The Wales Swim Friday, June 27, 2025
Event Info

The Wales Swim Information

The Wales Swim

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Location: Pembrokeshire – North Beach, Tenby

Medal Events: Swim

Competitors: 2500

Format: The Wales Swim can be entered by anyone who feels they are capable of competing*. There is gender separation, so men and women compete for first place in their respective category. *Athletes with a registered disability will need to contact the race office to discuss whether the race is suitable and safe to enter ***The Below times are provisional and will be updated nearer the time****

Event Itinerary

To work out where you need to be and when, simply check out our itinerary of events below.

  • Thursday 26th June

    • 3:00pm - 8:00pm
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 3:00pm - 8:00pm
      LCW Expo Discount Day
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby

  • Friday 27th June

    • 10am - 5pm
      Registration Open
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10am - 5pm
      LCW Expo
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 10am - 5pm
      Sports Massage Available
      Salterns Car Park, Tenby
    • 4.30pm
      LCKinder Start
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 6.15 - 6.30pm
      Swim Acclimatisation
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 6.40pm
      Start Pen Closes & Swim Briefing
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 7pm
      The Wales Swim Start
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 8pm
      First Lap Cut-off Time
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 9pm
      Swim Presentation
      North Beach, Tenby
    • 9pm
      Event Cut-off Time
      North Beach, Tenby
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