Southampton swimmers are being urged to make a splash for good causes this spring by signing up for Swimathon 2025.

The sponsored event – the world’s biggest annual fundraising swim – is returning to eight local pools from March 28 to 30.

They are The Quays in Southampton, Applemore Leisure Centre in Dibden, Totton Leisure Centre, Hamble Sports Complex, Places Leisure in Eastleigh, Holly Hill Leisure Centre in Sarisbury Green, Fareham Leisure Centre and Winchester Sports and Leisure Park. 

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Swimmers of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to take the plunge and raise money for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation.

There’s a variety of individual challenges to choose from on your own or in a team. Take part in an organised session or swim when it suits you.

Swimathon President and Olympic gold medallist, Duncan Goodhew MBE, said: "Every year at Swimathon I meet incredible people with incredible stories; those who are swimming for the first time, those that are swimming in memory of a loved one, those that are swimming unimaginable distances, those that are recovering from cancer, or those that are facing a terminal illness - and I know this year will be no different.  

Sign up at swimathon.org