Scilly Swimrun: St Mary's Full & Half Course
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St Mary’s Swimrun : St Mary's Full & Half Course
St Mary’s Swimrun is a coastal swimrun event on St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly that offers two circumnavigation-based courses around the island. The event is scheduled for Thursday 27 August as part of Scilly Swimrun 2026 and features both solo and pairs entry categories.
Distances:
- 8 km St Mary’s Half Course
- 16 km St Mary’s Full Course
Entry fees listed for the half course are Solo: £65 Early Bird, £70 from 1st Feb, £75 from 1st May; Pairs: £110 Early Bird, £120 from 1st Feb, £140 from 1st May. The full course lists Solo: £120, rising to £130 from 1st May; Pairs: £200, rising to £220 from 1st May.
Mandatory kit includes a wetsuit (not a trisuit), an easily accessible whistle, and a foldable cup or soft flask. Optional equipment suggested includes a pull buoy or calf floats, paddles, and a tether to join pairs.
Safety provision comprises a dedicated medical team on land and sea and a large water safety team operating in powerboats. Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from the event; most competitors stay on St Mary’s, while those coming from other islands will need boat transport. Typical water temperatures are given as about 14–16 °C in July and 15–16 °C in August. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
