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How to plan your Swim Marathon Challenge
Swim the distance of a traditional marathon and help people who don't have access to clean water.
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Are you ready to take on three European river marathons?
The Marathon River Swim Series has been established by three of the most famous open water marathons in Europe –…
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The Weser Ultra: a marathon swim down the River Weser
Para-swimmer and world champion ice swimmer Tina Deeken and her swimming partner Tobias Prüßner have completed a 50km self-supported swim…
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Messing about on the river: an event review of the Thames Marathon
Ben Lane reports on his 13km swim in the infamous Thames Marathon, where "a good mindset, a certain level of…
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Sarah Thomas: Marathon Swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas recounts childhood memories of playing in the water near her grandparents’ small cabin on a large…
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I swam a marathon for WaterAid!
Kasia completed the WaterAid Swim Marathon challenge in 2022, swimming in 15 different open water locations I have been lucky…
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How I’m preparing for my next 10km marathon swim
How to build a training plan for a long distance swim that fits around your life.
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Sarah Thomas: marathon swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on the theme of ‘hope’ for our May edition of the magazine.
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Marathon Swims 2023 is now open for entries
Marathon Swims 2023 is back at the London Aquatics Centre, inviting swimmers to take on the ultimate challenge – a Marathon…
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Sarah Thomas: Marathon Swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on the enormous highs and sinking lows of the past few years.
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What should I eat during a marathon swim?
Jelly Babies, caffeine gels or peanut butter sandwiches? Swimming coach Cassie Patten and veteran long distance swimmer Colin Hill are…
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Staying awake for marathon swims
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on how she has persevered through sleep deprivation for her long swims.
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Thames Marathon awarded Racecheck’s Top Rated swimming event for 2022
The Thames Marathon – an endurance swim between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow, along a glorious stretch of river – has been…
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Tales from the WaterAid Swim Marathon
As the WaterAid Swim Marathon wraps up for another year, we talk to two swimmers about the experience and consider…
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Marathon Swims – 10km in the pool
A challenging but fun way to swim 10km, with an option to raise funds for good causes. Simon Griffiths talks…
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Alice Dearing and Hector Pardoe secure marathon swim spots for Tokyo Games
The pair secured their places after strong performances at the Olympic open-water marathon swim qualifying event hosted in Setubal, Portugal
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Dive into a Swim Marathon like no other
If a 10k marathon swim isn’t enough for you, why not add an extra 20 miles and swim a running…
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10k Marathon Swim Event Guide
Everything you need to know leading up to the 10k Marathon Swim events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
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New 5.5km half marathon distance added to Thames Marathon
As part of the 2021 Thames Marathon on 15 August, Henley Swim have announced that they are introducing a new…
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SwimTayka Partners with the 2021 Thames Marathon
The Thames Marathon (15 August 2021), from Henley Swim, has announced a new 2021 partnership with drowning prevention charity, SwimTayka.…
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FINA CNSG Marathon Swim World Series – Seychelles Race Report
Arianna Bridi crowned the ‘Queen of Seychelles’ as she makes it two years in a row & Marc-Antoine Olivier leads…
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Entries open for Marathon Swims 2019
Marathon Swims has announced the dates for its 2019 event at the London Aquatics Centre as 9 and 10 November,…
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Marathon Swims announces second venue and new charity partner for 2019
Marathon Swims offers regular swimmers the chance to complete the Olympic open water marathon distance in the pool. It launched…
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Save 30% on Marathon Swims entry!
We’re excited to be media partner this year for Marathon Swims, a new format long distance pool swimming event, which…
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Tampa Bay Marathon celebrates 20th anniversary in windswept conditions
The 20th edition of the Tampa Bay Marathon took place on 21 April 2018 in rough and windy weather.
