2 races
Event overview
Clevedon SwimRun is a short, accessible challenge combining approximately 7km of running and 1km of swimming, split into five run sections and four 250m swims in Clevedon Marine Lake.
The route starts at Event HQ on Salthouse Fields, running along the promenade, around the bandstand, across the beach and into the lake via the slipway.
Swimmers head up the lake beside the sea wall, exit at the pump house, then tackle an anticlockwise loop over Poets Walk before returning to Marine Lake for another swim.
This run–swim sequence is repeated, mixing promenade, beach, trails and lake swims, before a final run lap of Salthouse Fields brings you back to HQ to finish.
Ideal for beginners and experienced athletes alike, Clevedon SwimRun feels like a tough parkrun with swimming added, requiring no specialist kit beyond basic running gear.
Highlights
- Total distance (full): ~7km running and 1km swimming
- Five run sections, each separated by 250m lake swims
- Marine Lake swims with clearly defined entry and exit points
- Promenade, beach, Poets Walk and Salthouse Fields
Distance options
- Full Distance: 7km run (5 sections) + 1km swim (4 lake laps)
- Half Distance: 4km run (3 sections) + 500m swim (2 lake laps)
Event photos
Event community
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- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Spectators
- Teams
Ability level
Clevedon SwimRun is ideal for beginners and experts alike, it’s like a tough park run with some swimming included. You don’t need any special kit; it can be done in running shorts, a t-shirt and an old pair of trainers.
Kit and participation
- Can be completed in running shorts, t-shirt and old trainers
- SwimRun wetsuit optional; novices are advised to wear one
- Swimmers may compete with or without a wetsuit
- Cafe
- Coast
- Paid parking
- Toilets
Event HQ
Salthouse Fields
Clevedon
Somerset
BS21 7RH
UK
Parking
There is plenty of parking in the Salthouse Fields Car Park (Salthouse Rd, Clevedon BS21 7TR) and free parking along Elton Road.
Cafe
Neads a Coffee is situated on the Salthouse Fields (next to HQ) and will be open during the day of the event. It’s a lovely local business, a great place to fuel up before and after the event.
The event was superbly organised with updates beforehand to keep us well informed. Marshals were absolutely brilliant – very enthusiastic, very helpful, and all showed great encouragement. Our first class event. Anne H
Brilliant event, would highly recommend and do again. Michael C
The event organisers were helpful, attentive and personable. Clevedon is a beautiful place to run and the lido was manned well and instructions and napping were wonderfully clear. Would definitely recommend if you fancy something a little different😊 Kerry S
Absolutely brilliant! First swim run, didn't know what to expect and loved every minute of it. Will be back next year! Philippa R
Second time I have taken part in this event... Brilliant atmosphere and lots of support. Look forward to doing it again! Philip J
A fun, inclusive, and outstanding SwimRun... Super friendly and super organised. The Tribe were all smiles, enthusiasm, and cow bells. Just loved it! Heather B
I really enjoyed the event; what stood out most was the amazing marshals. Michelle J
Cracking event. Lovely, friendly and helpful support staff. Fun course. Definitely do it again next year. Paul M
Fantastic event, well thought through and excellently delivered. Great friendly attitude from all involved. Wonderful. Daniel S
Very enjoyable and well-organised event. Great for both beginners and experienced alike. Lots of places for spectators to watch too. Rhianna H
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Sustainability
- Bring your own cup
- Optional medal
Races at event
- Sat 18 Jul
- #1 of 2
11:30
Age 8 & over
£20
- 500 m lake swimming
- 4 km multi terrain running
- Sat 18 Jul
- #2 of 2
11:30
Age 8 & over
£25
- 1 km lake swimming
- 7 km multi terrain running