Find a more confident you with Swim22
22 March to 22 June 2026
Swim 22 miles over 12 weeks
Take on our life-changing Swim22 challenge at your own pace and help us transform the lives of everyone living with diabetes. By taking part, you can:
- Boost your fitness
- Fundraise and support vital diabetes research and care
- 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 where diabetes can do no harm.
Want more event info? Head to our FAQs page. Wondering how many lengths you’ll need to swim? See our handy Swimming Pool Guide.
How to take part
How to take part
Why your fundraising matters
Even the smallest amount can make a difference to peoples live. Just £2 could help someone living with diabetes get answers and advise from other people who understand what they're going through, on our diabetes support group.
A live countdown is present.
2026 Challenge starts in
Days
107
Hours
4
Minutes
19
Seconds
11
Event info and FAQS
Want to know more about the challenge? Check out our event information and Frequently Asked Questions page.
Resources
To help make every swim count, we’ve put together a number of helpful resources like a sponsorship form and social media posts.
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.