Dee Mile 2017

Saturday 5th August 2017


This event is now in the past but a future version of this event is now available here Dee Mile 2024 on Sat 03 Aug 2024
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 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.

Entry Options - Age 12 & over on Sat 05 Aug 2017
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Refund Policy

Refunds
Dee Mile 2017 refund policy is 50% refund of your entry fee until the cut off date of 29th July 2017. 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 cut off date of 29rd July 2019. 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.

Dates
Starts
Sat 05 Aug 2017 at 17:00
Contact Info
Ciara Murphy
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Location
Post Code : CH4 7BB