Breca Swimrun is the organizer of a Swimrun series set in the UK, New Zealand and Canada. Each race is unique in its location and the challenges you face. You have a choice of lake and sea swims, mountaing and coastal trail running, sprint and full distances, but each course will give you a true adventure!
World class swimrun races in wild places - test your strength in open water and on the trails!
Previously all Breca Swimruns were competed in teams - there are no solo options however, in February 2021 the following announcement was made:
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"We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of solo entries across all Sprint races.
This new format will allow participants to race if their teammates are stuck in other places, for new people to try swimrun or to experience swimrun in a slightly different way. There will be a few additional safety measures for those flying solo.
The first race supporting solo entries will be the upcoming Bay of Islands."
For those new to the sport, Breca recommend any of their Sprint distances at a lake-based event, as there will be no tides or swell on the swim.
For experienced swimrunners, the full distances will all present different challenges depending on the location and the strengths/weaknesses of the athletes. Breca Gower has a high chance of swells being a surfing location and has difficult running terrain. Breca Jersey features extremely technical swim entrances and exits and a long running section. In New Zealand the lake swims are cold and the terrain mountainous at Breca Wanaka, whilst Breca Bay of Islands has challenging elevation and possible choppy waters!
Read on to find out more about the Breca Swimrun Series and find the best Swimrun event for you!
With the ongoing pandemic in 2021, Breca have launched a Virtual Swimrun Series to commence in March 2021.
The set of challenges start on 1st of March and take you to Greece, Spain, Las Vegas and Wonderland (virtually!).
There is something for everyone ranging from the family friendly 22km journey in Wonderland to the epic 300km course through Greece.
All finishers will receive a medal along with a tree planted by their partner Trees Not Tees.
Breca have advised the dates below are all provisional, depending on the current situation due to the pandemic.
Canada is a new location for Breca - the first race was due to be held in 2020 however, due to COVID19, the first race is now in September 2021.
DATE: 18th September 2021
VENUE: Georgian Bay, Ontario
Be part of Breca's first Canadian Swimrun event in the Thirty Thousand Islands, a UNESCO reserve east of Ontario's Lake Huron. It is the world's largest freshwater archipelago. This is promising to be one of Breca's wildest and most challenging races, with a journey across uninhabited islands, grey-pink granite shorelines and wild, coniferous forests. "Wanderlust meets extreme endurance!"
32 runs - 52 km total |
31 swims - 10 km total |
Total Distance: 62 km |
14 runs - 24 km total |
13 swims - 6 km total |
Total Distance: 30 km |
You can get further information and register your place HERE.
There are 4 races in the Breca UK Series:
DATE: 31st July 2021 (NEW DATE)
VENUE: Near Swansea, Wales
Set on Wales' Gower peninsula the race goes along the coast from Rhossili to Mumbles with trails through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Be prepared to race against the tide and explore limestone cliffs, woodlands, white sand beaches and hidden bays. A spectacular and challenging Swimrun event on the coastal path with multiple ocean swims.
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Runs - 17.5 km total |
Swims - 2.5 km total |
Total Distance: 20 km |
Runs - 36.5 km total |
Swims - 6.5 km total |
Total Distance: 43 km |
CLICK HERE to read more about Breca Gower Swimrun and to register.
DATE: 10th July 2021
VENUE: The Lake District, England
The race takes place in 4 of the most beautiful lakes in the Lake District - Coniston Water, Windermere, Rydal Water and Grasmere with stunning scenery. You will be fell running along tracks and paths in the valleys around the lakes. The cold lake swims have rocky beach entries and exits. Enjoy the post race party at Tweedies Bar in Grasmere!
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Runs - 18 km total |
Swims - 3 km total |
Total Distance: 21 km |
Runs - 38.7 km total |
Swims - 6.5 km total |
Total Distance: 45 km |
CLICK HERE to read more about Breca Coniston and to register.
Below is the official 2019 video of the Breca Coniston Swimrun:
DATE: 7/8th August 2021
VENUE: Loch Lomond, Scotland
Breca Loch Lomond is Breca's first Swimrun in the Scottish highlands - a unique and magical location perfect for the sport of Swimrun. It includes long forest trails and frequent swims in the Loch's clear, glacial water.
11 Runs - 19 km total |
10 Swims - 5 km total |
Total Distance: 24 km |
16 Runs - 35 km total |
15 Swims - 9 km total |
Total Distance: 44 km |
CLICK HERE for further details on Breca Loch Lomond Swimrun and to register.
DATE: 4th September 2021
VENUE: Jersey, The Channel Islands
Set on the Channel Island of Jersey this Swimrun event starts in a castle, has the third highest tidal range in the world and takes in WW2 fortifications. It is suited to strong swimmers with technical entries and exits and ocean swims with a high likelihood of swell. The Sprint has the highest ratio of swim-to-run in the Breca events.
The race goes counter clockwise around the island and teams will face Jersey's 40ft tides! These present a unique challenge so teamwork is essential in this event.
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Runs - 15.5 km total |
Swims - 4.5 km total |
Total Distance: 20 km |
At the moment Breca have only launched the Sprint event. They hope to add the Full course at a later date (based on the progress of vaccination programs, the easing of restrictions and the return of travel).
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Watch the 2019 official race video of the Breca Jersey Swimrun below:
For more information on Breca Jersey and to register CLICK HERE
There are 2 events in the Breca New Zealand Series, one in the mountains of the South Island and the other in the tropical islands of North Island. Both are of course packed with adventure!
DATE: 6th March 2021
VENUE: South Island, New Zealand
This is New Zealand's original Swimrun set against the backdrop of the Mt. Aspiring National Park. Expect deep glacial water and pristine trails while you are island-hopping and lake crossing! This is truly a spectacular and challenging event.
6 Runs - 14 km total |
5 Swims - 3.5 km total |
Total Distance: 18 km |
11 Runs - 37 km total |
10 Swims - 7.5 km total |
Total Distance: 45 km |
We know the above distances don't quite add up but this is what is on the official Breca website!
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See the 2018 Breka Wanaka Swimrun official race film:
CLICK HERE for further information and to register for the Breka Wanaka Swimrun.
DATE: 10/11th April 2021
VENUE: North Island, New Zealand
This event takes you island hopping across the Bay's white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and rocky coasts with a grand finish at Otehei Bay island resort. This is a stunning Swimrun in an area of great beauty, wildlife and history.
Runs - 8.5 km total |
Swims - 3.5 km total |
Total Distance: 12 km |
Runs - 24 km total |
Swims - 8 km total |
Total Distance: 32 km |
Watch the 2019 official race video below of the Breca Bay of Islands Swimrun:
CLICK HERE for more information and to register for the Breca Bay of Islands Swimrun.
For more information on the Breca team, latest news, the forum, the Breca Swimrun website can be found HERE