Dyfi Swimrun

Dyfi SWIMRUN

Saturday 10th October; Entries open 18th April

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 is used extensively by The Outward Bound Trust to build resilience, teamwork and leadership skills in young people, through adventures in the wild. It's also the home of Aberdovey Swim, Dovey Yacht Club, and Aberdyfi Rowing Club. The estuary has many stories to tell, now you can be a part of it.

KEY COURSE INFO:

Swim total: 2.6km
Run total: 14.2km
Longest swim: 1km
Longest run: 6.6km
Number of swims: 4
Number of runs: 5
Height gain: 320m

Total distance is 16.8km with 15% swimming.

HOW IT PLAYS OUT:

Run 1km
Swim 600m
Run 5.4km
Swim 700m
Run 6.6km
Swim 1km (tide assisted)
Run 1km
Swim 300m
Run 0.2km

Aid stations at 7.7km and 12.5km

The inaugural Dyfi SWIMRUN will be resticted to 25 teams and 50 solos - save the date 10th October 2020. Expect water temperature to be 13/14 degrees Celsius. The 3rd swim (1km) will be assisted by the tide and will feel more like a 600m swim.

Entries Open Sunday 19th April. In the meantime if you want to become familiar with the area then check out Dyfi X Trail Marathon, Aberdovey Swim or the Dyfi ULTRA.