The Swimmer - London
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The Swimmer Classic in London
The event is a run that follows the classic Swimmer route through central London, starting on Hampstead High Street and finishing at Brockwell Park. The course covers roughly half a marathon and passes several ponds, parks and lidos including Hampstead Ponds, Parliament Hill Lido, the Serpentine and Brockwell Lido. The route combines running with cold water swims at organised points.
Organiser Above Below created The Swimmer in 2012 and describes it as a journey through ponds, parks and pools, extending later into outdoor adventures beyond the city. The event is presented as rough and ready, relaxed and with a club like atmosphere.
Practical arrangements noted by the organiser include a van for participant kit, coverage of swims, event insurance and provision of food and drinks at the finish. The listed event duration is seven hours. The organiser also states that the event is in person and that routes and frequently asked questions are available from the organiser for further detail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
