Dee Mile 2023

Saturday 12th August 2023


Event Details

This is a classical race of the modern era, with a history which is very nearly continuous, going back to the first time it was held 1922. The race has several idiosyncrasies. It starts at the Red House pub and the distance is actually a mile and a quarter. You swim downstream around the Crook of the Dee to finish at the suspension bridge. Being all downstream, the course times vary considerably depending on the seasonal flow with the winning men’s time varying from an astounding 19 minutes 48 seconds to 33 minutes 25 seconds.

Water temperatures are typically 14 to 16 deg.C. The swim is with the current. In 2010, the temperature was 20 deg.C.

The race retains its ancient "Dee Mile Champion" title for the fastest swimmer, who must also live within five miles of "The Cross" in the centre of Chester and swim without a wetsuit.

Our price has had to increase this year due to increased costs of the BLDSA Insurance which now costs £3.50 per person for non members.  Entrants who are BLDSA members will be able to claim £3.50 back from the registration tent on the day by producing a valid BLDSA Membership card.

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Entry Options - Age 12 & over on Sat 12 Aug 2023
Entries close Mon 07 Aug 2023 21:00
Dee Mile Half - Junior - Age 12 - 15
Available £14.00 Enter

Wet suits compulsory. Suitable for experienced/competent club swimmers.  Approx 1.2km downstream swim

Dee Mile Half - Age 16 & over
94 remaining £30.00 Enter
A 1km race, wesuits compulsory.  Minimum age 16 on day of swim. Approx 1.2km downstream swim
Dee Mile Full - Age 16 & over
407 remaining £32.00 Enter

A 2km race (wetsuits optional), minimum age is 16 on day of swim. Approx 2km downstream swim

Refund Policy

Refunds
Dee Mile refund policy is 50% refund of your entry fee until the cut off date of 31st July . The online entry system will allow competitors to self manage their entries regarding cancellations. 

Transfers
The online entry system will allow free transfers up until the event date. Competitors will be able to self manage their transfers using the online entry system. 
 
Reserve list
The online entry system will hold a reserve list once entries are full. As cancellations are made the online entry system will email the next person on the reserve list giving them the opportunity to take the available place.

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Dates
Starts
Sat 12 Aug 2023 at 17:00
Contact Info
Mark Taylor
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Location
Post Code : CH4 7BB
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