Join Us This March For Swimathon
Across the New Forest, people of all ages and abilities will be diving in a making a splash to help raise money for Marie Curie and Cancer Research UK.
Working Together We Can Make A Difference
The money you raise will provide essential care and support for people living with a terminal illness and their families, while also supporting vital research to fight cancer.
Choose Your Challenge
No matter your fitness level or ability, we are sure to have the perfect distance for you:
- 400 Metres - A great starting point for those new to the challenge or looking for a short but rewarding experience.
- 5K - Whether you are a beginner or more experienced, the 5K is a fantastic goal to aim for. It is achievable with some training and offers a solid test of your stamina and determination.
- Triple 5K - For those ready to take it to the next level, the Triple 5K is an intense challenge. This challenge demands endurance, focus, and mental strength.
Solo Or As A Team? You Choose.
Tackle the challenge solo or gather family and friends to take it on together. The 5K distance can be completed as a team, with the distance divided in a relay style format between two to five swimmers.
Check Our Timetable Of Swimathon Events
Found out when your local Freedom Leisure centre is hosting their Swimathon event below:
Applemore
Sunday 30th March - 12.30 to 15.30
Lymington
Saturday 29th March - 12.00 to 15.00
Sunday 30th March - 10.00 to 13.00
New Milton
Friday 28th March - 12.30 to 15.30
Sunday 30th March - 15.00 to 18.00
Ringwood
Saturday 29th March - 12.30 to 15.30
Frequently Asked Questions
Triple 5k > 9.37 Miles > 600 Lengths
5k > 3.1 Miles > 200 Lengths
400m > 0.2 Miles > 16 Lengths
Most venues host a 3-hour session for swimmers to complete their distances, some may be able to offer more time, and some may be restricted to less time - so look out for this when selecting your session.
Teams can be made up of 2-5 people.
Swimathon welcomes all ages and abilities.
* Under 16s must be entered and accompanied by an adult.
We allow swim aids to ensure our challenges are inclusive to all swimmer abilities. However we recommend getting in touch with the venue directly to see if they have any limitations on the specific type of swimming aid used.
If you can aim to arrive at your sessions half an hour before the swim time so you have enough time to get changed and be ready to swim.
All swimmers will receive a medal for completing their challenge.