The Burgh Island Race 2026

Name: The Burgh Island Race 2026
Start: 2026-06-26T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-06-26T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

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The Burgh Island Race 2026

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About

Burgh Island provides the stunning backdrop for this unique and exhilarating race, returning for 2026. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a total novice, this event is all inclusive with a range of race categories on offer. With a BBQ and fantastic race day atmosphere, this is not something you want to miss!

Youth Race, Nippers Race, 1 Mile, and 3 more

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Sat, Jun 27, 2026

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Bigbury-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

Start times

Saturday, Jun 27, 2026

Youth Race: 2:30 PMNippers Race: 2:30 PM1 Mile: 4:00 PMCharity 1 Mile Swim: 4:00 PMCharity 2 Mile Swim: 4:00 PM2 Mile: 4:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Burgh Island Race 2026

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1 Mile

1.6mi

£45

Youth Race

0.4km

£10

Nippers Race

0.2km

£8

Charity 1 Mile Swim

1mi

£30

Route information

Set against the breathtaking and iconic backdrop of Burgh Island, South Devon, come and take part in a fantastic sea swim, back and bigger than ever in 2026.

All races start from the slipway on the island, you can swim across, or paddle/kayak across, and find registration outside the pub to the right. Most people get the Sea Tractor to the Island, please be aware this can get busy and might be queues - you need to be on the Island on time.

The Nippers and Youth race is from the slipway, towards the Murrays and back in a triangle.

The Racing Swimmers will be setting off first, everyone will wade into the water, and set off as a mass start one the whistle goes.

All swims will be fully life guarded by qualified staff.

What's included

Race Hat
Trinket for all swimmers (we are deciding what this should be for 2026 - last year was mugs)
Race Timing
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Adult Race, Nippers and Youth
Race photos and videos
Optional event hoodie and shirt, medal and merch

How to get there

Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, Kingsbridge TQ7 4BG, UK

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Getting to the Island

You must find your way to the start of the race on the island.

You can swim, get the tractor or paddle/kayak!

Be aware there can be a queue for the tractor.

Hotels and Accommodation

Open Water Devon has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

Reg Opens: 12.30pm

Youth Race: 2.30pm

Nippers Race: 2.30pm

**Charity 1 Mile Swim:**4pm

Charity 2 Mile Swim: 4pm

1 Mile: 4pm

2 Mile: 4pm

Course Sweep: 6pm 9(ish)

Sundown: 9.30pm

Age Requirements

Nippers Race: Ages 8-12 on race day
Youth Race: Ages 13-15 on race day
1 mile: All swimmers must be 16 or older on the day, with under 18's being accompanied by an adult
2 mile: All swimmers 18 or older

Registration

All swimmers will need to attend registration in front of the Pilchard Pub from 11.30am. Here you will collect your hat, chip timer and merchandise if purchased.