Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham is set to take part in Marathon Swims.
This is the ultimate swimming challenge where swimmers can take part in a 10k, 5k or 1k swimming marathon.
Cheltenham’s lido will be the first Marathon Swims event outside of London. The founder of Marathon Swims, Diccon Loy, said, “Sandford Parks is one of only 11 10-lane, 50 meter pools is the UK, so naturally it was a great venue for our event, given the format of Marathon Swims. The team there are also very experienced at managing events, so it was an easy decision to make”.
We’re delighted to be chosen @MarathonSwims ? https://t.co/6ivDdWknjl
— Sandford Parks Lido (@lidocheltenham) February 28, 2019
It’s all in aid of Level Water, which is the official charity partner of Marathon Swims. Its aim is to raise money and awareness whilst increasing the number of disabled children learning to swim in the UK.
Great write up by our partners @outdoor_swimmer about our new OUTDOOR #MarathonSwims venue – @lidocheltenham and our fantastic new charity partner – @LevelWaterSwim https://t.co/SG3xdhhL2H pic.twitter.com/3QOvE3v6EF
— Marathon Swims (@MarathonSwims) February 28, 2019
In a press release statement Loy said,
“We have been delighted at the response and interest in Marathon Swims. To engage such great
partners and to sell out in our first two years proved to us that swimming as a sport has great
potential for growth and development. We set out to create an experience and challenge like no
other in the pool. We wanted to deliver the same sense of occasion and challenge as the London
Marathon delivers for runners. We’re excited about where we can take this innovative swimming
concept.”
The event will take place on July 27th this summer in the 10-lane 50 meter pool, which is based in the heart of Cheltenham. You can register here.
