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Swimrun Gower
Swansea, United Kingdom
June 27, 2027Date confirmed
41 km20.7 km11.7 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road
Swimrun · Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra) · 23 Events · 113 Races
Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra)
23 verified events with 113 individual races (4 confirmed dates) complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events234 confirmed dates
Competitions113Races & courses
Distances0.8 - 85 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+3,700 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Gravity Race
Nantua, France
September 11, 2027Date confirmed
34 km21 km20 km14 km+3
Lakes & PondsMountain+3
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Aquaterra
Bort-les-Orgues, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
85 km50 km40 km27 km+4
ForestNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Hefin Owen from Wales · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrun
SwimRun South Coast Landes
Hossegor, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
40 km19.7 km10 km5 km+1
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrunSwimRunMan Series
SwimRunMan Lake vassiviere
Beaumont-du-Lac, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
37.5 km23.2 km14 km13.7 km+1
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+3
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Harmonie Mutuelle Swimrun of the Gorges of the Loire
Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
36 km25.4 km11.2 km5.6 km+1
Lakes & PondsKids & Youth Races+3
Photo: Hefin Owen from Wales · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrun
SwimRun Hellas-Hydra
Hydra, Greece
Date to be announcedDate TBA
38.7 km23.35 km12.8 km7.5 km
IslandSeaside & Coast
Photo: Hefin Owen from Wales · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSwimrunSwimRunMan Series
SwimRunMan Gorges du Verdon
Les Salles-sur-Verdon, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
60.1 km42.8 km25.4 km13.8 km
Kids & Youth RacesLakes & Ponds+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2027 | Swimrun Gower | Swansea, Wales, GB | Swimrun | 41 km20.7 km11.7 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2027 | Gravity Race | Nantua, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail RunningSwimrun | 34 km21 km20 km14 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Aquaterra | Bort-les-Orgues, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 85 km50 km40 km27 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRun South Coast Landes | Hossegor, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Swimrun | 40 km19.7 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRunMan Lake vassiviere | Beaumont-du-Lac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR | Swimrun | 37.5 km23.2 km14 km13.7 km |
| Date to be announced | Harmonie Mutuelle Swimrun of the Gorges of the Loire | Saint-Victor-sur-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Swimrun | 36 km25.4 km11.2 km5.6 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRun Hellas-Hydra | Hydra, Attica, GR | Swimrun | 38.7 km23.35 km12.8 km7.5 km |
| Date to be announced | SwimRunMan Gorges du Verdon | Les Salles-sur-Verdon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, FR | Swimrun | 60.1 km42.8 km25.4 km13.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Swimrun Côte Vermeille | Argelès-sur-Mer, Occitanie, FR | Swimrun | 63.39 km47.24 km26.5 km12.85 km |
| Date to be announced | Ötillö Swimrun Åland |  Åland, Åland, FI | Swimrun | 46.53 km15.29 km6.6 km800 m |
| Date to be announced | SwimRun Volvic New Caledonia |  Nouméa, Province Sud, NC | Swimrun | 42.2 km21.1 km10.8 km |
| Date to be announced | Swimrun Tâmega |  Entre-os-Rios, Porto District, PT | Swimrun | 42.4 km33.4 km19.4 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Swimrun XL and XXL races represent the ultra-distance tier, testing teams over full-day journeys across lakes and coastal archipelagos. Continuous amphibious endurance racing alternating multiple open-water swim sections and trail run segments without transition zones. In this Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra) directory, RunningCompass curates 23 events comprising 113 individual races, including 4 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.8 km to 85 km and elevation gains up to +3,700 m. Key host locations include Swansea, Nantua, Bort-les-Orgues, Hossegor. Notable events in this selection include Swimrun Gower, Gravity Race, Aquaterra.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra)?
This overview currently includes 23 verified events featuring 113 individual races. Of these, 4 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 19 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra)?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.8 km to 85 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +3,700 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Swimrun, Trail Running, Open Water Swimming.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra)?
Top host locations include Swansea, Nantua, Bort-les-Orgues, Hossegor, Beaumont-du-Lac. Representative events in the catalog include Swimrun Gower, Gravity Race, Aquaterra, SwimRun South Coast Landes. Swimrun XL and XXL races represent the ultra-distance tier, testing teams over full-day journeys across lakes and coastal archipelagos.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Swimrun XL & XXL (Ultra)?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 113 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.