Bournemouth Long Swim
About this event
Zip up your suits for this long swim along Bournemouth beach. With 2.5k and 5k distances on offer, this event is perfect for those training for a triathlon, or looking to try out a sea swim.
Raceday details
Your organiser
Challenging Events is an event management company based in Southampton, Hampshire. We host events such as Running, Mountain Biking, Triathlon, Duathlons, Aquathlons, Long Swims and Beach Racing along the South Coast.
How to enter
Tickets available until Fri Sep 10 2021
What's included:
- Finisher's medal
- Water and banana at the finish
- Chip-timing
2.5k
Swim 2.5km
5k
Swim 5km
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Frequently asked questions
What happens if I want a refund or to cancel my entry to the Bournemouth Long Swim?
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Route description
Route description
Taking place on the west side of Bournemouth Pier, both swim distances of the 2.5k and 5k start swimmers from the award winning blue flag beach just below the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens.
Schedule
Saturday
15:00 - 17:00 Packet Pick-up open
Sunday
09:00 Event starts
Registration
Race packs will contain your numbers, wristband, swim hat and timing chip. You can collect these on either Saturday between 3pm and 5pm or at your allocated arrival time. Your allocated arrival time will be communicated to you closer to the event date.
Race Briefing
There will be a webinar on Friday evening that will be recorded. All entrants must watch the briefing either live or the recorded version.
Start Times
All entrants must be at the start point 10 minutes before their allocated start time, which will be allocated based on your predicted finish times. Faster swimmers will start first to ensure no overtaking on the course.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of these events. All volunteers will receive a free race entry to one of Challenging Events other events.
Please visit https://entry.challenging.events/event/page/1/ to register your interest.
W Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth BH2 5HP, UK
Get directionsParking
There a number of paid car parks in Bournemouth.
Route description
Route description
Taking place on the west side of Bournemouth Pier, both swim distances of the 2.5k and 5k start swimmers from the award winning blue flag beach just below the zig zag of West Cliff Gardens.
Schedule
Saturday
15:00 - 17:00 Packet Pick-up open
Sunday
09:00 Event starts
Registration
Race packs will contain your numbers, wristband, swim hat and timing chip. You can collect these on either Saturday between 3pm and 5pm or at your allocated arrival time. Your allocated arrival time will be communicated to you closer to the event date.
Race Briefing
There will be a webinar on Friday evening that will be recorded. All entrants must watch the briefing either live or the recorded version.
Start Times
All entrants must be at the start point 10 minutes before their allocated start time, which will be allocated based on your predicted finish times. Faster swimmers will start first to ensure no overtaking on the course.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the success of these events. All volunteers will receive a free race entry to one of Challenging Events other events.
Please visit https://entry.challenging.events/event/page/1/ to register your interest.
W Cliff Gardens, Bournemouth BH2 5HP, UK
Get directionsParking
There a number of paid car parks in Bournemouth.