About
Marathon Swims
London's marathon of swimming. Hosted at London Aquatics Centre, on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Swimming now has its own marathon.
Marathon Swims 2024: Saturday 9 November 2024
Enter the ultimate swimming challenge. Challenges include the Marathon 10k, Half Marathon 5k, 1k Challenge or the Team 10k. Marathon Swims sells out every year, so early entry is recommended - enter today
Entry update:
Marathon 10k - SOLD OUT
Half Marathon 5k - SOLD OUT
1k Challenge - General entry currently just 3 places remaining. Charity places available.
Team 10k - SOLD OUT
To be first to hear when we launch Marathon Swims 2025, register your interest here.
Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge:
The Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge returns 1-30 November. FREE entry - swim a Marathon 10k, Ultramarathon 25k or Ultramarathon 50k over 30 days. Enter here.
Marathon Swims format:
We've innovated in swimming to give you instant, reliable results using RFID chip technology to deliver an engaging, exciting challenge event (for spectators as well as participants). No need for lap counting or endless laps of the same lane.
Watch our 30 second Marathon Swims format explainer video:
Checkout out our previous
Marathon Swims events at the London Aquatics Centre:
Find out more about the Marathon Swims event format
For further information - please see our FAQ's
Who will be the next to make it on to the Marathon Swims Hall of Fame?
A big thank you to our Marathon Swims Partners
Enter
The Ultimate Swimming Challenge
Marathon Swims 2024
Date: Saturday 9 Nov 2024
London Aquatics Centre
London's marathon of swimming returns to the London Aquatics Centre in 2024. Take on the Marathon 10k, Half Marathon 5k or the 1k Challenge. Or team up with a friend to take on the Team 10k.
Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge 2024
1-30 November 2024
Any swimming venue
Marathon Swims Virtual Challenge is back! Take on the Marathon 10k, Ultra Marathon 25k or the Ultra Marathon 50k over the course of November 2024.Now open.
FREE to enter with medals and merchandise available for purchase.
Contact
Press and media (including latest press releases)
Email:
@MarathonSwims
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