Swim the English Channel distance in March
10 prize winners, including 3 free entries worth €1800 each
Your pace doesn’t matter. Your determination does!
33.3 #11VIRTUAL
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Spice up your training during March with an epic goal: virtually swim the English Channel theoretical shortest distance between England and France. You have one month to tackle the 33.3km that are at the heart of the UltraSwim 33.3 Series of Epic Adventure Swim Races™
Enter UltraSwim 33.3 #11VIRTUAL powered by Precision Fuel & Hydration and make every swim session count! Once you have completed just the ‘Half Channel’ distance of 16.65km you will already qualify to enter in to the amazing prize draw but why not aim at a full Channel crossing, or even a 'there and back’ ‘Double Channel’ of 66.6km. And why not challenge yourself to a single 5km swim during the challenge - not necessary for the prize draw, but you’re going to feel great after nailing it!
⭐️ In 2025, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first-ever crossing of the English Channel by Captain Matthew Webb (1875) and this year the 100th anniversary of the first female crossing by Trudy Ederle (1926). Get inspired by these two pioneers of open water swimming and tackle your own challenge with #11VIRTUAL powered by Precision Fuel & Hydration!
Join the UltraSwim 33.3 Strava Club for inspiration, Precision Fuel & Hydration’s Club for nutrition to keep you going, and check out UltraSwim 33.3 events for more information on upcoming Epic Adventure Swim Races™ - but so much more than a race!
Keep on swimming and remember Captain Webb's motto: 'Nothing Great Is Easy' 💪"
As you dream of your next Epic Adventure Swim Race™…
STEP 2
When you fill in the form above you will choose the swim app where you want to record your swims: Strava or OpenSwim. Then follow the process below
1. Download free Strava app / Create or Sign in to your account, on your mobile or computer browser at www.strava.com
2. Join the UltraSwim 33.3 Strava Club
3. Join the UltraSwim 33.3 #11VIRTUAL Strava Challenge
4. Connect your watch if you use one in Strava Settings/Manage apps and devices/ for automatic swim uploads, OR log your swims manually as shown in the following screenshots.
5. Once you’ve completed a ‘Half Channel’ (16.65km) you’ll be directed to the full entry form - please complete it to be eligible for the amazing prize draw! Of course don’t stop swimming at 16.65km…aim for 33.3km or even 66.6km!
HOW TO LOG A MANUAL WORKOUT ON STRAVA
1. Download free OpenSwim app / Sign in to your account. Note OpenSwim only works on a mobile app.
2. Go to the "Events" tab bottom right of the app screen.
3. Choose your challenge (Half, Full or Double Channel - you can choose more than one.
4. Connect your watch (menu MY ACCOUNT/CONNECTED DEVICES, or log your swims manually as below
HOW TO JOIN A CHALLENGE USING OPENSWIM
HOW TO LOG A MANUAL WORKOUT OPENSWIM
LETS GO! NOTHING GREAT IS EASY!
All those completing the challenge, regardless of how quickly, will be put in to a free draw to win first and foremost 3 free ULTRA package entries to an UltraSwim 33.3 event, in 2026 or 2027.
FIRST PRIZE - ONE ENGLISH CHANNEL/CAPTAIN WEBB Prize:
UltraSwim 33.3 ULTRA event entry for one + your partner hotel package + Precision Fuel & Hydration bundle + RED robe + deboer wetsuit + THEMAGIC5 goggles - WOW!
SECOND AND THIRD PRIZES - TRUDY EDERLE Prizes:
UltraSwim 33.3 ULTRA event entry + Precision Fuel & Hydration bundle + RED robe + THEMAGIC5 goggles
SEVEN Runners Up Prizes: One of Precision Fuel & Hydration bundle or RED towel robe or beanie or THEMAGIC5 goggles
Prize draw - look what you can WIN!
Full terms and conditions can be found HERE
What’s it like to participate in UltraSwim 33.3?
“The best organized event I have ever taken part of!!” S.G.
“This adventure swim event from the very first moment has been planned and supported with incredible detail. Support through zoom calls and whatsapp before the event, helped dispel any nerves, questions and ensure that clear instruction was understood. On arrival a family welcome was given, nothing corporate or cold. The swims were amazing, best swim experience I have ever had. Logistics of the course were carefully checked and adjusted with the weather, with safety kayaks at hand at every moment. The food and accommodation were class and feeding stations en route were timely, with precision nutrition. An amazing experience which is worth every penny, challenging course, outstanding support and community, new friends and I will be back as Arnie says! “Paul. L