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General entries for the one-mile and two-mile events on Saturday 17 September are still available but selling fast, so be sure to enter before it's too late! Please note that entries for the half-mile event and Super Six have already sold out.
Check out the wave timetable for more details – and see you at the Serpentine in September!
Our four swim distances enable people of all abilities to get active on the Serpentine Lake this autumn. You can find out more about each distance by clicking on the links below.
Half mile
A great choice if you’re looking for an achievable but memorable swim at an iconic venue
One mile
This popular option sees swimmers take on one lap of the Serpentine lake in London’s Hyde Park
Two mile
If you're keen to test yourself by completing two full laps of the Serpentine lake, this is the event for you
Super Six
The Super Six is ideal if you want to go that bit further with fellow outdoor swimmers. This distance has already sold out for 2022, but you can find out more about the challenge here
When you sign up for your chosen swim distance, you’ll be able to choose a start wave on a first-come, first-served basis. Swimmers will set off at regular intervals during the day to ensure there’s plenty of space for everyone enjoy the experience.
Look at the table below to see what time each wave will set off on Saturday 17 September 2022.
| Wave number | Swim distance | Wave start time |
| 1 | Half mile (SOLD OUT) | 08:15 |
| 2 |
One mile (women only) | 08:45 |
| Super Six (SOLD OUT) | 09:10 | |
| 3 | Two mile (SOLD OUT) | 09:20 |
| 4 | Two mile (SOLD OUT) | 10:20 |
| 5 | One mile (SOLD OUT) | 11:20 |
| 6 | Two mile (SOLD OUT) | 11:50 |
| 7 | Two mile (SOLD OUT) | 12:50 |
| 8 | One mile | 13:50 |
| 9 | Two mile | 14:20 |
| 10 | Two mile | 15:20 |
| 11 | Two mile (fast)* | 16:25 |
* This wave is ideal for swimmers who can complete the two-mile distance within 90 minutes.
All finishers will receive a medal after their swim – no matter what their time and ability – as well as a souvenir swim hat to wear on the day!
The two-mile distance at Swim Serpentine is also one of the three events that make up the London Classics – a trio of prestigious events brought together to create an endurance challenge like no other. The other events that comprise the London Classics are the TCS London Marathon and the RideLondon-Essex 100.
If you’d like to get your hands on the biggest medal in endurance sport, click here to find out more.
