Welcome To Swimathon
Enter Swimathon 2020 and join Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie to raise as much money as possible for two causes close to the nation’s hearts. Choose to take part in an organised Swimathon session or take part at a time and a place which works for you with MySwimathon.
Our Charity Partners
CANCER RESEARCH UK
Cancer Research UK funds scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner and provides cancer information to the public
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MARIE CURIE
Marie Curie provides expert care, guidance and support for people living with any terminal illness and their families
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Complete your challenge from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March
Choose to swim at 600+ registered venues across the UK
Choose a set distance from 400m all the way up to The Triple 5k challenge
Complete your challenge from Friday 20 March – Sunday 5 April at a location that suits you
Choose to swim one of the set challenges or your own set distance
We send you your swimming cap and medal in the post
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Loving this lunchtime swim training session, @IntelliTri and @phlexswim . Only 3 weeks to go now to #swimathon2020… https://t.co/v8MUsMK9Zh
RT @swimathon: How is the training going? Getting in plenty of lengths before the big weekend? With 1 month to go, now is the time to be ta…
RT @herspirituk: Together we want to get more women swimming
A leisurely 2km for my first swim since I injured my back. It was so great to be back in the pool, I always feel be… https://t.co/8Yy9BqP4jt
RT @lisasippster: So, my 8 year old has decided to join me for @swimathon I suggested the 1.25k but no, she wants to challenge herself so w…
Are you a keen swimmer or looking to improve your #swimming or fitness & support charity? From 27-29 March 2020 600… https://t.co/XvJ62VgbBJ
@Dan_Coatsworth @swimathon @CR_UK @mariecurieuk Thanks Dan
@lisasippster @swimathon @CR_UK @mariecurieuk That's amazing. I'm doing the 2.5K as well. I'll sponsor you now.
So, my 8 year old has decided to join me for @swimathon I suggested the 1.25k but no, she wants to challenge hersel… https://t.co/aShOdkWh2x
Lots of fun, in the pool tonight, aquafit followed by float fit hiit...lots of laughter as we all fell off our boar… https://t.co/ubiuHGpIwI
Latest News
Meet Wanda - 2020 Swimathon Ambassador
This year will be the fifth time that I have taken part in Swimathon and my third year of being a Swimathon Ambassador. The experience of being an Ambassador doesn’t get any less exciting and is still just as special, each time. .....
Teresa's MySwimathon story
Teresa is taking on the MySwimathon challenge at her local pool this spring… read about how she went from fearing the water to pushing herself further than she could’ve imagined!.....
Sinead’s MySwimathon story
Sinead has signed up for an incredible challenge, her first ever 5km swim through the MySwimathon entry option! Find out why she signed up and what the event means to her......
The Swimathon Foundation Grants Scheme 2020 Is Now Open
The 2020 Swimathon Foundation Community Grants Scheme is inviting applications from groups and individuals who aim to promote swimming participation in their local community. .....
Paul Hague's story - Why I'm taking part in Swimathon 2020
Paul Hague has been taking part in Swimathon for 10 years, and has now swum 1,600 lengths of his local pool to support Marie Curie Nurses, after they cared for his uncle Gordon at home. .....
