A very achievable swim and the ideal choice for first timers.
You’ll follow the current downstream to the finish line on the riverbank at Lanesborough.
Equivalent to 32 lengths of a 25m pool.
Cut-off time: 40 minutes
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800m Distance
3.5km Distance
Starting further upstream, this route offers more time to enjoy the sweep and bends of the Shannon as it guides you downstream to Lanesborough.
A rewarding challenge for swimmers with some open water experience.
Cut-off time: 1 hour 30 minutes
5.8km Distance
Set yourself a true test on this longer course. The river twists and turns as you make your way downstream, demanding stamina and focus.
Suited to confident, experienced swimmers.
Wetsuits are compulsory if the water temperature is 11°C or below.
Cut-off time: halfway in 1 hour 30 minutes
12km Ultra Distance
The ultimate adventure and Ireland’s longest downstream swim.
Over 12km, you’ll follow the Shannon’s broad curves and winding channels, carried by the flow but challenged by distance and endurance.
To enter, you must be aged 18+ and have completed a 3.9km race within the past year in under 1:45.
Cut-off times: Reach 5.8km (halfway) in 2 hours 15 minutes. Final cut-off 5 hours.
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