Event overview
Swim Serpentine takes place in the world-famous Serpentine lake in London's Hyde Park.
There are four distances to choose from. You can opt for half a mile, one mile, two miles, or six miles (known as the Super Six), making this the perfect event for an enjoyable and memorable open-water swim.
If you are completing the two-mile distance, this could also be the start of your London Classics journey!
When: Saturday 19 September 2026
Start Line: Hyde Park
| Distance | Start time |
|---|---|
| Half Mile | 08:15 |
| One Mile | 08:45 |
| Super Six (six miles) | 09:00 |
| Two Miles | 09:20 |
| Two Miles | 10:20 |
| One Mile | 11:20 |
| Two Miles | 11:50 |
| Two Miles | 12:50 |
| Two Miles | 13:50 |
| Two Miles | 14:50 |
| Two Miles | 15:50 (must complete in two hours 30 minutes) |
| Two Miles Fast | 16:50 (must complete in one hour 30 minutes) |
What you get:
- ZONE3 swim cap
- Tow-float or wetsuit rental with ZONE3
- Event photography
- Timed results
- Bottled water
- Medal (optional)
- Option to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees
Facilities:
- Free bag drop
- Toilets, including accessible toilets
- Free festival area where you can celebrate with family and friends
- Sensory Calm Space
- Parent and Child Space (for breastfeeding/pumping and entertaining young children)
- Multi Faith Prayer Space
- Bladder pads, tampons and sanitary towels are available
