The Burgh Island Swim Race 2027

Name: The Burgh Island Swim Race 2027
Start: 2027-06-25T23:00:00Z
End: 2027-06-25T23:00:00Z
Location: Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

Sat, Jun 26, 2027, 9:00 am

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea

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The Burgh Island Swim Race 2027

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About

Burgh Island provides the stunning backdrop for this unique and exhilarating race, returning for 2027. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a total novice, this event is all inclusive with a range of race categories on offer. With a BBQ and fantastic race day atmosphere, this is not something you want to miss!

1 Mile, Youth Race, Nippers Race, and 3 more

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Sat, Jun 26, 2027

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Bigbury-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jun 26, 2027

1 Mile: 10:00 AMYouth Race: 9:00 AMNippers Race: 9:00 AMCharity 1 Mile Swim: 10:00 AMCharity 2 Mile Swim: 10:00 AM2 Mile: 10:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Burgh Island Swim Race 2027

1-4 / 6

1 Mile

1 mi

£47.25

incl. processing fee

Youth Race

0.5 km

£10.50

incl. processing fee

Nippers Race

0.25 km

£8.40

incl. processing fee

Charity 1 Mile Swim

1 mi

£31.50

incl. processing fee

Route information

Set against the breathtaking and iconic backdrop of Burgh Island, South Devon, come and take part in a fantastic sea swim, back and bigger than ever in 2027.

All races start from the slipway on the island, you can swim across, or paddle/kayak across, and find registration outside the pub to the right. Most people get the Sea Tractor to the Island, please be aware this can get busy and might be queues - you need to be on the Island on time.

The Nippers and Youth race is from the slipway, towards the Murrays and back in a triangle.

All adults start from the slipway, 5 minutes apart (2 mile swimmers first, and 1 mile swimmers second) and attend the same safety brief, everyone will wade into the water, and set off as a mass start one the whistle goes.

All swims will be fully life guarded by qualified staff.

What's included

Race Hat
Trinket for all swimmers (we are deciding what this should be for 2027 - we have done mugs and towels for the last 2 years)
Race Timing
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Adult Race, Nippers and Youth
Race photos and videos
Optional event hoodie and shirt, medal and merch

How to get there

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

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Getting to the Island

You must find your way to the start of the race on the island.

You can swim, get the tractor or paddle/kayak!

Be aware there can be a queue for the tractor.

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Event day logistics

Registration Opens: 8am

Kids Swim Brief 8.45am

Youth Race (400m): 9am

Nippers Race (200m): 9am

Kids Prize Giving: 9.30am

Adult Swim Brief: 9.45am

Charity 1 Mile Swim:10am

Charity 2 Mile Swim: 10am

1 Mile:10am

2 Mile: 10am

Adult 1 Mile Prize Giving – 10.45am

Adult 2 Mile Prize Giving 11.30am

Course Sweep: Midday

Sundown: 9.30pm

Age Requirements

Nippers Race: Ages 8-12 on race day
Youth Race: Ages 13-15 on race day
1 mile: All swimmers must be 16 or older on the day, with under 18's being accompanied by an adult
2 mile: All swimmers 18 or older

Registration

All swimmers will need to attend registration in front of the Pilchard Pub from 8am. Here you will collect your hat, chip timer and merchandise if purchased.