SWIM BRIGHTON SATURDAY 11 JULY 
Sea Lanes has teamed up with  Brighton Tri Club  and Brighton Surf Life Saving Club to present Swim Brighton, Brighton's premier open water swimming event. Swim between the iconic pier and the marina. The challenge features 3 exciting sea swims: 

• 750M – DIP YOUR TOE An unmissable chance to try your first open water swimming event. With a short distance and full safety coverage, the 750m swim offers an ideal starter sea swim.

• 2.5KM – MILESTONE SWIM For those who have conquered a mile and are looking for their next challenge, the 2.5km swim welcomes all sea swimmers. Sweeping around the iconic Brighton Pier, it’s a brilliant step up for building confidence in open water. 

EVENT DETAILS 
All swims include full safety coverage and Verified Timing Protocol. Participants will also receive a commemorative swim hat. 

• Please note the tide will be ebbing and flowing during the swim and swimmers will take varying times to complete the course. We cannot guarantee a definite distance for all swimmers, however the course route at the time of planning/laying of course allowed for the advertised distance. The course is based on flat clam seas on the day so course may have to change depending upon weather conditions on the day. Routes to be mapped out and measured by boat in spring 2026. Following which maps and details will be shared.  

• You can wear skins or a wet suit but no fins, paddles, music in the ear (sorry it's very dangerous when in a group setting if you can't hear others around you) or tow floats please. 

• All swimmers to come swim ready - The changing rooms at the Sea Lanes pool will not be available. 

• Bag drop will be on the beach. It will be manned at all times but we can not take any responsibility for any loss or damage so please don't bring any valuables. There are lockers on the beach by sea lanes you can bring padlocks for but they are not guaranteed. 

• Parking is very limited. We advise to come on public transport or park at Brighton Marina. More travel info here. 

EVENT TIMINGS

• 2.5K - Check in 715. Briefing and warm up 845. Swim off 900. Cut off time 1030 
• 750M - Check in 945. Briefing and warm up 1110. Swim off 1130. Cut off time 1230 

COURSE MAPS

View and download Swim Brighton 2026 course maps below:

• 750m course
• 2.5km course