Endurance option is 38.8km

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!

For the Short distance single participants, as well as teams are permitted to take part. For the Middle and Endurance distances however, entries must be made in teams of two.

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.

If you'd like to find out more, ask a question or jump in and register please contact our fundraising team at fundraising@ataxia.org.uk or on 020 7091 1594.