Great Swim, ‘Europe’s biggest open water swimming series’, has announced the launch of its inaugural Great SwimRun event, which will take place on Saturday 10 June 2017.
Inspired by the ÖTILLÖ challenges that originated in the Scandinavian wilderness, Great SwimRun Windermere is the latest addition to the flagship Great North Swim in the Lake District National Park in North West England.
The picturesque course will contain a mixture of multi-terrain runs and short swims. As the Great Swim team point out, ‘The idea is simple – complete your chosen distance carrying everything you need from start to finish.’
Participants must complete the event in pairs and teamwork is an essential part of the experience. Teammates look out for one another’s safety, support each other around the course and share in their joint success when they cross the line.
Alex Jackson, Director of the Great Swim Series said, “SwimRun originated in Sweden and it’s a fantastic example of how Scandinavians make the most of the incredible rural areas and wild swimming spots their countries have to offer.
“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.”
Great SwimRun Windermere will ‘accommodate everyone from beginners to experienced competitors with a choice of challenges; the Short distance, which is just over 10km, the 21.3k Middle distance, which is around the length of a half marathon and the testing 36.5k Endurance distance.’
The Great SwimRun Windermere will take place on Saturday 10 June; entries are priced from £150 per team and are now open for entry.
