Great North Swim

Swim

Great North Swim

Event details

Swimmers at the Great North Swim
The Great North Swim

  • Date

  • Registration fee

    £20-£105

  • Min sponsorship

    Raise what you can

  • Location

    Windermere

Dive into an unforgettable adventure this summer by taking part in the Great North Swim, set in the stunning Lake District! Whether you're an experienced swimmer or trying open water swimming for the first time, there's a distance for everyone to challenge themselves.

Below are the swim distances and the equivalent number of lengths in a standard 25m pool.

  • 250 metres (10 lengths) - minimum age 8 years
  • 1/2 mile (32 lengths) - min age 12 years
  • 1 mile (64 lengths) - min age 16 years
  • 2 miles (125 lengths)
  • 5km (200 lengths)
  • 10km (400 lengths)

Please note, participants must be a minimum of 8 years old for the 250m, 12 years old for the 1/2 mile, 16 years old for 1 mile, 2 miles and 5km and 18 years old for the 10km.

Your support will be making sure that no one faces kidney disease alone.

If you have any questions about the event or supporting Kidney Care UK, please get in touch with our Events Team.

This event is organised by the Great Run Company.

How to take part in the Great North Swim

Sign up to swim

Register for your place on the Great Swim website and then tell us you'd like to swim for Kidney Care UK.

I have my own place

We would love for you to join us at Windermere! There’s no minimum fundraising target, simply raise what you can.

How we will support you

What to expect when you become a #KidneyWarrior:

  • Fundraising pack full of helpful hints and tips
  • Dedicated support from our experienced fundraising team
  • Invitation to our #KidneyWarrior Facebook page
Swimmers at the Great North Swim

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