The short course Hokey Cokey is an excellent introduction to Swim/Running. Although apprehensive about the sea swims, there is very good support in the water. Indeed the marshalls and volunteers were first rate. My advice to anyone doing this for the first time is go for it but make sure you pace yourself, as the runs involve quite a bit of climbing, particularly the 5k section. I would defintely recommend this event, as on completion, there is a real sense of achievement.

Great event really well organised and marshalled.  

The event is not necessarily for the novice as the distances on the swims often with extended time with out site of exit point or continuous water safety support.  However the event provides just the right level of safty and signage of the route for more experiecned competitors.

The vibe around the event is also really good.  Fuel stations, event site and after race food provided was all above expectations.  

I will definitely be doing this event and other Mad Hatter events again in the future.

Hokey Cokey was a fabulous race this year, really well organuised and eveyone made to feel welcome. It is a great event for people just dipping their toe into Swim running and also for the harcore ones due to the 2 course options. 

This is my second time and its already in my to do list for 2022

Well run and organised and a great collection of volunteers. The registration was very simple, Mad Hatters had volunteers to send us to the right location.

The start ended up a bit congested due to the necessary change of route and the need to get down a narrow set of steps to the beach, but access to the flat sea was then easy. Enjoyed the swims although the 2nd swim wasn't easy to sight the landing point - it was a lot easier on the return journey as the stack outside Charlestown was easier to sight on.

The runs were as expected - mostly hilly and very steeply hilly. Again volunteers pointing us all in the right direction.

Thoroughly enjoyable competition but a big challenge for all ages.

Brilliant event! This was my first swimrun and I'll definitely be back next year to take on the long course. It was very well organised, plenty of water safety, crystal clear water, stunning views and a few hills to wake the calves up. 
Great atmosphere in the village and nicely located for a pint and some food after :)
See you next summer!
 

This is a great little race organised by a great team - the Mad Hatters are really nice guys: completely inclusive - everyone gets the same friendly welcome, the same cheers and big Hi Five on crossing the line .  I've done the race for the past 3 years and will keep coming back.  Charlestown where it is based is a super place for the family to enjoy themselves while you are racing and stay for a short break.

This was my first SwimRun and I absolutely loved it. Excellently organised, very friendly competitors and just a challenging but fun event. There was definitely a feeling of "we are in this together" which was great and made you relaxed. Yes people may have had their own target times etc but no-one minded waiting to get up some steps, through a gate, over a stile etc. Charlestown is beautiful with clear seas and the coastal paths are just amazing (if steep). I had a great day and can't wait to come back and try the long course next year. I really liked the fact it was a small, friendly event. John was especially patient with my 101 emails about what I should wear, carry, take (!). Thank you John! And thanks Mad Hatter Sports for a brilliant event.