Neon Party Swim
- Sep 26, 2026
- Distances from 500m to 3km
About the race
I 1745 marcherede Bonnie Prince Charlie gennem Salford, og i dag er vandet i Dock 9 vidne til en ny form for udholdenhed ved Neon Party Swim. Ruten ved Salford Quays følger Manchester Ship Canal, et ingeniørmæssigt vidunder fra 1894, der bragte havet 35 miles ind i landet. Svømmere navigerer under den markante Millennium Bridge og forbi de asymmetriske kurver på MediaCityUK, med udsigt til den industrielle arv og Imperial War Museum North.
Dette er et deltagelsesbaseret arrangement, hvor tidspresset er skiftet ud med en atmosfære, der lyser i mørket. Hver svømmer får en lysstav, hvilket forvandler vandet til et bevægeligt bånd af lys under nattehimlen. Distancerne på 500 m og 1,5 km afholdes i det kontrollerede, beskyttede vand i Dock 9, hvilket gør det til en sikker og unik oplevelse i hjertet af Manchester.
Sources: Salford · Salford Quays lift bridge · Media City Footbridge
Course
Kontrolleret, beskyttet vand i Dock 9.
Kontrolleret, beskyttet vand i Dock 9.
Awards
Note that 'Neon Swim' is a 'participation' event with a big emphasis on fun and non-competitiveness so there will be no trophies awarded or times provided.
How to get there
Parkering: Quayside ved siden af spillestedet. £1 pr. time.
Neon Party Swim
Where to stay
Salford Quays offers a range of modern options, primarily high-rise serviced apartments and boutique hotels located directly on the waterfront, providing easy walking access to the dockside. For a different pace, the nearby Manchester city centre features everything from budget-friendly chains to historic converted warehouse hotels. Expect to pay between £90 and £180 per night for a standard double room, depending on proximity to the MediaCityUK hub.
Things to do nearby
A weekend at the Quays is anchored by the cultural offerings of The Lowry and the poignant history of the Imperial War Museum North. Visitors can explore the area via the water on a guided river cruise or hire a kayak to see the industrial architecture from a different perspective. If you prefer to stay on land, the footpaths along the Manchester Ship Canal offer excellent walking routes that lead directly into the heart of Manchester’s historic Northern Quarter, known for its independent food and coffee scene.
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