Enjoy a big Madchester welcome with swims from 5 miles to 500m!

Super friendly, big and bold!

Saturday 18th May 2024

Dock 9, Salford Quays

**Wetsuit's / Skins Welcome**

3miles, 1 mile, 500m


Entry:

500m: £30.00. 1 mile: £40.00. 3 mile: £55.00.

Jnr 500m (7-15yrs): £15.00

Jnr 1 mile (10-15yrs): £20.00


Trophies / Prizes:

1 & 3 mile: Champion Skin Swimmer (Female/Male) & Champion Wetsuit Swimmer (F/M)

Jnr 1 & 3 mile (10-15yrs): Champion Swimmer, wetsuit or skin (F/M)

 

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! 


Car Parking: Plentiful parking is available in Quayside car park next to the venue (M50 3AH). £1ph.


Registration Times:


3 Mile: 10.30-11.30am

1 Mile: 11.30-12pm (Juniors & Sub 30min Adults) 

1 Mile: 12-12.30pm (30-40min+ Adults)

500m: 12.30-1pm (Juniors & Adults)


Changing / Timing Chip Collection: Although small changing gazebos are provided please endeavour to come to the swim 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 Start times: 


W1 - 12.00pm - 3 Miles 

W2 - 12.45pm - 1 Mile (Juniors & Sub 30min Adults) 

W3 -1.00pm - 1 mile (30-40min+ Adults)

W4 - 1.15pm - 500m (Juniors & Adults)


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 - 2 x 750m
  • 500m - 1 x 500m


At the end of the swim swimmers will then exit up the swim finish ramp and cross the timing mat.


500m swimmers: Please 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 and a goody will still be provided because you are incredible!

RESULTS

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018


EVENT PICS 2023


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 #GreaterManchesterSwim


Live Timing Link & Results:  

Throughout the event there will be live updates and race results available via the link.


Water Temperature: 

In 2023 it was 15c so we expect it to be similar in '24. Therefore carefully consider your ability to swim in this temperature for the length of time you expect to swim. Defo 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. 

Top Tips: 

Acclimatise by swimming in some open water sessions prior to the event. 

Enjoy an energy laden breakfast. 

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

What is included at GMS?

 

  • Chip Timing (chip provided on day)
  • Event Swim Cap (if required) To reduce waste we are asking that people wear their own brightly coloured swim caps to GMS.
  • Bespoke Medals for all.

Trophies / Prizes

  • 1 & 3 mile: Champ Skin Swimmer (Female/Male) & Champ Wetsuit Swimmer (F/M)
  •  Jnr 1 mile (10-15yrs): Champ Swimmer, wetsuit or skin (F/M) Posted out the following week
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
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