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4.8

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Sportiva Events

Plymouth Swim

Name: Plymouth Swim
Start: 2027-06-13
End: 2027-06-13
Location: Torpoint, UK
Rating: 4.77

Location

Torpoint, UK

Date

13th June '27

3 Entry Options

750 Metres

1500 Metres

Rating Highlights

5.00 /5

Aid Stations

4.89 /5

Event Safety

4.89 /5

Supporting Staff

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.77

2026 Average

4.64

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.86

Event Logistics

4.83

Supporting Staff

4.89

Event Safety

4.89

Course Navigation

4.71

Water Quality

4.71

Aid Stations

5.00

Swag

4.71

Sustainability

4.55

Facilities

4.54

Finish Area

4.79

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Challenging

35% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

74% of reviews

Location

Remote Nature

61% of reviews

Swimming

Sea

100% of reviews

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Frequently asked questions

When is Plymouth Swim?

The next edition of Plymouth Swim takes place on 13 June 2027.

Where does Plymouth Swim take place?

Plymouth Swim takes place in Torpoint, UK.

What distances does Plymouth Swim offer?

Entry options include: 750 Metres, 1500 Metres, 3K.

How is Plymouth Swim rated by runners?

Plymouth Swim has an average rating of 4.77 out of 5 from 35 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Plymouth Swim like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Challenging (35% of reviews), Small & Intimate (74% of reviews), Remote Nature (61% of reviews), Sea (100% of reviews).

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4.8

(35)

Fiona B.

4.8

· 2026 750 Metres ·

The current was a challenge but well organised event campsite was spot on showers great.

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Matthew F.

5.0

· 2026 750 Metres ·

Great event with absolutely brilliant people. Thank you.

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Lisa R.

5.0

· 2026 1500 Metres ·

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended! As always another epic event from Sportiva

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That's great to hear. Tidal conditions were tough this year.

Mark R.

3.7

· 2026 1500 Metres ·

Enjoyable and friendly event, but the current and water temperatures were pretty brutal.

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Can't do much about the water temperature. Tide times next year should make the current less of an issue.

Karen P.

4.7

· 2026 3K ·

Really enjoyed the event despite the strong currents by that red buoy 😂

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Rob S.

4.9

· 2026 1500 Metres ·

Great event, ample parking, good numbers of toilets, easy/clear registration process, well marked course, great character as race compère, good post race drinks and snack choice, well organised and lots of enthusiastic marshalls.

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Cliff L.

4.0

· 2026 1500 Metres ·

Event was run well but was not happy about 2 faster swimmers who swam over me. When they could have overtook to the side of me. Shocking. Very dangerous if it had been someone smaller than myself they would have probably panicked.

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Julie N.

4.9

· 2026 3K ·

Beautiful area and very friendly staff - they adapted on the day due to tidal conditions- wonder if a decision could have been made sooner? Thansk to all the volunteers

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Paul r.

4.4

· 2025 1500 Metres ·

Friendly and supportive from an old man perspective with a gamy ankle a few things would help after swimming ok I dreaded walking up the blue 'carpet'. I thought I might have to crawl, a simple handrail or a friendly arm would have made a big difference. I bet for you tri athletes that is unimaginable! Having the bag drop near the water would also help, by the time I reached my bag with towel and hot coffee in it I could hardly walk and I was shivering but in the water I was warm without a wetsuit. You see I walk about 1mile/hr but can swim faster! Therefore in a swim suit I was bloody cold with no heat generation from excercise. Lastly some form of bench/seat to use whilst dressing especially putting on my compression socks would have been a bonus. However cant wait till next year! From my end I will bring two bags, one for the bag drop and another with just a towel, chocolate, banana, robe, socks and coffee in beside the water. That coupled with swallowing my pride and crawling up the carpet should do the trick.

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Thanks for the feedback Paul. We'll have a look at moving the bag drop & hot drinks nearer the finish next year.

Gareth E.

4.7

· 2025 3K ·

Excellent event well organised in a beautiful location. My only improvement if it's possible is can the yellow and red course byous be swapped over as when you swim to 3rd inflatable I swam towards a large red object out at sea.I was quickly corrected but I did notice I wasn't t...

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