The Great Fjord Swim 2025
2025-09-13 | Killary Adventure Centre, Killary Adventure Centre, Leenane, Ireland
The Great Fjord Swim, 2025
OPEN WATER SEA SWIMMING IN MAGICAL KILLARY FJORD
Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Killary Fjord, Co Galway, with Connemara’s majestic mountains soaring all around. Open water swimming events don’t get much better than this.
This sea swimming event has a choice of 3 distances 3.9km (full Ironman distance) | 2km | 750m for all levels of experience in open sea swimming.
3.9km (Full Ironman-distance) route
For experienced swimmers who want to go that bit further. Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers welcome.
2km route – Abandon ship and swim home. Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers welcome.
750m route – Swim from Mayo to Galway! Wetsuit only.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING EVENT BENEATH THE SHADOW OF CONNAUGHT’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN, IN THE WATERS OF KILLARY FJORD
SAFETY ALL THE WAY
Expert kayakers and safety boats with you all the way.
Tow-floats must be worn by all competitors – No competitor will be allowed in the water without a tow-float so ensure you order one at registration or bring your own. No exceptions will be made.
PART OF THE GLOBAL SWIM SERIES
Fantastic Spectators points are dotted along the fjord where races start between 08.30 and 14.30.
Please park sensibly and respect other road users.
