The Marathon Swims SPRING SPRINTS is the season-opener for the outdoor swimming season on Saturday 2 April 2022. Hosted at the newly refurbished and heated Hillingdon Lido, the event is a chip-timed 1k Challenge. One entry fee may be able to cover multiple attempts (subject to availability). Enter today

Entry is online only - all entries need to be completed by 11pm 31 March 2022.

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SPRING SPRINTS is £25 to enter - which includes multiple attempts at t he distance (subject to availability). The entry fee also covers a medal. Additional Marathon Swims merchandise can be purchased with your entry or after entry (if before 24 March 2022)

There are changing cubicles on poolside. There are also showers and toilets on poolside

We ask all participants to arrive 20 mins before the start time of your chosen wave. You can swim until 2pm, which means you can swim in more than one session (if you entered the 10am, 11am or 12pm waves).

After your first 1km time trial, to swim again, all you need to do is re-visit the registration marquee and get allocated another number. Please take note of all numbers allocated, as these will all be displayed individually in the results.

You can swim the 1km challenge as much as you would like (subject to availability)

Hillingdon Lido is an 8 lane, 50m pool. Participants cross the start chip mat and begin swimming in Lane 1. Swim up and down Lane 1 twice, move into Lane 2. Swim up and down Lane 2 twice and move into Lane 3.

From Lane 3 to Lane 8 - swim up and down once before moving to the next lane. On completion of 20 laps/lengths, exit the water and cross the chip mat for your time and medal.

If you wish to have another attempt, you will need to re-register with our team at the event (no fee payable) and be assigned a new number.

Yes there is parking. It is pay and display and you may need cash. You can't get any change at the centre as it is cash-less. No evidence of any parking apps in use at this location

Parking charges: £1.05 for 1 hour

£2.05 for 2 hours

£2.85 for 3 hours

£5.05 for 4 hours

You have until 31 March 2022 to change your details online. Log into you Active account and amend any details required.

Yes, you can transfer your place to another start time (eg 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm) or to another person. Any transfers need to be completed before 11pm 31 March 2022 and are subject to a £5 transfer fee

Yes, you can add merchandise to your entry (at time of entry) or log back in at a future time to buy merchandise.

Merchandise will be available until 30 September 2024

You will need swimming costume, goggles, towel... but also a DryRobe (or similar) or warm clothing for between your swims. Dry change of clothes. Water and snacks - please bring a large, full water bottle which is distinctive, so you can easily identify it.

Please also bring with you your confirmation email and phone for some great poolside pics.

You will need £1 coin for the lockers and change for parking

Yes, your one entry fee covers as may attempts at the distance as you want (subject availability). If after your first 1km swim you would like to have another attempt, simply go back to registration, get assigned a new chip and start again. Each of your times will be recorded and assigned to you.

Your results will be live immediately. Please visit our results page - https://resultsbase.net/event/6274/results

If you swam more than once, you will be able to see each time recorded. Please search for your name or number

Yes, all participants completing the challenge will be awarded a medal. If yo have multiple attempts at the distance, you will only get one medal. The medals are awarded after your last swim.