Swim Long Eton Dorney September
Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Lake End Rd & Court Ln, Dorney
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Swim Long Eton Dorney September
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Experience a bracing early autumn swim in the stunning waters of Dorney Lake in Windsor. No matter your experience level, there's a range of distances to choose from - you can pick from a 2.5k, 3.8k, 5k or 10k swim. Come for the cake and fizzy drink at the finish line.
10k Swim, 5k Swim, 2.5k Swim, and 1 more
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026
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Dorney, United Kingdom
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Where and when
Location
Lake End Rd & Court Ln, Dorney, Windsor SL4 6QL, UK
Start times
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
10k Swim: 12:30 PM5k Swim: 1:30 PM2.5k Swim: 2:00 PM3.8k Swim: 2:00 PM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Swim Long Eton Dorney September
2.5k Swim
2.5km
£35
3.8k Swim
3.8km
£40
5k Swim
5km
£45
10k Swim
10km
£55
2.5k Swim
2.5km
£35
3.8k Swim
3.8km
£40
5k Swim
5km
£45
10k Swim
10km
£55
Route information
Take on a September swim in the beautiful waters of Eton Dorney, the former Olympic rowing venue.
This lake swim with clear views ensures swimmers never go off track. The venue is private, meaning swimmers have the lake to themselves as they race around the course.
The 5k course takes swimmers around the edge of the lake once, with 10k swimmers completing 2 laps.
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What's included
- Chip-timed results
- Water safety
- Hot showers and changing areas
- Toilets
- Event medics
- Drinks and feed stations on course
- Cake and coke at the finish
- Bag drop
- Free parking
How to get there
Lake End Rd & Court Ln, Dorney, Windsor SL4 6QL, UK
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Dorney Lake lies just off the M4 between Maidenhead and Slough. It is a 1-hour drive from central London and a 33-minute drive from Reading.
Dorney Lake, Eton College Rowing Centre, off Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6FJ.
Parking
There will be free parking at the event site.
Hotels and Accommodation
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
11:30 Venue open to swimmers for registration
12:30 10k Swim starts
13:30 5k Swim starts
14:00 3.8k and 2.5k Swim start
Start Format
Each distance will have it's own mass start from the swim entry area
Cut-Off Times
- 10k - 5hr 30mins
- 5k - 2hr 30mins
- 3.8k - 2hr 10mins
- 2.5k - 1hr 30mins
Timing Chips
You will be issued with a timing chip before your swim starts.
Kit
Wetsuits are optional but encouraged.
FAQs
Will there be somewhere I can park at the Swim Long Eton Dorney?
Yes, there will be free parking on-site.
Are there cut-off times for the Swim Long Eton Dorney?
Yes, there are cut-off times for each race, which are as follows: 10k - 5hr 30mins, 5k - 2hr 30mins, 3.8k - 2hr 10mins, 2.5k - 1hr 30mins.
Will there be toilets at the Swim Long Eton Dorney?
Yes there will be toilet facilities at the event.
Can I use my own tow float ?
Yes
Can I bring my own food supplies for the 10k
Yes, they can be located at the 2.5k turn points on the pontoons
Reviews
4.6
91 reviews
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