# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sue Ryder Lap the Lake - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An open water swim with distances for all; 500m, 750m, 1k and 2.5k. Brave the lake and help raise vital funds for Sue Ryder.About this EventNew for 2026This year, we have bigger distances of 500m, 750m, 1k and 2.5k to suit even more swimming levels.Lap the Lake is an open-water swimming event taking place at Hi5Ski School, Reading. The event is open to anyone aged 18 and over.We hope that you will join us on Saturday 16th May 2026 to swim 500m, 750m, 1k and 2.5k.On the dayRegistration will open at 10.30am to allow for preparation ahead of the first swimming session at 11.00am.All swimmers must wear a brightly coloured swimming hat in the lake. Please bring a swim hat with you on the day as there will be a limited number available to purchase on the day.Join Team Sue RyderSwim with Sue Ryder and you’ll receive:A medal for your amazing effortsTop fundraising tips and support from the teamA Sue Ryder event village for you and the family to enjoy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6498f9b0-4b06-11f1-8534-6b647259181b-rimg-w1200-h686-dc141314-gmir.jpg Help us be there when it mattersWithout the hard work and dedication of our amazing nurses, we could not provide our patients with the support that they need.By taking part in Lap the Lake you we challenge you or your team to fundraise for Sue Ryder and raise funds to help make sure that everyone approaching the or can access the support they need. The fundraising target is £125, which could provide four hours of expert care.To help support our care and raise vital funds, you can . It's quick, easy to share and you can keep track of how much you've raised.Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us to be there when it matters for the people we care for and their families.Cold water swimming guidanceCold water swimming can be fun and exhilarating, but it’s also important that people are fit and well to take part, so we urge people to read the below information.))Get in touchIf you have any questions about the event, please contact Ashni Parmar on 01189 550 433 or at thamesvalley.fundraising@sueryder.orgEvent terms and conditionsYou can .Event sponsorLap the Lake is kindly sponsored by . https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/64d8c1d0-4b06-11f1-a995-afc12287912d-rimg-w1200-h686-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 10:30 AMRegistration opens🕑: 11:00 AMThe first group of swimmers will enter the lake🕑: 01:00 PMEvent ends - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/sue-ryder-lap-the-lake/100001631171149819 - **Event Categories**: sports, contests, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Hi5 Ski School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.67, max: 19.67, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hi5 Ski School - **lat**: 51.4246804 - **long**: -1.0064351 - **full address**: Hi5 Ski School, Reading Lake, Reading, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sue Ryder Lap the Lake - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/72efb11be718af3b0f1611e6e060f864726f03f4139b4940caea290846a0780e-rimg-w1200-h601-dc161614-gmir.jpg?v=1761355509 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sue Ryder Lap the Lake being held? - **A:** Sue Ryder Lap the Lake takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hi5 Ski School, Reading Lake, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sue Ryder Lap the Lake? - **A:** Sue Ryder Lap the Lake is organized by Sue Ryder. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sue Ryder Lap the Lake is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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