Box End Swim 1 of 3

Sat, May 31, 2025, 9:30 am

Box End Park Watersports, Bedford

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Box End Swim 1 of 3

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About

Take the plunge at this mass start swim series this summer, hosted by Enduro Team. Taking place at the stunning Box End, this event promises stunning scenery, a friendly atmousphere and the perfect environment to improve your swimming.

750m, 1500m, 3800m, and 2 more

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Sat, May 31, 2025

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Bedford, United Kingdom

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Who‘s Attending?

25 community members attending

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Where and when

Location

Box End Park Watersports, Box End Rd, Bedford MK43 8RN, UK

Start times

Saturday, May 31, 2025

750m: 9:30 AM1500m: 9:30 AM3800m: 9:30 AM5000m: 9:30 AM2500m: 9:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Box End Swim 1 of 3

750m

£14.40 - £18

1500m

£20 - £24

3800m

£25.50 - £28

5000m

£28.80 - £32

Route information

The event will take place in Box End Park Lake near the beachside and just opposite the Aquapark.

Those in the 750m event will complete 1 lap of the course, and those in the 1500m event will complete 2 laps.

2.5k Participants will complete 2 laps, 3.8k participants will complete 3 laps round the buoys on the most easterly side of the lake before returning back to the Race Tent area.

Those in the 5k event will complete 4 laps of the course and will follow the 3.8k course before completing a final 1.2k.

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What's included

Medals
Chip-timed results
Kayak marshalls
Free parking
Changing rooms
Swim cap
Lockers

How to get there

Box End Park Watersports, Box End Rd, Bedford MK43 8RN, UK

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By Car

Follow the A421 then take the turning onto the A6 and arrive at Box End Park which is located just off the A6 roundabout opposite the Bedford Great Denham Golf Village.

Parking

There is free parking at the Box End Park Car Bay.

Event day logistics

08:00 Registration opens

09:15 Registration closes

09:25 Participants begin warm-up

09:30 All events start

Facilities

There is a changing room at the event site including showers and lockers.

Event Rules

Diving is not allowed at the event.

Participants can swim in either front crawl or breaststroke. If they are struggling to complete the course they should inform a kayak marshall by turning onto their backs and raising an arm. Marshalls can then rescue them.

Kit

Wetsuits are optional.

Results

All results will be chip-timed and posted to the Results Base website after the event.

Race Packs

Participants will receive race packs that include a discount code.

Refunds

Please note that there are no refunds if you cancel within 2 weeks leading up to race day.

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FAQs

Is there parking available at The Box End Swim?

There is free parking available at the Box End Park Car Bay.

Are there any rules that I should be made aware of at The Box End Swim?

Yes, diving is not allowed at the event. Additionally, participants can swim in any stroke of their choice. If they are struggling to complete the course they should inform a kayak marshall who can rescue them.

What facilities are available at The Box End Swim?

There is a changing room at the event site including showers and lockers.