As Keen As Mustard Grafham Swimrun Survivor
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As Keen As Mustard Grafham Swimrun Survivor
This is a solo timed swimrun held at Grafham Water Visitor Centre on 27 September 2026. The event uses a 2.5 km lap with a run to the start and finish, two swim sections in Grafham Water and three run sections per lap. Each lap has a set time allowance that decreases as the event progresses; competitors complete as many laps as they can before the cut off.
The lap sequence includes up to 12 laps with cumulative distances listed by lap:
- Lap 1 - 2.5 km, time allowed 40 mins
- Lap 2 - 5 km, time allowed 38 mins
- Lap 3 - 7.5 km, time allowed 36 mins
- Lap 4 - 10 km, time allowed 32 mins
- Lap 5 - 12.5 km, time allowed 30 mins
- Lap 6 - 15 km, time allowed 28 mins
- Lap 7 - 17.5 km, time allowed 25 mins
- Lap 8 - 20 km, time allowed 21 mins
- Lap 9 - 22.5 km, time allowed 19 mins
- Lap 10 - 25 km, time allowed 18 mins
- Lap 11 - 27.5 km, time allowed 17 mins
- Lap 12 - 30 km, time allowed 16 mins
The marked course requires observational skills but no navigation. Splits listed by lap include Run 1 700m, Swim 1 220m, Run 2 1000m, Swim 2 400m, Run 3 250m; each lap has 20 m elevation. Solo entrants must be 18 or over and able to swim and run the lap distances. Mandatory kit includes a sealed small bandage, whistle, soft cup or water bladder and a wetsuit if water temperature is below 14 degrees Celsius; organisers supply visible race number bands and swimcaps. There will be random kit checks, medical staff and an emergency ambulance at Race HQ, one drink at the start/finish and race bag provision in the competitors area. Failure to follow rules, littering, missing kit or missing lap cut offs may result in disqualification. Participants accept the event waiver and enter at their own risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
