About The Event
This 1 mile swim is suitable for swimmers of all abilities and is equivalent to 64 lengths of a standard 25m pool. The average completion time is approx 40 minutes. You can choose to enjoy a leisurely breaststroke while taking in the scenery or kick into crawl for a faster time.
Wetsuit use is optional at all Swim events for water temperatures of 15°C or above. Swimmers choosing not to wear a wetsuit MUST use an approved high visibility tow float, swimmers wearing wetsuits can also choose to swim with a tow float. This only applies to swimmers aged over 16 years old. Swimmers aged under 16 will be required to wear a wetsuit.
How to enter the Great North Swim
Get a Macmillan Charity Place in the Great North Swim
Our charity places in the 1-mile swim are a great way to make a difference to people affected by cancer. You can join the waiting list for 2024's event here. If you are offered a place there is no registration fee, however we do ask you to pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £200.
Use your own place at the Great North Swim
Sign up and complete the short own place registration form. As you have a general entry place, you do not have a minimum fundraising amount – just raise as much as you can!
So, sign up today and help us continue to support those people affected by cancer.
Read the full terms and conditions for the Great North Swim 2024.
'Great day out and a good way to get fit whilst doing something for charity.' Team Macmillan swimmer
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
As a Team Macmillan swimmer you'll receive:
- free Macmillan swimming cap
- access to our online training zone
- digital welcome pack full of handy fundraising ideas
- dedicated supporter care team close at hand
- access to our Team Macmillan Swimming Facebook community.
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up. You must be aged 18 or over on the day of the event to take part.
Event Accessibility
Disabled athletes and spectators alike are welcome at the event and arrangements can be made for wheelchair users. Please contact the race organiser's for more information: info@greatswim.org
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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