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Open Water Swimming Events in Cornwall 2019
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Open Water Swimming Events in Cornwall 2019

If you’re interested in taking part in an open water swimming event or race this year, here’s our comprehensive list of open water swimming events in Cornwall in 2019.  Some are pure swim events (with a choice of distances), whilst some are aquathlons, biathlons, or triathlons with additional run or run and cycle legs.

May

Sat 4th – Swim-SUP-Run – Polkerris

Sun 19th –  TRI (Swim-Bike-Run) – Newquay 

Sat 25th – Swim-Run – Charlestown

 

June

Sun 9th – Swim (1.6km) – Falmouth (Castle to Castle)

Sat 15th – Aquathlon (Swim-Run) – Polkerris 

Sat 15th (evening) – Biathlon (Swim-Run) – Crantock

Sun 30th – TRI (Swim-Bike-Run) – Bude 

 

July

Sun 7th – TRI (Swim-Bike-Run) – Caerhays

Sun 14th – Swim (1.6km) – Padstow→ Rock 

 

August

Sat 10th – Swim (2.4km) – Marazion (around St Michaels Mount) 

Sat 24th – Swim (1km, 2km, 3km) – Polkerris 

 

September

Sun 1st – TRI (Swim-Bike-Run) – Perranporth 

Sun 15th – TRI (Swim-Bike-Run) – Falmouth 

Sat 21st – Swim (5km) – Charlestown→ Polkerris

 

You can view and add these events to your online calendar by clicking here.

 

OR…

Create your own event/challenge with us by clicking here, choosing the private guided swim option.

Alternatively, join us for one of our regular guided swims or training sessions.  If you live locally you can join our club (follow us on Facebook or Instagram @cornishswimtours for updates) and train with us on our weekly Saturday morning sea swims.

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