Dyfi SWIMRUN

17 SEP 2022
The sport of swimrun originated in the Swedish Archipelago, however an activity called "Jog and Dip" started in 1941 when Aberdyfi Outward Bound School was set up to train the Merchant Navy during World War II. Aberdyfi also became a training ground for a special troop of Army Commandos between 1942 and 1943.
To this day the Dyfi Estuary plays a big part in building resilience, teamwork and leadership skills in young people, through adventures in the wild with The Outward Bound Trust.
The Dyfi estuary is very special, now you can experience it in all it's glory.
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4 knots is 7.41 km/h. Photo: Mike Alexander, April 2014.
THE COURSE
​There may be some changes.
  • Total: 20km
  • Swim total: 3.7km
  • Run total: 16.3km
  • Longest swim: 1.5km
  • Longest run: 7km
  • Number of swims: 4
  • Number of runs: 5
  • Height gain: 320m​
Total distance is 20km with 18.5% swimming.
HOW IT PLAYS OUT
  • Run 1.2km
  • Swim 650m
  • Run 5.6km
  • Swim 750m
  • Run 2.2km
  • Swim 1.5km
  • Run 6.5km
  • Swim 800m
  • Run 0.8km
Aid stations at 7.45km, 12km, 17km

    Apply to Enter Dyfi Swimrun

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Estuary training, March 2018. Photo: Will Kilgore.
2021 RESULTS
The inaugural Dyfi Swimrun saw Kez Traynor win the Solo category, whilst Portia Rees Jones & Max Hallam won the Team category (Team Name: No Room For A Mascot).

​Well done to all of the Dyfi Swimrun Pioneers, and thanks to HEAD Swimming for the fabulous prizes.
Results_2021.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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2021 PHOTOS
Photos from the inaugural Dyfi Swimrun, Oct 2021, are available to dowload from our flickr album.
COMPULSORY KIT
  • Wetsuit (suitable for swimrun)
  • Trail running shoes
  • Whistle
  • Race cup
Provided at registration:
  • Race Bib 
  • Swim Hat
  • NFC timing wristband
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Illustration of Aberdyfi by Nick Coldham
SWIMRUN WORKSHOP
If you are not quite up to speed with swimrun, or just want an opportunity to practise, learn, try gear, and have some swimrun fun in a supportive environment then check out our swimrun workshop here.
​ACCOMMODATION
Penhelig Hotel, Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 minutes walking distance to registration. There's a number of B & B's, and Airbnb options in the village too.

Budget accommodation:
Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk
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The Outward Bound Cutter catching the notorious Dyfi Easterly. Photo: Mike Alexander.
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