Epic Lakes Swim Windermere is the final event of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series and takes place from Borrans Park, Waterhead. You can choose either the 750m, 1500m, 3k or 5k distances, depending upon your age and ability. Bring the family and join us for the season finale, it’s going to be another EPIC day out in the Lake District.

Address:
Borrans Park
Borrans Road
Ambleside 
Cumbria
LA22  0EN
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Date & Time:
Sunday 9th August 2026
Registration from 0700hrs

Start Times:
5K = 0830hrs
3k = 0840hrs
1500m = 1130hrs
750m = 1300hrs

What do I need to enter?
There is a non-wetsuit option in each of the distances for swimmers who prefer to swim without a wetsuit (skins swimmer) – Tow Floats will be compulsory for all skins swimmers.
For all other competitors wetsuits are compulsory – “shortie” type wetsuits are allowed if you are an experienced swimmer but we recommend full length wetsuits. The minimum age for competitors is 11/14/16yrs for 750m/1500m/3k & 5k on the day of the event.

How much to enter:
750m = £34
1500m = £39
3k = £47
5k = £54

Entries will close either at 12 noon on the Friday prior to the event or when the event fills, whichever occurs first

Included within your entry is:
Epic Lakes Swim Windermere Custom Medal
Epic Events Custom Silicone Swim Cap
Electronic Chip timing with ranked online results HERE
Professional Water Safety Team
Event photographs free to download

Where can I find out more about the course and the event?
To read more about the event and what to expect on the day see the Event Guidance Notes  by CLICKING HERE (Updated 2 weeks before the event)

List of Participants
Check who is entered by CLICKING HERE

Important Bio Security Information
Please help us stop the spread of invasive plants & animals in our lakes by following the “check, clean & dry” routine. Please read & follow the instructions in the Stop The Spread poster HERE