Brixham Breakwater Race
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About
Celebrate the 3rd year of the Breakwater Swim returning to the Torbay Swim Calendar! In 2026 we will be swimming the same route as 2026, and have the option of 2 and 4km swims. Enjoy an exhilarating swim in crystal-clear waters with spectacular views of the coastline.
2km Swim (must be aged 16+), 4km Swim (must be aged 18+), Nippers Race, and 1 more
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Sat, Aug 7, 2027
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Brixham, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Brixham TQ5 8BA, UK
Start times
2km Swim (must be aged 16+): 10:00 AM4km Swim (must be aged 18+): 10:00 AMNippers Race: 9:00 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Brixham Breakwater Race
2km Swim (must be aged 16+)
2 km
£45
4km Swim (must be aged 18+)
4 km
£57.50
Nippers Race
0.25 km
Youth Race
2km Swim (must be aged 16+)
2 km
£45
4km Swim (must be aged 18+)
4 km
£57.50
Nippers Race
0.25 km
Youth Race
Route information
Rich in local history and thriving open-water swimming community, this event aims to showcase the beauty of Brixham’s coastline while promoting environmental awareness, community spirit, and sustainable practices.
The swim will be a choice of skins or wetsuit, any front stroke and the sign up fee includes your race hat, timings, post swim sports drink, post swim hot chocolate, full professional safety cover and a finishers medal. There are also trophies for those who win 1sst, 2nd, 3rd male/female in each distance.
The 2km swim is open to anyone age 16+. Anyone age 16 or 17 will need to swim with a chaperone at the side for the whole swim. The 4km swim is open to anyone aged 18+.
The course is 2km, staring at the breakwater beach, swimming right along the beach towards Shoalstone Pool, before turning around and swimming to the end of the Breakwater. Once you've turned at the end of the breakwater you'll follow the breakwater wall back to the start. If you're swimming 4km, you will swim a 2nd lap.
This swim can be swim in 'skins' or wetsuit, and you can swim using any front stroke (front crawl, breaststroke...even butterfly and doggy paddle!)
What's included
Included
Swim Hat
Timing
Full Professional Safety Cover
Finishers Token (Last year we did Towels, mugs the year before)
Post swim snack
1st 2nd 3rd for Male and Female in 2 and 4km
1st 2nd 3rd for Nippers and Youth
NOT Included
Personal Swim Kit
Any personal insurance
Parking
Medals
What's Optional
Race T-Shirt and Hoodie
Charity Donation
How to get there
Brixham TQ5 8BA, UK
Get full directionsYou can park at either the Marina Multi Story car park (400+ spaces), opposite the race start.
You can also park at Shoalstone Sea Water Pool, and it is a short walk down the road to race HQ.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
8am – Registration Opens
8.45am – Nippers and Kids Race Briefing
9am – Nippers and Youth (kids) Races
9.30am – Nippers and Youth Prize Givings
9.45am – Adult Race brief on the beach
10am - 2 and 4km swimmers start
11.30am - Prize Giving's 2km
Midday- Prize Giving's 4km
1pm - Course sweep
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