7 Swans a Swimming

Peterstow, United Kingdom • 13 Dec 2025

Event information

The 7 Swans a Swimming is part of the organiser’s 12 Days of Christmas race series and takes place on 13th December 2025 at Pengethley Manor, Ross-on-Wye (what3words: physical.growth.shelf). The course is offroad and runs entirely within the manor grounds; the organiser describes it as very tough, with a hill on each lap and a series of ups and downs through two vineyards. Each lap is 2.5 km.

Participants choose a target distance from the following options:

  • 5k (2 laps)
  • 10k
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Runners and walkers may enter. Competitors have a 7-hour time limit to complete their chosen distance.

Entries, medals and participant rules

Entry options include a paid on-site race entry and virtual entries. Fees listed by the organiser are: Race Entry £29.00, Virtual UK Entry £25.00, Virtual Overseas Entry £39.00. A charity entry option is available for £10.00 with a fundraising requirement of at least twice the entry fee and funds raised four weeks before the event.

All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Entries can be deferred for a £15 fee up to four weeks before the event. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and are responsible for their fitness, equipment and safety. Race bibs are collected at registration; virtual entrants receive a personalised virtual bib by email and can have their run verified for a medal by joining the organiser’s Strava club or by submitting proof of their run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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