It’s time to sign up for the Hadrian & Lakeside Annual Swimathon!
The November event is to mark The White Ribbon Campaign and raise vital funds for Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland.
What’s the Challenge?
Individuals & Teams commit to swimming one mile in one hour.
That’s 64 laps in 60 minutes!
Prizes
All participants will receive a medal to mark their achievement.
There will also be prizes for:
- Fastest child
- Fastest adult
- Fastest team
- Furthest distance – some people may pass the mile and want to see just how many laps they can get in the hour!
Details & Sign Up
Adults and children (8+) are welcome to sign up.
You can enter as an individual or a team.
Teams can be 2-6 participants and can be a mix of adults and children.
If you are in a team, you can split this mile up between you, however you’d like.
Entry fee is £10 adult (17 years and over) and £8 children (8–16 year old)
The Lakeside Centre
Date: Saturday, 14th November 2026
Time: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Contact:
Hadrian Leisure Centre
Date: Sunday, 22nd November 2026
Time: 3.45 pm – 4.45 pm
Contact:
Ready to create your own fundraising page? Use the link below to make sure your page is connected with the Swimathon Campaign!
justgiving.com/campaign/north-tyne-swim
Show Your Support!
The more people who take part, the bigger the impact this fantastic event will have! Help us create that impact.
- Do you know someone who would like to take part? Tell your friends & family!
- Share information about the event and our swimmers on your socials.
- Use the above link to pledge your support.
- Put the dates in your diary and come along to whoop & cheer!






