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 7 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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Latest News
Entries Open for Swimathon 2020
Team GB swimming heroes Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew are urging people to swim for the loved ones in their life who have been affected by terminal illness and cancer by signing up to Swimathon 2020......
Emma Priestman's Open Water Swimathon story
Emma Priestman and four of her friends are taking on a 5k challenge at Open Water Swimathon 2019 to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. Emma and her team, known as the Wetsuit Warriors, have so far raised more than £2,700. Find out.....
Charlotte's story of how Marie Curie supported her sister-in-law
Charlotte’s sister-in-law Maria died in November 2012 having been cared for by Marie Curie. A keen swimmer, Charlotte was inspired to try open-water swimming, including an Ice Swimming Challenge to raise money in Maria’s memory. This is Charlotte’s s.....
Open Water Swimathon Training Day - Ambassador, Wanda Stockdale shares her story!
Swimming has led me on a number of adventures and many new experiences, over the past four years, however I had never anticipated that it would see me walking through London, at half past six on a Sunday morning. One thing I don’t do, is mornings! .....
Marie Curie doctor Nikki's open water swimming journey
Growing up, Nikki – a Consultant in Palliative Medicine at the Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands – swam regularly at her local swimming club. After falling out of the habit at university, she started swimming regularly again in her 30s. In 2017, aft.....
