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Swim the Distance

Swim the Distance is an indoor swimming challenge that encourages participants to swim 45.5km over a 2 month period (the distance from Gisborne to Mahia).

The challenge runs every year, from 1 August – 30 September, and encourages the community to swim the distance between Midway Beach and Mahia (45.5km).

Swim the Distance is a partnership event run by Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti and the Gisborne Olympic Pools.

Entry forms can be found below and returned to the Olympic Pools.

Group Entry Form.

Individual Entry Form.

Event Rules.

For more information, please contact:

Debbie Hutchings

Events Advisor


(06) 868 9943 ext. 707 | 027 258 8338
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