Sat 19 Sep 2026 London, UK

Swim Serpentine One Mile

A classic distance in the world of open-water swimming events, the one-mile swim covers one full lap (1.6K) of the lake, as part of the one-day open water swimming festival in the beautiful Hyde Park.

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  • Sat 19 Sep 2026
The Serpentine Lake, London
One Mile

08:45

Age 16 & over

£20

  • 1 mile lake swimming

Event overview

2026 details to be confirmed.

Swim Serpentine is a swimming event that takes place in the world-famous Serpentine Lake in London's Hyde Park. There are four distance options to choose from, making this the perfect event for an enjoyable and memorable open water swim.

Highlights

  • Open water swimming event

    Brought to you by the organisers of the London Marathon.

  • Iconic Central London location

    Swim in the Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park, London's largest Royal Park.

  • Distances for all abilities

    Festival day with inspirational speakers, kit and like-minded folk.

This event is part of Swim Serpentine.

Event community

Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible
  • Wetsuit optional

Route

  • 1 lap
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • No headphones
  • Wave start

Location

  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Medal

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Charity entry options are explained on the Swim Serpentine One Mile charity places for 2026 page.

Social welfare

Turn2us

Standing against UK poverty, supporting those struggling financially to thrive into the future.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Memento

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£200

Health and Medical

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Driving research into bone health to create a future without osteoporosis.

  • T-shirt
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£45

Fundraise
£225

Children

Samuel's Charity

Every sick child needs a smile. Helping seriously and terminally ill children, to bring hope and support across the UK.

  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£300

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
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