Charity Tickets Released for Dock2Dock® 2026 in Support of Level Water

Charity tickets are now available for Dock2Dock® 2026, London’s iconic open water swimming event, offering swimmers the chance to take on a unique urban challenge while raising vital funds for Level Water, a UK charity providing specialist one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities.

Taking place on Saturday, 12 September 2026 in London’s historic Royal Docks, Dock2Dock offers a rare opportunity to swim through expansive open water framed by towering dockside cranes, with Canary Wharf and the O2 providing a striking city backdrop. From its beginnings with just a few hundred swimmers, the event has grown into one of the UK’s most established open water swims while retaining its friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

Charity Tickets Available Across All Distances

Charity entries for Dock2Dock 2026 are available across every swim distance, allowing participants to choose a challenge that suits their experience and ambition. All charity places include a £200 fundraising target, with heavily reduced entry fees:

• 1.5km – Charity entry £20

• 3km – Charity entry £20

• 5km – Charity entry £30

• 10km – Charity entry £40

• EPIC 15km – Charity entry £50

Charity swimmers receive the same full event experience as standard entrants, including professional safety cover, clearly marked courses, swim cap, on-course support where applicable, and a finisher’s medal.

Why Participate?

By securing a charity place, swimmers can:

• Swim one of London’s most distinctive open-water courses in the heart of the capital

• Choose a distance to suit their ability, from first-time open-water swimmers to endurance athletes

• Benefit from reduced entry fees while committing to a meaningful fundraising target

• Make a direct impact by funding specialist swimming lessons for children with disabilities

• Be part of a supportive, professionally run event with a strong community spirit

Swimming for Children with Disabilities

Funds raised through Dock2Dock charity places will directly support Level Water’s work delivering one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK, helping children build confidence, independence and essential life skills in the water.Ian Thwaites, Founder and CEO of Level Water, said: “Swimming can be truly life-changing for children with disabilities, but many face barriers to accessing lessons that meet their needs. Partnering with events like Dock2Dock enable us to provide specialist one-to-one support that builds confidence, independence and a genuine love of the water. Every swimmer taking part for Level Water helps create opportunities that can last a lifetime.”Meredith Bochmann, Dock2Dock Race Director, added: “Dock2Dock is about far more than distance or the fastest time. It’s a celebration of open water swimming, community and purpose. Partnering with Level Water allows swimmers to turn their challenge into something that delivers real, lasting impact for children with disabilities.”

Limited Charity Places Available

Charity places for Dock2Dock 2026 are limited and expected to fill quickly. Swimmers are encouraged to register early and begin fundraising ahead of the event.

To find out more and secure a charity ticket, visit: lovesportsevents.co.uk/level-water

About Level Water

Level Water is a UK charity dedicated to providing specialist one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities. Working with pools, teachers and families across the UK, the charity removes barriers to learning to swim, helping children develop confidence, independence and essential water skills.

NOWCA Wild group: LEVEL WATER

About Dock2Dock

Dock2Dock is one of the UK’s leading urban open water swimming events, held annually in London’s Royal Docks and organised by Love Sports Events. With distances ranging from 1.5km to the EPIC 15km, Dock2Dock welcomes swimmers of all abilities and is known for its friendly atmosphere, professional safety standards and distinctive city centre course.

NOWCA Wild group: DOCK2DOCK