50th Guernsey Swimarathon set to make a splash

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        October 4, 2026

50th Guernsey Swimarathon set to make a splash

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-04

The 50th running of Guernsey’s iconic Swimarathon will be from 7 to 11 October, at its ancestral home of Beau Sejour. Susan Fouquier, CEO of Skipton...
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50th Guernsey Swimarathon set to make a splash
• The 50th running of Guernsey’s iconic Swimarathon will be from 7 to 11 October, at its ancestral home of Beau Sejour.
• Susan Fouquier, CEO of Skipton International said: "The Skipton Swimarathon reflects the very best of our island community.
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