Swim Serpentine is a one-day open water swimming festival in the centre of Hyde Park.

Swim Serpentine is already a must-do event in the open water swimming calendar. All your needs will be catered for with heated changing rooms, dunk zone, pontoon start and finish, full water safety crew, hot tubs and exhibition area.

Event Details

Date: Saturday 20 September
Distances: Half Mile, One Mile or two miles
Registration fee: £30, £40 or £50
Sponsorship target: £150, £250 or £350

Distances

Half Mile
This popular Swim Serpentine event takes in half a lap of the world-famous lake in London’s Hyde Park. It’s the perfect option if you’re looking to complete an achievable but memorable swim at your own pace, or making the transition from the pool to open water!
Registration Fee: £30
Fundraising Target: £150

One Mile
The mile is a classic distance in the world of open water swimming! Our one-mile swim covers one full lap of the famous Serpentine lake, which is the same course as the London 2012 Olympic Marathon Swimming event – so you’ll be following in the swim strokes of some of the world’s top open water swimmers.
Registration Fee: £40
Fundraising Target: £250

Two Miles
If you’re a more experienced open water swimmer who is keen to take on a challenge within the beautiful grounds of Hyde Park, the two-mile distance is for you! This event will see you swim two full laps of the Serpentine lake, making it the ideal option if you’ve already completed a one-mile swim outdoors and are looking to build on your distance.
Registration Fee: £50
Fundraising Target: £350

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