2023 Swim Serpentine

Name: 2023 Swim Serpentine
Start: 2023-09-15T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK
Rating: 4.6

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2023 Swim Serpentine

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Swim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival staged in the heart of London. The festival is held in and around the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, the Olympic 2012 open water swim site. Sign up for this unique, must-do event.

Half-Mile, One-Mile, Women's Only Wave - One-Mile, and 2 more

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Sat 16th Sep 2023

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London, United Kingdom

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4.6
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Where and when

Location

Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Start times

Sat 16th Sep 2023

Half-Mile:

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One-Mile:

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Women's Only Wave - One-Mile:

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Two-Mile:

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Super Six:

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Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2023 Swim Serpentine

Half-Mile

0.5mi

£25

One-Mile

1mi

£42

Women's Only Wave - One-Mile

1mi

£42

Two-Mile

2mi

£57

Route information

Water Type: Lake swim

Route Type: Looped

Half-Mile Swim

This popular Swim Serpentine event takes in half a lap of the world-famous lake in London’s Hyde Park. It's the perfect option if you’re looking to complete an achievable but memorable swim at your own pace, or making the transition from the pool to open water!

One-Mile Swim

The mile is a classic distance in the world of open water swimming! Our one-mile swim covers one full lap of the famous Serpentine lake, which is the same course as the London 2012 Olympic Marathon Swimming event – so you’ll be following in the swim strokes of some of the world’s top open water swimmers.

Two-Mile Swim

If you’re a more experienced open water swimmer who is keen to take on a challenge within the beautiful grounds of Hyde Park, the two-mile distance is for you! This event will see you swim two full laps of the Serpentine lake, making it the ideal option if you've already completed a one-mile swim outdoors and are looking to build on your distance.

Super Six

The Super Six at Swim Serpentine offers experienced open water swimmers the chance to swim six miles on this iconic London lake in Hyde Park. If you love the camaraderie of outdoor swimming events but want to test yourself over a longer distance, this is the event for you! The Super Six challenge is limited to 100 swimmers, making it a really special event.

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What's included

Finisher's medal
Free hot drink for every finisher
Swim Pack with souvenir swim cap and timing chip
Changing rooms
Event village
Baggage drop
Pontoon start and finish
Full water safety crew
Food stalls
Picnic area

How to get there

Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

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By Train

The nearest station to the event is Lancaster Gate, just under a kilometre away. Also convenient are Marble Arch or Hyde Park Corner.

By Car

Those driving to the event will not be able to park in Triangle Car Park situated next to the Serpentine. It is strongly recommended that participants travel by public transport as parking will be very limited on the day.

Event day logistics

Exact Event Day information will be available in the swim packs, which will be sent out prior to the event.

Swimmers will be set off in waves. The swim cap in the swim pack will indicate a swimmer's wave.

Swimmers with Disabilities

Para swimmers and swimmers with a disability are welcome at Swim Serpentine. There is not a dedicated para swimmers wave, so please simply choose which wave you'd like to enter when you sign up.

If you require help or support on Event Day, please contact disability@londonmarathonevents.co.uk

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Spectator Info

There will be a real festival atmosphere in Hyde Park throughout the day, so spectators are encouraged to come along and watch.

The event area will have live commentary, a picnic area and food stalls for the whole family.

FAQs

Where can I find out more information about Swim Serpentine?

More information can be found on the event website here: https://www.swimserpentine.co.uk/help

Reviews

4.6

18 reviews

Stunning scenery

Friendly atmosphere

Incredible crowds

ladi

3.7

Did the race in 2023

I enjoyed the event but it was an early start in the centre of London, so coming from outside of London it was challenging to make my allocated wave time. As I was in the first half ave on Saturday there was less people around and the atmosphere hadn't reached its peak. The other thing is there was not much there to keep me interested once I had finished my swim. It was a great opportunity for more interaction from staff team on the day as there was less people at that time.

mark

5.0

Did the race in 2023

There was speculation around blue green algae prior to the event. Following the event, withing a couple of hours, I experienced stomach cramps and diarrhea which lasted another couple of hours. I am am experienced triathlete and drunk a can of coca cola immediately after the event. But on this occasion it did not settle my stomach which makes we suspicious of the water quality.

freya

4.3

Did the race in 2023

Enjoyed the event. Relaxed, friendly. Just congested when turning around the buoys.

claire

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Great atmosphere, motivation and music. Would do it again!

tom

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Great experience, very well organised.I have recommended it to my friends and I will definitely be back next year.Thank you

erin

4.3

Did the race in 2023

It was my first time at Serpentine, its great that its so popular but I would say the waves need to be divided into smaller numbers as its very hard to avoid going into other swimmers. It was a great event all the staff very friendly and welcoming, great job.

jose

5.0

Did the race in 2023

Great ever, super well organised.

kath

4.3

Did the race in 2023

Some swimmers a bit aggressive & family member got badly injured by another swimmer not taking care ( who didn’t stop !!) but I enjoyed it

5.0

Did the race in 2019

Ddid the 2-mile event that year. Enjoyed it so much, wrote a book about it. https://www.lulu.com/shop/martin-miller-yianni/2-mile-open-water-swim-with-hurdles/ebook/product-m57ydg.html?page=1&pageSize=4

4.3

Did the race in 2019

I loved this event I only starting swimming properly less than 3 yrs ago and only really started swimming open water in April 2019 This was my biggest sporting challenge ever and for me my scariest but once at the event my nerves began to ease a little seeing all the other competitors and once in the water it was great. My only small criticism would be that there was no where to fill my water bottle other than that a brilliant event

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