Sue Ryder Lap the Lake

This year, we have bigger distances of 500m, 750m, 1k and 2.5k to suit even more swimming levels.

Lap the Lake is an open-water swimming event taking place at Hi5Ski School, Reading. The event is open to anyone aged 18 and over.

We hope that you will join us on Saturday 16th May 2026 to swim 500m, 750m, 1k and 2.5k.

Registration will open at 10.30am to allow for preparation ahead of the first swimming session at 11.00am.

All swimmers must wear a brightly coloured swimming hat in the lake. Please bring a swim hat with you on the day as there will be a limited number available to purchase on the day.

Swim with Sue Ryder and you’ll receive:

• A medal for your amazing efforts
• Top fundraising tips and support from the team
• A Sue Ryder event village for you and the family to enjoy.

Without the hard work and dedication of our amazing nurses, we could not provide our patients with the support that they need.

By taking part in Lap the Lake you we challenge you or your team to fundraise for Sue Ryder and raise funds to help make sure that everyone approaching the or can access the support they need. The fundraising target is £125, which could provide four hours of expert care.

To help support our care and raise vital funds, you can . It's quick, easy to share and you can keep track of how much you've raised.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us to be there when it matters for the people we care for and their families.

Cold water swimming can be fun and exhilarating, but it’s also important that people are fit and well to take part, so we urge people to read the below information.

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If you have any questions about the event, please contact Ashni Parmar on 01189 550 433 or at t[email protected]

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Lap the Lake is kindly sponsored by .

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hi5 Ski School, Reading Lake, Reading, United Kingdom

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