Choose Your Distance
Choose your distance from Swim250, Half Mile, 1 Mile, 2 Miles, 5k and 10k, or take on one of the two SwimRun distances, and join thousands of like-minded people and set yourself an open water challenge in the great outdoors at the UK’s biggest open water swim event.
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GREAT NORTH SWIM - 12-14 JUNE 2026
A unique weekend of open water swimming, community and Lake District beauty. View Great North Swim event information here.
If you’re keen to try an open water swim but don’t know where to start, the 250 distance is ideal, and is also a great introductory event for younger swimmers age 8 years + (Final price £24).
£20 Saver Entry
A great introduction to outdoor swimming. Equivalent to around 32 lengths of a 25m pool. Average completion time 20min. Entrants must be 12 years + (Final price £44).
£38 Saver Entry
Suitable for swimmers of all abilities. Equivalent to 64 lengths of a 25m pool. Average completion time 40 min. Entrants must be 16 years + (Final price £52).
£44 Saver Entry
Perfect event for open water swimmers looking for a longer challenge. Equivalent to around 125 lengths of a 25m pool. Average completion time 1hr 15min. Entrants must be 16 years + (Final price £65).
£55 Saver Entry
Suits experienced swimmers looking to go that little bit further. Equivalent to around 200 lengths of a 25m pool. Swimmers must be able to swim 5k continuously & unaided within 2.5 hours. Entrants must be 16 years + (Final price £75).
£65 Saver Entry
Great North SwimRun - 13 JUNE 2026
Combinine open-water swimming with trail running through the Lake District. Find out more about SwimRun here.






