Enjoy a Madchester welcome at GMS with swims from 5km to 500m

Super friendly, big and bold!

Saturday 16th May

Dock 9, Salford Quays

*Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome*

3 miles, 1 mile, 500m

*Open to competent 7-15yrs


GMS is the perfect way to experience open water swimming at its finest. Its held at our iconic MediaCityUK venue - one of the most visited urban swim venues in the UK - which has hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games and ITU International Salford Triathlons. Join up and experience everything that marvellous MediaCityUK has to offer! 


Entry* 

3 mile: £55.00. 1 mile: £45.00.

500m: £30.00.

500m Junior (7-15yrs): £15.00

1 mile Junior (10-15yrs): £20.00

*Booking fee added on entry

 

  • WAVE ONE - 3 mile: Registration 10.45-11.30am. Briefing 11.45am, Start 12noon.
  • WAVE TWO - 1 mile BREASTSTROKE: Registration 11.30-12.00pm. Briefing 12.15pm, Start 12.30pm
  • WAVE THREE - Sub 30minute 1 mile Adults & Juniors: Registration 12-12.30pm, Briefing 12.45pm. Start 1.00pm
  • WAVE FOUR - 1 mile Adults & 500m: Registration 12-12.45pm, Briefing 1.05pm. Start 1.20pm


  • CUT OFF TIME (ALL SWIMMERS) 3.00pm


Use of headphones

These are banned for safety and self-reliance reasons: Swimmers need to be aware of other participants and potential hazards. Self-Reliance:  Our event emphasizes self-reliance and pushing personal limits. Relying on external stimuli like music can be seen as counter to this principle.


Changing / Timing Chip Collection: 

Although a changing gazebo is provided endeavour to come to the start as 'swim ready' as possible. Skins' swimmers changing robes etc can be left in the baggage areas. Timing chips are provided at registration.


Baggage:

A small covered area will be provided but please bring as little as possible to minimise congestion.


Swim Courses:

There will be a 'deep water' start for all distances with a 5 minute 'acclimatisation time available in the water prior to each swim.

Swimmers will then swim on anti-clockwise courses:

3 Miles - 5 x 1km

1 Mile - 1 x 1km & 1 x 500m

500m - 1 x 500m

At the end of the swim swimmers will exit via the swim ramp, cross the timing mat and then progress through the finish arch.

What is included at GMS?

  • Chip Timing (chip provided on day)
  • Aquabag
  • Bespoke Medal

Not Included (to minimise waste)

  • Bright coloured Swim Cap. Pls please bring your own

RESULTS

2026

2025

2024 

2023 

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018


500m swimmers:

Note that this a 'participation' swim created to provide a challenge to 'newbies' and inexperienced swimmers. As a result there will be no chip timing or trophies. Medals will still be provided as memory for the day.


Car Parking: 

Available in Quayside next to the swim venue. It can be pre-paid through Your Parking Space (Location ID: 12200). Rates as follows:

0-2 hours £2.30, 2-4 hours £4.50, 4-6 hours £8.00, 6-12 hours £16.00


Social Media: 

To view or share your memorable event photo's and messages join our bustling Uswim Openwater facebook group or check out our twittering #UswimOpenwater


Live Timing Link & Results: 

There will be live updates and race results by TimeMyRace throughout the swim.


Water Temperature: 

Expected to be 14-14.5C so consider your ability to swim in this temperature for the length of time you expect to swim. Wear a wetsuit if you are not fully acclimatised and always err on the side of caution. You will have a few minutes in the water to settle your breathing pre-swim before race start. 

Tips: 

Acclimatise by swimming in the open water at Uswim prior to the event. 

Enjoy an energy laden breakfast. 

If you carry an inhaler label it with your name and leave at registration if you are not already carrying it on your swim. 

What you said..

"Wow what a great experience 1st time in an event like this. Will definitely be back for more. Thank you Uswim 🏊‍♀️💜". Tina