Devils Aquathlon & Swim Challenge In Association with Cobalt 2026

The Devils Aquathlon & Swim Challenge  in Association with Cobalt 2026

The Devils Aquathlon in association with Cobalt 2026

The Ultimate Swim Run, THE DEVILS AQUATHLON is back

Set yourself a goal this summer and complete the Cheltenham Lido Devils Aquathlon. The Devils Aquathlon is  a 1km/2km Swim followed by a 10km Run to Devils Chimney on top of Leckhampton Hill and back to the Lido.  Open to anyone and everyone (aged 18 and above!)

Please note: this event requires a British Triathlon Race Pass please see below

Please click here if you wish to raise funds for Cobalt

Provisional Start Times

Long Distance – 7.30am

Standard Distance – 7.45am

All start times are provisional and subject to change, due to entry numbers. Start times will be confirmed one week before

Standard Distance

1km Swim (20 lengths)

10km Run

Long Distance

2km Swim (40 lengths)

10km Run

Click here to book your Devils Aquathlon for 2026

The Devils Aquathlon is an affiliated British Triathlon Event. To  participate in this event, you are required to become a member of British Triathlon and hold a race licence. You must either become a Core or Ultimate annual member here (www.britishtriathlon.org/join) or purchase a single use Race Pass for your race. Via this link click here

A race pass costs £2 for participants under 24 years old and is £8 for those aged 24 years and above.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact chris@cheltenhamlido.co.uk

Entry Closes Monday 28th of September @ Midnight

Cheltenham Lido Swim Challenge 2026

Our Swim Challenge, there are Three distances to chose from, whether you want to push yourself or go along steadily this is a great event for first timers and for seasoned swimmers.

1km Swim Challenge (20 lengths)

2km Swim Challenge (40 lengths)

5km Swim Challenge (100 lengths)

Provisional Start Times

5km Swim Challenge- 8:30am

2km Swim Challenge-10:00am

1km Swim Challenge- 10.30am

All start times are provisional and subject to change, due to entry numbers. Start times will be confirmed one week before

Entry Closes Monday 28th of September @ Midnight

Click here to book your Swim Challenge place for 2026

The Devils Aquathlon and Swim Challenge raises funds for the Cheltenham Lido charity and is designed for competitors aged 18 and above who enjoy a personal Challenge. The event is managed by Cheltenham Lido Ltd (Registered charity #1052203)  justgiving.com/charity/spl.