Swimrun Gower | Gritty

Start times are to be confirmed.

Mandatory kit

• Photo identification
• Suitable footwear
• A wetsuit suitable for temperatures of 10 degrees C
• A whistle
• A reusable cup or flask – any kind will be accepted as long as they are genuinely reusable
• An inflated and brightly coloured tow float (soloists)

Athletes can, if they wish, use paddles, pull buoys and fins (no longer than 15cm, measured from the tow), and teams may also use tow ropes. 

Race finish and post-race social

The race finishes on the grounds of Underhill Park. Race finishers will receive an engraved slate medal and be able to collect their drop bags and change. You will be asked to hand back your bib. Your finisher’s t-shirt will be available for you at this point, unless you opted to plant a tree instead of a T.

There will be some energy bars, crisps, bananas, and water at the finish line for athletes. Other food available for purchase in the Hub (to be confirmed).

Prize Giving will take place 15 minutes after the last podium-placed team has completed the event.

Event HQ

Oxwich Bay
Swansea
West Glamorgan
UK

The event is based in the Mumbles area. The nearest town is Mumbles, a short walk from Underhill Park, the event base and finish zone. Please do check for parking in the area before arrival.

Free coach transfer

Athletes can board the complementary coaches that we have organised for you to get to the race start. The coaches are not mandatory but parking near the start zone but can be limited when busy. 

NOTE: You will need to board the coaches changed and ready to race. There are no changing facilities at the race start.

Route facts

RACE START: 11:30hrs.

There are 8 transitions.

• Estimated completion time

  2.5-4 hours.

• Terrain

  Trails, sections of technical running; steps; steep slopes on coastal paths 

• Swimming

  Rocky beach entries and exits 

• Difficulty

  You need a high level of adventure. 

Map

Stages 

• Run 1

  To Great Tor.

• Swim 1

  To Three Cliffs Bay.

• Run 2

  To Brandy Cove.

• CP1

  Pennard Car Park.

• Swim 2

  To Caswell Bay.

• Run 3

  To Snaple Point.

• Swim 3

  To Langland Bay.

• Run 4

  To coastguard station point.

• Swim 4

  To Bracelet Bay.

• Run 5

  Finish at Underhill Park.

Nutrition

There will be two checkpoints on the Gower Gritty  course. The locations of the checkpoints are viewable on the course map.

There will be a range of nutrition products at the checkpoint, including isoactive electrolyte drinks and energy bars. 

RACE START: 11:30hrs

Checkpoint G1

Pennard car park | 6.3km from start | Cut Off: 13:15 hrs

Hydration (water and electrolyte) | Oranges | Salted Potatoes | Jaffa cakes | Sweets | Energy bars | Hot Mint Tea

Checkpoint G2/S1

Caswell Bay | 12.3km from start | Cut Off: 14:40 hrs

Hydration (water and electrolyte) | Bananas | Salted Crisps | Jaffa cakes | Sweets | Energy bars | Hot Mint Tea 

Finish

Underhill Park | 20.1km from start | Cut Off: 16:00 hrs

Hydration (water and electrolyte) | Bananas | Sweets | Energy bars (additional hot food and drinks available for purchase at Underhill Hub).

This event is continuously looking at ways to be more sustainable – there's a long way to go, but presently:

Cups

No cups at feed stations. All athletes MUST carry a reusable cup with them on the event.

T-shirts

We all love a t-shirt when we finish. However, there is the choice of a t-shirt OR for the event to plant a tree on your behalf. 

Included

• Swim cap
• Finisher’s t-shirt
• Finisher’s medal
• Prizes
• Race timing
• Race nutrition and hydration
• Free event photography
• Coach to the start

RACE START: 11:30hrs
Check website for details on race registration times.

Entry fees