Swim 13 or 26 miles your way

Make waves for meals. Get active and feel healthier, all for a great cause.

Whether you’re a regular pool dweller or looking to dip your toe back in, set yourself the goal to swim a half marathon or marathon distance. We recommend two months for this swimming challenge, but it’s up to you!

Every mile you swim will prevent food waste and help deliver meals to communities across the UK, reaching local families and children who don’t have enough to eat.

Get motivated, feel healthier

You’ll be doing something great for your health and wellbeing. The challenge will get you swimming at least once or twice a week and enjoying the benefits of a refreshing exercise routine.

We’ll send you rewards for your fin-tastic fundraising. Raise £20 to receive a limited edition FareShare swim cap. Raise £100 and we’ll celebrate your milestone by sending you your very own medal and T-shirt.

Making waves for meals. With 1 in 7 people going hungry, your lengths help provide a lifeline. Every pound raised can prevent surplus food from being wasted and redistribute the equivalent of five meals.

How to take part

  1. Register on this page.
  2. You’ll receive an email with tips to start planning your swim fundraiser.
  3. Set up your fundraising page on JustGiving.
  4. It’s that easy to get started. If you need a few more ideas and some guidance, don’t forget to check out your digital challenge pack.
  5. Make a splash! Lake, lido or leisure centre – wherever you like to swim, head to your nearest swim spot.

Why not get your whole team involved?

This year, we want to see as many of our corporate partners get involved as possible. So why not join forces with colleagues to complete the challenge together? Bring the whole office together with a team building challenge that’ll make an impact.

We’ll be on hand to provide advice and guidance, so you can make Swim 13 or 26 Miles the ideal engagement activity for your company and staff.

Download our corporate one-pager to get more information on taking part with your organisation.