Sat 19 Sep 2026 Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

The South Coast Swim

The South Coast Swim is making its debut in Bournemouth this year!  With distances ranging from 250m to 10km, there is something for everyone! Dip your toes in or chase an Olympic challenge.

6 races

  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #1 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

250m

14:00

Age 18 & over

£29

  • 250 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #2 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

1/2 Mile

13:00

Age 18 & over

£49

  • 0.5 mile sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #3 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

1 Mile

12:30

Age 18 & over

£54

  • 1 mile sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #4 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

2 Miles

12:00

Age 18 & over

£64

  • 2 miles sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #5 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

5km

12:30

Age 18 & over

£69

  • 5 km sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #6 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth

10km Olympic Distance

12:00

Age 18 & over

£99

  • 10 km sea swimming

Event overview

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators
  • Superfit
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Location

  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #1 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
250m

14:00

Age 18 & over

£29

  • 250 m sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #2 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
1/2 Mile

13:00

Age 18 & over

£49

  • 0.5 mile sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #3 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
1 Mile

12:30

Age 18 & over

£54

  • 1 mile sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #4 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
2 Miles

12:00

Age 18 & over

£64

  • 2 miles sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #5 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
5km

12:30

Age 18 & over

£69

  • 5 km sea swimming
  • Sat 19 Sep
  • #6 of 6
Bournemouth Beach, Bournemouth
10km Olympic Distance

12:00

Age 18 & over

£99

  • 10 km sea swimming

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