Last year, Wild Running Events changed the format, so that swimmers could swim with the tide for the 5k, the whole way, getting out at Ashprington Point Field.
16:00
Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2025
£60
As with previous years, you can enter the 2.5k or 5k swim, as well as a 15k aquathlon. 2.5k & 5k swim respectively in two waves. The 5k swim covers a #GoWithTheFlow, one way only swim from Totnes to Ashprington Point Field, starting near the Dart-Totnes Rowing Club on Steamer Quay. The 2.5k swimmers start at the same place in separate waves (according to your predicted finishing time) but exit at Sharpham. Aquathloners will also exit at Sharpham, then move to a nearby transition area, before running the three miles back to the rowing club, following the cycle path above the Dart. Swimming alongside the tow path and the reed beds, which line the Sharpham side of the river and the rolling hills on the left, which wind along towards Stoke Gabriel. You will take your first snake bend here, as the river takes a turn towards Sharpham. You will know you’re approaching the Sharpham North Quay when you pass our event buoy and will soon after, catch sight of the small pontoon on your right, which is the 2.5k finish. The 15k aquathlon includes: The 5k swim to Ashprington Point and. A 10k run run along the green lanes and quiet country lanes in Tuckenhay and Ashprington, finishing at Ashprington Point Field. All 5K swimmers will need to bring a drop back for the finish where changing cubicles will be erected in the finish field. You will have to walk the 2Km back to Ashprington, as there is no vehicular access to Ashprington Point Field. **However we are hoping to provide some form of mobile transport in 2025 in the form of tractor and trailer or quad bike and trailer if at all possible.**
This event is part of Wild Dart Swim and Aquathlon (5k and 2.5k river swim and 15k aquathlon).