The Wales Swim

Thank You.

Welcome to one of the biggest open-water swimming events in the world! 2500 swimmers and 1 mass start. Routes of 1.2 or 2.4 miles with 1 or 2 laps plus crowds that will blow your mind. Tenby North Beach will become an atmospheric amphitheater on Friday evening as the opening event of Long Course Weekend 2024.

The AWE Team

Important Locations

Parking

Itinerary

Registration

Staying Safe

• The swim start is self-ranking with a single wave start. Faster swimmers should position themselves at the front and slower swimmers towards the back.
• Athletes must take care when entering and exiting the water. Water Safety is on hand to help should you need them and you can still complete the course: it will NOT result in a DQ.
• Should you nee assistance during the swim, lie on your back and put your arm in the air (for this reason only forward-facing strokes ONLY are permitted during the swim).
• If you fail to start after registering, you MUST report to the race officials before the start of the race, this is for safety reasons.
• We reserve the right to withdraw anyone from the race who appears to be suffering from the cold during the dry land run between laps. We advise athletes to bring warm clothing to change into immediately after their race. Athletes must wear a wetsuit which covers their chest and thighs and athletes are NOT permitted to wear boots or gloves

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FINISH, PLEASE REPORT TO AN OFFICIAL OR YOU WILL BE CLASSED AS A MISSING PERSON

Marshals

Please be advised all marshals are volunteering their time for free and without their assistance we would not be able to put the race on. Please respect marshals. Any abusive behaviour or language will result in immediate disqualification.

It is your responsibility to know the route and to ensure your own safety on course. Marshals are there purely for reference and directional purposes and are not permitted to stop traffic.

Timing & Race Numbers

During registration, you will receive a swim hat that you MUST wear on top of any other hat, a hand tattoo (on any hand) and your timing chip.

Your timing chip must be on the top of your wetsuit and facing out. Failure to do so will result in no time. If you lose your chip in the swim, you must report to a timing official at the finish line.

Waves

The swim start is self-ranking, with a single wave start. Faster swimmers should position themselves at the front and slower swimmers towards the back.

The Course

Feed Stations

There will be no feed stations during this event. Upon finishing there will be water available, however we advise that you bring your own to fill up from the water bowsers provided. Erdinger will be on hand with their products, head to the big inflatable beer glass!

Rules

• It is your responsibility as a competitor to know and correctly complete the full course.
• Foul and abusive language is not permitted and the failure to follow a marshal's instructions, the water safety team or the referee will lead to disqualification. Marshals are volunteers who help with the running of the event that you are taking part in. Please respect them and thank them for their efforts.
• Wetsuits are mandatory.
• Only Front Strokes are allowed.
• Both 1.2 & 2.4 mile distances start on the north side of Goscar Rock, you should keep the first buoy on your left and all other buoys on your right.
• 1.2 Mile: Complete one lap and keep left to follow the chute to the finish line. 
• 2.4 Mile: After completing one lap, keep right in the chute to complete lap two. After the second lap, keep left and follow the chute to the finish line.
• No fins or floatation devices are allowed.
• No swim shoes or gloves allowed.
• Please remove your rubbish and dispose of it appropriately.
• You MUST wear the swim hat provided at registration. You can wear your own hat underneath, but the official swim cap must be on top.
• Water Safety is there to guide and assist, please make sure you follow any instructions they give you.
• When the cut-off of 8pm comes into play, you must obey Water Safety Instructions for extraction.

Results & Awards

FAQ

If there's something you need to know that isn't covered in this race pack head over to our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking the link below.

Other Information

Bag Drop

Bag drop opens at 4:30pm and will close at 8:15pm.

Any bags left after this time will be removed and delivered to the Athlete Village where lost property is stored at the Event Information Tent. It will be available for collection during Race Registration Opening Times.

Please make sure you put your race number onto the tag provided and attach it to your bag. You must present your bib upon collection.

Please note: bag checks may take place.

Every effort will be made to keep your bag secure but items are left at your own risk. Race Organisers cannot be held responsible for any items left behind. Space is limited so we politely request only small bags under 5kg.

Bag Drop closes at 8.15pm prompt. All bags remaining after this time will be moved to the Athlete Village as noted above.

Lost Property

Any lost property that has been found will be returned to our HQ. Please contact us after the event to retrieve any items. Local collection will be available or P&P (postage fees will apply).

Property will be kept for 7 days and if not claimed, will be disposed of.