Open Water Swimming at MediaCity
Dates
19
POLAR (WINTER) SWIMS ’25-’26
Dock 9, Salford Quays
Designed for competent swimmers, these sessions are renowned for their invigorating atmosphere and strong community spirit. Participants consistently report a powerful post-swim “buzz,” reflecting the well-documented benefits of cold-water swimming for wellbeing, resilience, and mood.
Saturday 16th May -Greater Manchester Swim
Dock 9, Salford Quays
The event welcomes both wetsuit and skins swimmers and offers a range of distances to suit different abilities: 500 m, 1 mile, and 3 miles, plus a 1-mile breaststroke-only race. The 500 m and 1-mile events are open to competent swimmers aged 7–15, making this a popular and accessible introduction to competitive open-water swimming for younger athletes.
Saturday 4th July – MCUK Swim Challenge
Dock 9, Salford Quays
Wetsuits/skins welcome
The MCUK Swim Challenge is designed for endurance sport enthusiasts. If you’ve been seeking an open water marathon swimming experience, our excellent venue, welcoming atmosphere and spirited competition guarantee an unforgettable day. It’s an opportunity to test your mental and physical limits in the safety of Dock 9, supported by our expert water safety team.
Make it a family occasion and explore all the facilities that the vibrant MediaCityUK area has to offer.
19th July – Salford Triathlon & Aquabike
The Salford Triathlon & Aquabike is an annual multi-discipline endurance event held around MediaCityUK and Salford Quays. It is designed to cater to a wide range of athletes — from first-timers to experienced competitors — and combines open water swimming, road cycling, and road running.
The courses are generally flat and fast, using the dock and urban roads around Salford Quays and MediaCityUK — making the event accessible for novice and seasoned participants alike.