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Swimarathon in King’s Lynn and Hunstanton returns in February

By Kris Johnston

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kris.johnston@iliffepublishing.co.uk

Published: 14:03, 05 January 2026

There are high hopes that thousands will be raised for charity when a popular swimming event returns next month.

The Priory Rotary Lynn and the Hunstanton and District Rotary clubs are again joining forces to extend their highly successful annual swimarathon.

This year, it will take place at both Lynn’s St James pool and Hunstanton’s Oasis centre on Saturday, February 7.

The swimarathon atLynn's St James swimming pool in 2025The swimarathon atLynn's St James swimming pool in 2025
The swimarathon atLynn’s St James swimming pool in 2025

The event involves teams of up to six swimming against each other in relays, for as many lengths of the pool as they can in their 55-minute slot. It is open to all ages and abilities, and entry is free.

The aim is for swimmers to have fun while raising money for local charities by obtaining sponsorship for their efforts.

Teams can be from schools, businesses, charities, youth organisations, sports clubs, families or just groups of friends – anyone who would like to take part and raise money for their chosen good causes.

Lynn Priory Rotary helpers at the 2025 swimarathonLynn Priory Rotary helpers at the 2025 swimarathon
Lynn Priory Rotary helpers at the 2025 swimarathon

Local companies are also encouraged to get involved by signing up to sponsor the event or by entering teams to take part.

In 2025, the Rotary swimarathons raised more than £24,000 and supported a wide range of local charities – and the organisers are hoping to exceed this total in 2026.

Details and entry forms can be found at www.prioryrotary.org.uk

Human Interest Kings Lynn Kris Johnston

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