Sat 7 Jun 2025 Bala, Gwynedd

The Big Bala Swim | 9K

All aboard the swim train for this truly unique, bucket list swim!

  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
Llyn Tegid, Bala
9K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£85-£89

  • 9 km lake swimming

Event overview

Catch the historic stream train along the shores of Llyn Tegid, Wales’ largest natural lake, to start your swim! Surrounded by the beautiful Aran, Arenig and Berwyn mountain ranges, the lake has suberb views and plenty of wildlife to spot along the way.

This event is part of The Big Bala Swim.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Way markers

Location

  • Bag transfer
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • Eco medal
  • Race photo

Sustainability

  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • #1 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala
250M

10:30

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 250 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • #2 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala
500M

10:00

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • #3 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala
1.5K

10:15

Age 8 & over

£40-£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • #4 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala
4.5K

10:00

Age 16 & over

£75-£79

  • 4.5 km lake swimming
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