# 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 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An open water swim with distances for all; 500m, 750m, 1km and 4km. 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 4k to suit even more swimming levels.Take the plungeLap the Lake is a cold water swimming event taking place at Hi5Ski School, Reading. The event is open to anyone aged 18 and over. We’re hosting this event to celebrate our wonderful nurses ahead of International Nurses Day, which takes place on 12th May each year.We hope that you will join us on Saturday 10th May 2026 to swim 500m, 750m, 1k or 4k.On the dayRegistration will open at 10:00am to allow for preparation ahead of the first swimming session at 10:30am.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 mega Sue Ryder event village for you and the family https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/605020e0-b141-11f0-9890-cbc9f6533a5f-rimg-w1200-h686-dc141314-gmir.jpg Celebrate International Nurses DayWithout 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 three 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 Owen Chengun on 01189 550 433 or at thamesvalley.fundraising@sueryder.orgEvent terms and conditionsYou can .Agenda🕑: 10:00 AMRegistration opens🕑: 10:30 AMThe first group of swimmers will enter the lake🕑: 03:00 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 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.67, max: 19.67, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Hi 5 Watersports - **lat**: 51.42327450000001 - **long**: -1.0050164 - **full address**: Hi 5 Watersports, 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 03:00 pm at Hi 5 Watersports, Reading Lake, Reading, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sue Ryder Lap the Lake? - **A:** Tickets for Sue Ryder Lap the Lake are priced at GBP 20 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Entry | 500m swim (Beginners)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral Entry | 750m swim (Intermediate)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral Entry |1k swim (Experienced swimmers)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailableGeneral Entry |4k swim (Experienced swimmers)GBP 20 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **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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