Great North SwimRun (Short) 2025

About the Event

The event lasts 6 hours 30 minutes.

About the Race

SwimRun is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the great outdoors, taking on land and water as you navigate your way around the 12.6k total distance. The Arla Great North SwimRun is an opportunity to ditch the roads and the pool; limber up and embrace an off-road, open-water island-hopping adventure!

The Lake District National Park is one of the most awe-inspiring locations in the world. We’re hoping this event will encourage people from around the UK to see it from a new perspective and experience an exhilarating and challenging activity in their own backyard.

The event begins on the shores of Windermere, England's largest lake, stretching from Ambleside in the North to Newby Bridge in the South. The finish line of the event will be shared with the Arla Great North Swim, where family and friends can watch all the action while enjoying food and drink from local vendors.

We ask each of our charity runners to raise a minimum of £350. We’ll help you smash your target and be here to encourage you all the way to the finish line!