Distances from 750 metres to 10k & 4x200m Team Relay
DB Max are back for their third year hosting The Cotswold Big Swim Festival
We're back, Big Swimmers, with the Cotswold Big Swim Festival 2026. Following the phenomenal and wonderful 2024/ 25 swims we cannot wait to host the event once again this year.
The Cotswold Big Swim Festival offers something for a whole family of swimmers and is a celebration of outdoor swimming, set in the beautiful Cotswolds. For all those 'Big Swim Festival' regulars, those returning to better their pervious times, or to the first timers, this event caters for everyone. Whatever your motivation or challenge, this really is an event for all.
The 2026 series will consist of two dates; 13th June & 5th September. June's swim will be at the wonderful, Lake 32 Outdoor Centre, & we are delighted to announce that the September swim will be taking place at our new venue within the Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve, again in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park, making use of the spectacular 1.6km long, Waterhay Lake. By popular request, we are also very pleased to announce that September's Big Swim will also include a 10k race!
Big Swim Festival Series:
Distances to Choose From:
Location:
Date: Saturday 13th June 2026:
Lake 32 Outdoor Centre, Spratsgate Lane, Shorncote, Cirencester, GL7 6DF (What3Words ///spruced.outings.prompting)
June Start Times:
The swims will be a rolling start and each athletes will enter the water a few seconds apart. Your time will start once you cross the timing mat.
Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
Cleveland Lakes Nature Reserve, Rixon Gate, Ashton Keynes, Swindon, SN6 6QW (What3Words ///ship.weeded.strapping)
September Start Times will be confirmed soon.
There are a variety of distances to suit all ages and abilities and a team relay too. The event village will include exhibitors, club stands, food stands and even a coaching expert offering a memorable and exciting morning for all
Don't take our word for it, check out our 2024 RaceCheck Gold award winning reviews HERE
What's included:
We look forward to welcoming all the past participants as well as encouraging new swimmers to our wonderful series, all joining us to experience the joys and the magic that open water swimming has to offer.
The DB Max Team look forward to welcoming you to the Cotswold Big Swim Festival in September.
The terms and conditions for the event can be read at the following URL.
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