Swimathon 2026

We posted yesterday on the need for Exercise.

This weekend sees the 40th anniversary Swimathon week, the UK's largest charity wwim.

The 40th anniversary Swimathon has been taking place at more than 450 pools around the UK from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd March 2026.

Since 1986, Swimathon has united swimmers of all ages, abilities, shapes, and sizes in a national celebration of swimming and fundraising. 2026, marks 40 years of this iconic event.

One of our friends and occasional contributors, who also acts as the Grand Admiral's human avatar on the Island of Adventure (a.k.a. Stormshot Island) did the swim this afternoon.

💛 Swimathon helps fundraise for charities that matter.

Over the last four decades, Swimathon has raised over £50 million for charities. In 2026, it is proud to support:

Cancer Research UK – advancing the fight against cancer

Marie Curie – supporting people living with terminal illness, and,

Swimathon Foundation – Encouraging people to swim for fitness and health benefits

If you want to make a difference you can support Swimathon and these great charities by sponsoring  one of the swimmers who took part.

Here is a link to our friend's Justgiving sponsorship page:

Swimathon 2026 Justgiving sponsorship and fundraising page.

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