Swimathon

www.swimathon.org
www.openwaterswimathon.org
www.schoolswimathon.org
www.swimathonfoundation.org

The world's largest fundraising swim, raising millions for and 🏊🏾‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🏊🏽

Register your interest for 2027: https://www.swimathon.org/rfi-2027 Welcome to the Swimathon page, the Facebook hub for Swimathon, Open Water Swimathon, School Swimathon and The Swimathon Foundation related news and information.

22/09/2026

Do you wish your local pool took part in Swimathon this year? 🧐 If so, let them know by tagging them below or popping in and talking to staff about Swimathon 2027.

There is no limit to how many pools can take part - the more, the merrier! 🤩

We're at 200 pools for 2027 so far - how many more will sign up?

20/09/2026

✅ 10,000 swimmers
✅ 5 different distances
✅ Solo or group challenges
✅ Open to all ages
✅ Raising money for Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Marie Curie UK & Swimathon Foundation.

There are so many reasons to get involved in Swimathon. Make 2027 your year. Register your interest: https://www.swimathon.org/

19/09/2026

🗓️ S A V E T H E D A T E

Swimathon will be back!

Our 41st Swimathon will take place Friday 16th - Sunday 18th April 2027. 🐳

Make sure you're the first to find out about offers and sign-ups. Register your interest now: https://www.swimathon.org/

16/09/2026

The theme of this year’s is ‘Powered by you!’, it's all about encouraging everyone to play their part in getting the nation moving.

Have you been thinking about getting more active? Why not register your interest for Swimathon 2027. Simply click the link and register: https://www.swimathon.org/

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14/09/2026

Now's the time for your local pool to sign up to become a Swimathon 2027 host venue!

150 pools have taken the plunge in less than a week. What an amazing start to Swimathon 2027! 🤩

Would you like your local pool to get involved? Ask them to email [email protected] to get registered.

12/09/2026

Whether it's your 1st or 41st Swimathon, 2027 is your year to dive in to one of our challenges. 🌊

500m, 1.5km, 2.5km, 5km or Triple 5k. We've got a challenge for every age and ability.

Register your interest for 2027: https://www.swimathon.org/

09/09/2026

Think Swimathon is just a few laps? Think again.

From 500m to the Triple 5k, there's a challenge for everyone. Alone or in a team, virtually or on Swimathon weekend, you can do it. 🏅

Your body gets tired, your mind tells you to stop, that’s when the challenge begins.

🔗Find out more: https://www.swimathon.org/

*Challenge lengths based on a 25m pool.

08/09/2026

🔔 Swimming pools and lidos across the UK are now invited to sign up for Swimathon 2027!

If your local pool didn't take part last year and you'd like them to, now is the time to pop in and give them a nudge. 😉

Let's put Swimathon on the map. 🗺️

07/09/2026

🎒The bags are packed and the school run is back!

September can feel like a fresh start for everyone, not just the kids. If you’ve been meaning to move more, make time for yourself and have something to work towards, Swimathon could be your next challenge.

Choose your distance, train at your own pace and turn some much-needed pool time into something to feel proud of.

Find out more: https://www.swimathon.org/

Mamma Swim

02/09/2026

📋 V O L U N T E E R S N E E D E D 📋

Could you help count laps, take down times, cheer people on and award medals? If so, contact your local pool and offer to volunteer for Swimathon 2027.

Hundreds of volunteers across the UK help to make Swimathon weekend so incredible. We couldn't do it without you! 🤗

Address

London

Telephone

0845 36 700 36

Website

https://www.swimathon.org/rfi-2027, https://www.swimathon.org/training-plans, https://www.swimathon.org/training-zone, h

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