The River Adur 5km Swim is now in its 8th year and with the tide with you all the way it’ll definitely be the quickest 5km you’ll ever swim.  The swim has a capacity of 350 and there are two categories: Fin Swim and Just Swim. The vast majority of competitors Just Swim unaided, but if you fancy giving the Fin Swim a go, you can wear a pair of fins of your choice to speed your way to finish.

Wetsuits are compulsory for all competitors

We’ll take you by coach to the start (TBC), drop you off at high tide (TBC) and you make your way back to Shoreham-by-Sea on the tide.  You’ll have to negotiate the sandbanks and bridges for the quickest route, we guarantee some of you will run aground! The closer you get to Shoreham the tide will pick up through the sandbanks and mussel beds to push you all the way to the finish line.

Competitors will receive a kit backpack, cold drinks and flapjack, silicone swim cap and Protein Balls. Shoreham town centre is conveniently located across the bridge with plenty of bars and restaurants along the river for that perfect post race drink or meal; we might even join you!

Competitor feedback:

"Thanks for another really great REP event. As always, it was brilliantly organised and very enjoyable. Perfect weather and a brisk current helped too!"

"Wonderful experience with the 5km swim. Adrenaline was whizzing through the veins, especially the last 10 minutes under the bridges"

Prices and start times

An administration fee will be applied to each entry by our online entry system partner, Results Base.

All the usual REP safety cover will be provided, including RIBs, kayaks and safety spotters on the river bank.

Race HQ is next to Shoreham Sea Scouts, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5LT (by Norfolk Bridge on the A259). Registration and finish will all be at this location. Shoreham is about 8 miles west of Brighton and 7 miles east of Worthing. Shoreham Town Centre will also be open and all within the foothills of the South Downs National Park.