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Swim 10k Challenge in May

Swim 10k in May to raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

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The challenge

Swim 10k in May

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Date

Month of May

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Location

Wherever works for you!

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About the Swim 10k Challenge in May

Take on the challenge and swim 10k throughout May to help raise money for life-saving cancer research.

Whether you're starting your fitness journey or are already a seasoned swimmer, this is your chance to make every stroke matter this May. Whether you choose to break this down into 2.5k a week, or smaller swims multiple times a week, you can complete the challenge in a way that suits you. Feel good, get fit and raise money to help fund life-saving cancer research.

How to take part

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Step: 1

Sign up

Sign up and get your free Cancer Research UK swim cap and online Giving Page.

Sign up for the challenge

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Step: 2

Join the challenge Facebook group

Meet fellow swimmers, find support and get motivated.

Join the Swim 10k challenge Facebook group

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Step: 3

Swim 10k in May

Whether you're carving through lengths at your local pool or fitting in a swim after the school drop‑off, dive in and take on 10k to help fund life‑saving cancer research.

We're here to support you every step of the way

Visit our FAQs page

Find answers to your questions.

Get fundraising support

Grab your fundraising pack, challenge calendar, shareable badges and more to help you reach your fundraising goals.

Get support with your challenge

Download our training tips(PDF, 771 KB)

The difference your fundraising makes

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£70

could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.

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£130

could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.

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£170

could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.

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