Swim22 Find a more confident you From 22 MarchSwim22 Find a more confident you From 22 March

Swim 22 miles over 12 weeks – your way

Take our life-changing Swim22 challenge and help us transform the lives of everyone living with diabetes. By taking part, you can:

  • Boost your fitness
  • Support vital diabetes research
  • Easily log your swims online
  • Earn exclusive rewards and badges

Since 2010, thousands have dived into Swim22, raising over £6.3 million. Let's continue swimming for a world without diabetes.

For more event information, see our FAQs page.

How to take part

Sign up for free and take on our Swim22 challenge
Swim 11, 22 or 44 miles from 22 March to 22 June your way
Share your page with friends and family to help people affected by Diabetes

How to take part

Why your support matters

With your help, we're getting closer to a world where diabetes can do no harm

£66+ million Diabetes UK have invested millions into diabetes research over the last decade alone.
£5.7 million+ Swim22 has raised over £5.7 million towards supporting our work into research and care.
£990k+ Could you help us reach our goal of raising a further £990,000 in 2025?
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2026 Challenge starts in

Days
145
Hours
4
Minutes
33
Seconds
11

Event info & FAQS

Want to know more about the challenge? Check out our Event information & Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Resources

To help make every swim count, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources like a sponsorship form and social media posts.

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Swim22 Medals and tote bag

Earn Rewards

Alongside the rewarding feeling that comes with taking regular swimming for your health, we have a number of swim-tastic rewards for you to earn as you tick off fundraising milestones.

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