Sun 29 Jun 2025 Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, UK

Selkie Henley Classic

Swim the 2.1km world-renowned Henley Royal Regatta course at dawn. Exclusive access to the river as the sun rises makes this a bucket-list event like no other!

  • Sun 29 Jun 2025
Temple Island Meadows, Henley-on-Thames

Selkie Henley Classic

04:00

Age 14 & over

£54.50-£63.50

  • 2.1 km river swimming

Event overview

Since 2004 Henley Swim has had exclusive once-a-year access to the Henley Royal Regatta course, allowing you the opportunity to swim the stunning, world-renowned 2.1km course at dawn. Henley Swim is privileged to be able to stage the Selkie Henley Classic on this beautiful reach of the Thames. This is the only time you will be able to have a safe supervised swim on the course, while it is completely closed to boat traffic. This swim has now been ging 20 years and started when two rower friends swum it for a laugh back in 2004. 

The event starts with a short walk to the official regatta start, where the first swimmers will enter the water, just as the sun is rising. This River Thames swimming experience takes you past all the famous Henley Regatta landmarks including the Barn Bar, Phyllis Court and the Members’ Grandstand. As the church and bridge come into sight in the early morning sun, you reach the end of your swim at the Official Regatta Finish. After a short walk back to the event area you are welcomed by the smell of coffee and breakfast, into the hub of swimmers exhilarated by what they have accomplished before most of the country wakes up.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Wetsuit optional

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Free parking
  • Toilets

Route

  • First aid
  • No headphones
  • Point to point
  • Timed section
  • Toilets
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Recycling

What's included

  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries closed
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Fundraising optional