Gaelforce Great River Swim 2027

About this event

Starting upstream and carried by the river's gentle current through sweeping bends and stunning scenery, this is open-water swimming at its finest - fully supported, expertly organised and utterly unforgettable. With four distances - 800m, 3.5km, 5.8km or 12km (marathon) - swimming downstream along the River Shannon through scenic countryside, finishing on the shores of Lough Ree. There's a place for every swimmer, whether you're taking on your first open water challenge, chasing a new personal best or looking for a unique marathon swim event. Enter the Gaelforce Great River Swim as a standalone event or as part of the Gaelforce Great Swim Trilogy. Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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