Open Water Swimming at MediaCity

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.

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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.

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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.

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