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Sun 14 Jun 2026
Thames Hospice, Bray
Thames Hospice Open Water Swim Challenge 2026
Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Location: Bray Lake, at Thames Hospice Windsor Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2DN. Please note, the swim is from the Hospice side not Bray Lake Watersports.
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500m Individual Swim £25: waves* start from 9:00am registration for 9:30am briefing
1km Individual Swim £30: waves* start from 9:00am registration for 9:30am briefing
3km Individual Swim £35: waves* start from 8am registration for 8:30am briefing
5km Individual Swim £40: 7.30am registration for 8am briefing
10km Team Swim (4-10 members) £45: 7am registration for 7.30am briefing
*you will be sent your wave time in an email once you have signed up
10km Individual Swim £55: As this is our most challenging distance, for the safety of all involved, specific parameters are in place to participate in the 10km individual distance. Please register your interest for the 10km swim at events@thameshospice.org.uk and our events team will be in touch.
Please note: if you would like to be in the same wave as a fellow swimmer please sign up at the same time.
Dive into this exciting event at Thames Hospice this summer with our Open Water Swim Challenge in Bray Lake.
Our open water swim challenge has a range of distances, which you can swim as an individual or as part of a team. This challenge is open to all swimmers whether you are a seasoned pro and can manage longer distances or you have only swum in a pool before but always fancied dipping into open water. Not only will you be swimming in tranquil surroundings, but also engaging in an activity that has so many incredible health and wellbeing benefits.
All participants will receive a swim hat, medal and free hot drink on the day.
Watch out highlights video year here
“I took part in the 5k and it was my first ever open water swim event. It was a brilliant challenge and I’m incredibly proud of myself for completing it. The event had such a lovely atmosphere, and the organisation and water safety were excellent, this really helped calm any nerves I had going in. Everyone was so friendly and supportive. I’d highly recommend this event, especially for anyone considering their first open water swim”
Sue - 2025 Swimmer
Every penny raised helps Thames Hospice to ensure that our patients and their families are cared for with utmost compassion, dignity and support.
Any questions read our FAQs here or email events@thameshospice.org.uk
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