Saturday 5 September 2026

Swim Run Jersey Returns in 2026!

My SwimRun World Championship 2026 Qualifier Event

3D Events presents the fIFTH edition of Swim run Jersey.

Discover Jersey's breathtaking coastline and experience the island's untamed beauty at Swim Run Jersey. On Saturday 5 September 2026, athletes will once again set off beneath the magnificent Mont Orgueil Castle (Gorey Castle) before following a stunning anticlockwise route around the island’s dramatic shoreline.

Home to some of the most impressive tides in the world, Jersey’s coastline is constantly transformed by the rise and fall of the sea, creating spectacular scenery, natural obstacles, and technical sea entries/exits that make the course uniquely exhilarating. With the event held on neap tides, competitors of all levels can embrace the challenge with confidence.

Whether you’re taking your first step into swimrun or pushing for your next big endurance goal, there’s a race distance to match every ambition. The event follows established international swimrun standards and is open to solos and teams.

New for 2026: Swim Run Jersey joins the MySwimRun World Championship as an official qualifying event, giving athletes the opportunity to secure their place on the global stage while racing through one of the most striking coastal environments in the sport. We look forward to welcoming athletes from around the globe to experience Jersey’s unique swimrun challenge. For guidance on travel, accommodation, and event logistics, please visit the Event Information section.

Swim Run Jersey isn’t just a race—it’s an unforgettable island adventure.

Event Countdown

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Event Distances

Solo Only

Length:
4KM

Stages:
3 Runs: 2.4km
2 swims: 1.6km

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Solo & Team

Length:
20KM

Stages:
6 Runs: 15.5km
5 swims: 4.5km

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Solo & Team

Length:
33.4KM

Stages:
7 Runs: 28.5km
6 swims: 4.9km

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Solo & Team

Length:
53KM

Stages:
9 Runs: 46km
8 swims: 7km

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Ready to go?

Event Information

Event Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Start Location: Gorey Castle Green
Finish Locations: St Catherines // Sorel // Grosnez Castle // Portelet Inn
Race Distances: Intro, Sprint, Standard, Full
Start Times: 08:00 (Full, Standard, Sprint) // 08:10 (Intro)

Location Rock n Road shop, Liberty Wharf
Date: Friday, 4 September
Time: 12:00 - 14:00 & 16:00 - 18:00
If you cannot attend please email: enquiries@3d-events.co.uk
Mandatory Kit:
Swimrun wetsuit (optional for Intro)

Trainers, Whistle, Reusable cup/bottle (500ml for Full)

Brightly colored inflated tow float (solos only)

Race bib & swim cap (provided)

Start Line Transport:
Book via Race Nation (limited spaces)

Departing from:St Brelade: 06:30 | St Aubin: 06:40 | St Helier:6:50
Prize Giving Transport:
Sprint and Standard athletes can book onto the free shuttle bus, which will take them from their finish area to Portelet for the prize giving and celebration.
Return Public Transport:
St Catherine’s (Intro) - Bus 2/2A
Sorel (Sprint) - Bus 5/7
Grosnez (Standard) - Bus 8
Portelet (Full) - Bus 12A

Checkpoints
Checkpoint 1: Fliquet Tower (Sprint, Standard and Full)
Checkpoint 2: Coast Path Terrace Boulay Bay (Sprint, Standard and Full)
Checkpoint 3: La Saline Car Park (Standard and Full)
Checkpoint 4: Jersey Rifle Association Hut (Standard and Full)
Checkpoint 5: Grosnez Castle (Full)
Checkpoint 6: Le Port Beach Steps (Full)
Checkpoint 7: Beauport Car Park (Full)
Each checkpoint has a selection of fruit, Jelly Babies, ready salted crisps, salted potatoes, electrolyte gels, chews and drink.

Cut-offs:
There are cut offs on all checkpoints and swim stages which are strictly enforced. Please read the Race Information Pack, to view cut-off times.
Swim Route:
Swim entry and exits are lined with branded flags and marshals where yellow highvis t-shirts.
Run Signage:
Course marked with yellow “Swim Run Jersey” triangles

Location: Portelet Inn
(A traditional British Pub overlooking Portelet Bay)
Time: 19:30
(may be earlier if races finish sooner)
Prizes: Top male, female, and mixed for all races
(solo and team categories)
Prize Giving Transport:
Sprint and Standard athletes can book onto the free shuttle bus, which will take them from their finish area to Portelet for the prize giving and celebration.

Travel & Accommodation:
Getting to Jersey is easy—direct flights from major UK airports and sea crossings from the UK, Guernsey, and France mean you could be exploring the island within hours. A wide range of accommodation options across the islands, makes it simple to base yourself close to the action.
By Sea:
DFDS: travelling from St Malo France, UK and Guernsey

Islands Unlimited: travelling from Guernsey
By Air:
British Airways: travelling from London

EasyJet: travelling from Belfast, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham

Loganair: travelling from Bristol, Edinburgh, Exeter, Guernsey, Newcastle and Southampton.
Accommodation:
From seaside apartments to luxury hotels, Jersey offers a range of accommodation so athletes can recharge, relax, and make the most of every moment on race weekend. https://www.jersey.com/places-to-stay/

My SwimRun World Championship Qualifier:
The My SwimRun Championships are an international SwimRun series that hosts qualifying events across the globe in sprint, half-marathon, marathon, and ultra distances. Athletes racing in an official qualifier earn individual ranking points, which can secure them a place at one of the series’ World Championship events. We’re proud that the 2026 SwimRun Jersey event will serve as an official qualifier for the My SwimRun Championships. https://www.myswimrunchampionships.com/

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Why not Volunteer?

Join our volunteer team and help make this years race day unforgettable.

Positions that need filling on the day are:

For a full day of volunteering (5-10hrs), you will receive a free entry into the following year of the Swim Run Jersey Race, or 50% discount for a half day of volunteering (4-5 hrs)