What is Swim Serpentine?
Swim Serpentine is fast becoming London’s premier open water swimming event. There are no currents to worry about as you’ll be swimming around the Serpentine lake in Hyde Park. Complete either one or two laps (one lap = one mile) of this open air course to conquer this challenge.
The London Classics’ medal
Have you already run the London Marathon, and cycled the RideLondon 100? Completing the two lap Swim Serpentine 2024 will allow you to claim a London Classic’s Medal. Join the elite club of people who have run, cycled and swum the capital’s most famous mass participation events. The three events can be completed in any order, and in any time period. Once you have your medal, you’ll also be listed in the London Classics Hall of Fame.
What makes this the event for me?
Swimming is a low impact sport, as it is non weight bearing. This is good news, as you are less likely to pick up an injury compared to other sports. However, you should not enter your first open water event without having swum outdoors previously. Start off gradually and build up the distance.
The two-mile swim will cover a challenging two full (1.6km) laps of the Serpentine, or you can opt for the less daunting but still challenging 1 lap option. You should aim to swim at least twice a week or more and one of these swims should be outdoors where possible.
