As Keen As Mustard SwimRun
As Keen As Mustard SwimRun is a new U.K. based SwimRun race organiser. This is a small family-run business aiming to promote the new sport of swimrun.
As stated on their website:
“Swimrun is an adventure race with swim and run sections. The emphasis is on adventure . . .navigating a course through woods, paths and trails and using naturally occurring swim entry and exit points. There are no transitions, any kit you use you carry with you. The courses are signed and tape is used for you to follow the course. You need to be aware, self sufficient and be able to follow signs. It is an awesome experience which puts you in touch with nature and awakens the adventurer in you! ”
Inspired by the international ÖTILLÖ, ”Island to Island” races, the As Keen As Mustard SwimRun races follow the same rules and guidelines, with teams of 2 racing the entire course together, and individuals allowed for shorter distances.
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The usual swim aids are allowed - hand paddles, pull buoys, and wet suits - and any personal hydration and gels must be carried the entire race. Longer races require you to carry a folding or collapsible water cup for the water stations. It can make a real difference having the right team mate and equipment as you can find out reading other pages on this site!
As Keen As Mustard SwimRun also offer the opportunity to race as individuals as opposed to competing in teams of 2. If you are having trouble finding a SwimRun partner, this could be a way to actually take part in an event, and maybe meet up with a future SwimRun team mate!
World SwimRun Rankings
If you compete in the "long distance" race at an event, you will score points in the TSR Global Ranking System. You can check out your World SwimRun ranking at the TSR site HERE.
The Races
There are currently 7 races in the As Keen As Mustard SwimRun Series, during June, September and October. Of course, these dates and events are open to changes due to the current pandemic. More races may be added in the future.
Races are held in:
- Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire
- Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- St. Ives Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Spring Lakes, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
- Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
- Box End Water Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Manvers Lake, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Grafham Water SwimRun
This is normally the first event of the year in the Series.
DATE: Sunday, June 27, 2021 (provisional)
VENUE: Grafham Water, Grafham, Cambridgeshire
Intro 5k solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; Team Swimrun
The 5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship.
Bewl Water SwimRun
DATE: Sunday, September 13, 2020
VENUE: Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Intro 6k; Solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship
As Keen As Mustard Swimrun Series
St. Ives Huntingdon SwimRun
DATE: Sunday, September 27 2020
VENUE: St. Ives Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimmrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship
Spring Lakes SwimRun
DATE: Sunday, September 27, 2020
VENUE: Spring Lakes, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire
Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun tbc
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship.
Nene Park Swimrun
DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2020
VENUE: Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimmrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship.
As Keen As Mustard Swimrun Series
Box End Water Park Swimrun
DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2020
VENUE:Box End Water Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimmrun
Middling Mustard Half ; 21k Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship.
Manvers Lake Swimrun
DATE: September 2021
Manvers Lake, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun
Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimmrun
Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun
5k solo race is a qualifier for the Fenland Runner Series Championship
10k solo, 21k solo and team races are qualifiers for the HEAD Grass Roots Series Championship.
The sponsors for the As Keen As Mustard Swimrun Series are:
- HEAD
- Fenland Runner
- Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
- Phoenix Events
Click here to go the As Keen As Mustard SwimRun series home page.
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