The BIG Bala Swim

Saturday 3rd June

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Swim along the shores of the largest natural lake in Wales!

The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun
The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun

Choose from 3 distances!

To book simply select your distance below!

open water swim

LESS THAN 10 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 20 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 20 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 30 ENTRIES REMAINING!

♥ Catch the narrow gauge railway to start your swim in the beautiful surroundings of the Snowdonia National Park! (4.5km only)

♥ Enter as a wetsuit or non-wetsuit swimmer for all distance options!

The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun
The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun
The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun

Everything below is included!

Just bring yourself and your swim kit!

 

♥ Event swim hat

♥ Exclusive 20% discount from event sponsor Zone3

♥ Electronic timing

♥ Train ticket (for the 4.5km swim)

♥ Bag transfer

♥ Tribe Bar

♥ Food at 9km feed station and at event finish (see website for more info)

♥ Hand made Welsh slate medal for all finishers

♥ Full water safety cover

♥ Free event photographs

♥ Prizes for winners in each category

♥ Optional event t-shirt or hoodie to buy

welsh slate medal The Big Bala Swim

♥ All competitors that finish will receive a hand made, Welsh slate Big Bala Swim medal

♥ Hot drinks and delicious woodfired pizza will be on sale at the end of the race.

♥ Camping option for just £10 per person at Bala Rugby Club. Showers included.

The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun
The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun
The Big Bala swim Love SwimRun

A great opportunity to challenge yourself whilst sharing this unique experience with other likeminded swimmers from around the country.

‘The location is magic, that’s one of the biggest draws for me, to swim through the Welsh mountains!’ 

‘The train journey was an amazing start to a swim! Lovely scenery and a really welcoming and friendly atmosphere’
‘A brilliantly organised event in an amazing location. The water was clear, the views were lovely… a very serene swim. The marshals were all so helpful and I felt very safe.’ 
‘Amazing event! Loved it, especially the train and the views! I’ll be back next year!’

Choose from 3 distances!

To book simply select your distance below!

open water swim

LESS THAN 10 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 20 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 20 ENTRIES REMAINING!

LESS THAN 30 ENTRIES REMAINING!

Full event information and booking terms and conditions can be found here.