As Keen As Mustard SwimRun

As Keen As Mustard SwimRun is a U.K. based SwimRun race organiser. This is a small family-run business aiming to promote the increasingly popular sport of SwimRun.

JUMP TO EVENTS 2023

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.

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 by 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!

Each event has an Intro race of 5km (Bewl Water event is 6km) - these races are excellent if you are new to Swimrun as introductory races to the sport. You can then progress to the longer distances.

Keen As Mustard Swimrun
- The Races

There are currently 4 races in the As Keen As Mustard SwimRun Series, during June, July, September and October. Dates have been set for 2023 and we'll update this page as we receive any new dates.

Races are held in:

Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Grafham Water, Cambridgeshire
Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

AND there is a training event at Sibson Lake on 1st June.

The 2023 event dates are as follows:

1st June 2023 - Mustard Training and Kit Testing - Sibson Lake

10th and 11th June 2023 - Nene Park, Peterborough

2nd July 2023 - Grafham Water

17th September 2023 - Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells

1st October 2023 - Nene Park, Peterborough

Mustard Training and Kit Testing

swimrunner exiting the water wearing a green swim cap.

DATE: June 1st 2023

VENUE: Sibson Lake, Stibbington

This a training event, and a chance to test your gear at the start of the season. John from Fenland Runner will be there, with a selection of swimrun equipment from HEAD.

For more information, and to register, click here.

Nene Park Swimrun

DATE: June 10 and 11, 2023

VENUE: Nene Park, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

On Saturday 10th June 2023 there is a junior race and also a 5k intro race for newcomers to the sport.

A new distance was introduced in 2023 - the Hot Mustard 39k for those long distance Swimrunners!

Junior race

Intro; 5k Solo Swimrun

Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun

Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimrun

Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun

Hot Mustard; 39k Solo Swimrun

Hot Mustard; 39k Team Swimrun

For further information and to enter CLICK HERE

Grafham Water SwimRun

swimrunners about to enter water through trees

Swim entry point through the trees!

DATE: July 2nd,2023

VENUE: Grafham Water, Grafham, Cambridgeshire

Intro 5k solo Swimrun

Mild Mustard Sprint; 10k Solo Swimrun

Middling Mustard Half; 21k Solo Swimrun

Middling Mustard Half; 21k Team Swimrun

For further information and to enter CLICK HERE

Bewl Water SwimRun

Water exit at Bewl Water, Tunbridge Wells

DATE: Sunday, September 17th 2023

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

For further information and to enter CLICK HERE

As Keen As Mustard Swimrun Series

Nene SwimRun Survivor

DATE: Sunday October 1st 2023

VENUE: Nene, Ferry Bridge, Peterborough.

This is an interesting and exciting format for swimrun - it's basically "last man standing"!

According to the Keen As Mustard website;

It starts with "a 3k lap, a short run to start and finish, 3 swim sections along the River Nene, two run sections and an ever decreasing time limit to each lap.

Each lap has a start time and finish time. Take it easy to begin with, the first few laps give you plenty of time to complete them at a leisurely pace, but as laps go on, the pressure builds as the time allowed gets shorter. Complete as many laps as you can before the time beats you ... there will be one Survivor, the last person standing!"

For further information and to enter CLICK HERE