One Mile Race 2026

Jul 29

2 min read

was swum on 8 July 2026.

We had a full house for our latest open water swimming London race, with swimmers spanning the full spectrum of pace. From Pablo storming home in a blistering 28:34, to Fredrick crossing the line at 55 minutes (a time this author knows all too well, since it's roughly what it takes me to swim just one mile! I enjoy sprints more)

Conditions couldn't have been better: glorious sunshine and a wonderfully warm 22°C in the water. The course started mid-pool, headed to the deep end, then settled into 17 further laps of steady swimming — one of our more popular distance swimming events London has to offer.

It was fantastic to welcome swimmers from Goldman Sachs, Luach Ltd, Mastercard, Candriam, and Close Brothers, and others alongside students from UAL and Boston University. It was a brilliant mix of club regulars and new faces, and a great reminder of just how strong the masters swimming London community has become.

Everyone left with a smile, and the celebrations continued down the road at the Rose and Crown Pub, where the swim chat carried on long after the last lap. Days like this are exactly why we love organising competitive swimming London adults can take part in, whatever their pace.

Thank you to Sue for bringing the sweet watermelons! They were loved by all, and none were left by the time medals were given out.