Söuthsea Swimrun — Never Give Up

What is swimrun?

Swimming & running, together.

Swimrun is a sport of alternating swims and runs — you race in your wetsuit the entire time, running out of the water and straight into the next stretch. No transitions, no support crews. Just you, your partner, and the elements.

Invented in the Swedish archipelago in 2002, it has since spread around the globe, building a community of adventurous, welcoming people eager to explore nature outside their comfort zones.

Söuthsea Swimrun has been welcoming people to the sport on England's south coast since 2019 — bringing a sprinkle of Swedish magic to the Solent.

2019

Year founded

First swimrun club in the UK

17+

Partner discounts for members

Southsea · The Solent

Training

Our sessions.

Every Wednesday · 6pm

RunRun Wed
Intervals

D-Day Museum, Southsea

Led by Chris Scott, this weekly interval session is designed to suit all levels and paces. You'll run at your own speed — and trust us, it'll make a difference. Expect variety, challenge, and progression. Never boredom.

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Saturday · Seasonal

Swimrun +
Parkrun Combo

Coffee Cup, Eastney Esplanade

Swimrun meets the 5km Southsea Parkrun — in wetsuits, swim hats, and full kit. Join from 8:15am at Coffee Cup, or after Parkrun at Eastney (~9:30am). All paces welcome. Perfect for building endurance and attracting funny looks.

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Ad-hoc · Year-round

Members'
WhatsApp Sessions

Various locations, Southsea

Through our exclusive WhatsApp group, members connect, discuss, and organise ad-hoc training opportunities throughout the week and weekends. The community decides, the community moves.

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Membership

Why join SÖS.

UK's first swimrun club

Be part of history. Söuthsea Swimrun has led the way on England's south coast since 2019, pioneering the sport in the UK.

Exclusive WhatsApp community

Discussions on training, events, meet-ups, and On Tour trips. Chat with experienced swimrun athletes who genuinely love the sport.

Partner discount codes

Access exclusive codes from local, national, and international partners — gear shops, race organisers, nutrition, massage, physio, and more.

Regular training sessions

Wednesday intervals, summer swimrun parkrun combos, and ad-hoc sessions throughout the week and weekends. Always something on.

Virtual challenge

A fun and engaging way to keep motivation high between races and sessions. Challenge yourself, track progress, stay connected.

All via Heylo

Sessions, chat, payments, and discount codes — all in one place. Join, pay, and connect seamlessly through the Heylo app.

Ready?

Join Söuthsea
Swimrun.

Everything happens on Heylo — sessions, member chat, payments, and partner discount codes. One app, all of SÖS.

Sessions & events Member chat & WhatsApp Partner discount codes Virtual challenges

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The people behind SÖS

Our team.

A small team with a wide range of skills, experience, and passion for the sport. We look forward to swimrunning with you.

Vini V.

Founder · Swimrun Leader

Vini started swimrunning in 2019, stepping in to do Breca Gower only three weeks before the race. He's the driving force behind SÖS, wanting to get as many people as possible into this extraordinary sport.

Sarah King

Swimrun Leader

Sarah has been swimrunning since 2018, racing across the UK and internationally — from the Scilly Islands to Switzerland. A go-to voice in the community, she's also featured on the Löw Tide Böyz and The Swimrun Show podcasts.

Adrian F.

Swimrun Leader

Adrian discovered swimrun in 2020 and hasn't looked back. He's completed multiple events and says the best thing is the excitement of getting outdoors and going a bit wild in fantastic landscapes.

Chris S.

Swimrun Leader

Chris leads the Wednesday interval sessions at the D-Day Museum. He can also occasionally be seen in the sea at crazy hours — or battling big waves. Come prepared for a summer dip after Wednesday runs.

Never
Give
Up.

Swimming & running, together.