Clevedon SwimRun | Full Distance

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

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Overview

You will complete a 7K run (over 5 sections) and a 1K swim (4 laps of the lake).

Route

• The run starts at Event HQ at Salthouse Fields, goes along the promenade, around the bandstand, across the beach to the lake, and enters via the slipway.
• Swim up the lake alongside the sea wall, exit at the pump house and go up the ramp, turning right to go up and over Poets Walk in an anticlockwise direction.  Turn left at the bottom of Poets Walk and head towards St Andrews Church, taking the path down to the flats, then head left back to Marine Lake using the steps opposite the Salthouse Pub car park. You will then swim a length of the lake, entering at the steps and exiting at the splash pool steps.
• Exit the lake, and head up to the prom using the ramp and run along the prom, around the bandstand then back across the beach to the lake.
• Repeat [2] above.
• Exit the lake, head up the ramp and across the prom to do a lap of the Salthouse Fields to finish at HQ.

Map

Navigation

The course will be marked with orange way-marking arrows, orange coloured flags and biodegradable tape (minimal).  There will also be marshals along the route at key places.

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.

Optional extra

• Medal - the event's beautiful wooden medals are available as an optional extra £7

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

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

SwimRunners aged 8-16 must take part with a supervising adult who has sight of them at all times.

16-17 year olds can take part solo with parent/legal guardian consent.

Unfortunately insurance doesn’t allow under 8’s to take part.

Entry fees