GREECE

The World Swims Mykonos

OCTOBER 3-4 2026

10K, 5K, 2K, TEENS 400m, KIDS 200m

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RULES

See the events regulations below

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The race will start from Elia Beach. Athletes will complete two (2) laps of 5 km each, following the marked course in a clockwise direction before returning to Elia Beach for the finish.


Distance: 10,000 m
Number of Laps: 2 × 5 km
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Registration Centre Open
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00 - 21:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
18:00 - 19:00
Race Briefing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
09:30
Race start
Elia Beach
12:00 - 19:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
20:00
Awards Ceremony
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
17:00
Official Event Closing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
Registration Period
Registration for all races is open until Friday, 25 September 2026.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registrations earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
How To Register
Entries must be submitted online through the official registration platform available on the event website: www.swimgp.com
A registration is considered complete only after full payment of the applicable entry fee has been received.
Registration Fee

Early Bird

until 31 August
85
  •  

Regular

until 25 September
105
  •  
Cancellation Policy
• 50% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 31 August.
• 10% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 30 September.
• No refund for cancellation requests submitted from 1 October onwards.
Registration Centre
Location: Alefkandra, Mykonos Town (Chora)
Opening Hours

Friday, 2 October 2026
17:00–20:00

Saturday, 3 October 2026
12:00–19:00
Collecting Race Kit
All registered athletes must collect their race pack in person from the Registration Centre during the official opening hours.
Each race pack includes:
• Official race bib / athlete identification
• Timing chip
• Official event swim cap
• Event information
• Sponsor materials (where applicable)

No race packs will be distributed outside the published Registration Centre opening hours unless otherwise announced by the Organizing Committee.
To collect the official race pack, participants must present:

• A valid passport or national identity card.
• Their registration confirmation (printed or digital).
• Proof of payment, if requested by the Organising Committee.

Participants collecting a race pack on behalf of another athlete must present:
• Their own valid identification.
• Written authorisation from the registered participant.
• A copy of the participant's identification document, if requested.

Youth Participants
Parents or legal guardians of athletes under the age of 18 are responsible for completing the registration process.
During race pack collection, junior participants must present an official identification document (passport, national identity card or other government-issued ID) in order to receive their race materials.
Mandatory Equipment
All participants must wear:
• The official event swim cap supplied by the Organizing Committee.
• Appropriate swimwear complying with World Aquatics regulations.
• The official timing chip provided by the organizer.

Athletes who fail to wear the official swim cap or timing chip may not be permitted to start or may be disqualified.

The use of a personal safety buoy is mandatory. Each participant is required to provide their own personal safety buoy.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers compete in the same category. There is no separate wetsuit classification.
Wetsuit Specifications
When wetsuits are permitted, they must comply with the following requirements:
• They must cover the torso, back, shoulders and knees.
• They must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Textile swimsuits must also comply with World Aquatics regulations and must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Socks & Neck Covers
The use of swimming socks and neck covers is permitted provided they do not provide any propulsion or competitive advantage.
Wetsuit Temperature Rules
• Mandatory: Below 21.0°C
• Optional: Between 21.0°C and 24.5°C
• Forbidden: Above 24.5°C
The official water temperature will be determined by race officials using measurements taken at three separate locations along the course. The lowest recorded temperature will be considered the official water temperature. Wetsuit Specifications When wetsuits are permitte
Minimum Age
16 years old
The minimum age requirement refers to the athlete's age on the day of the event.
Overall
Awards will be presented to the top three (3) overall male and female finishers.
Age Groups
Age group awards will be presented separately for male and female athletes in the following categories:
• 16–29 years
• 30–44 years
• 45+ years
Age Groups Award Policy
The following rules apply to age group awards:
• Overall winners (1st Male and 1st Female) are not eligible for age group awards.
• A minimum of three finishers is required for an age group award ceremony.
• If an age group has fewer than three finishers, it will be merged with the next older age group until the minimum number of participants is reached.
• Age group mergers will always be made upwards (to the next older category).
• Since only finishers are considered when determining age group awards, final age group classifications will be confirmed after the completion of each race. Consequently, provisional live results may differ from the final official classifications.
Teams
Awards will also be presented to the top three teams.
Teams consist of three (3) athletes. Team rankings are determined by adding together the official finishing times of all three team members. The team with the lowest combined time will be declared the winner.
The race will start from Elia Beach. Athletes will complete one (1) lap of 5km, following the marked course in a clockwise direction before finishing at Elia Beach.

Distance: 5,000 m
Number of Laps: 1 × 5 km
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Registration Centre Open
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00 - 21:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
18:00 - 19:00
Race Briefing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
10:10
Race start
Elia Beach
12:00 - 19:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
20:00
Awards Ceremony
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
17:00
Official Event Closing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
Registration Period
Registration for all races is open until Friday, 25 September 2026.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registrations earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
How To Register
Entries must be submitted online through the official registration platform available on the event website: www.swimgp.com
A registration is considered complete only after full payment of the applicable entry fee has been received.
Registration Fee

Early Bird

until 31 August
50
  •  

Regular

until 25 September
65
  •  
Cancellation Policy
• 50% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 31 August.
• 10% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 30 September.
• No refund for cancellation requests submitted from 1 October onwards.
Registration Centre
Location: Alefkandra, Mykonos Town (Chora)
Opening Hours

Friday, 2 October 2026
17:00–20:00

Saturday, 3 October 2026
12:00–19:00
Collecting Race Kit
All registered athletes must collect their race pack in person from the Registration Centre during the official opening hours.
Each race pack includes:
• Official race bib / athlete identification
• Timing chip
• Official event swim cap
• Event information
• Sponsor materials (where applicable)

No race packs will be distributed outside the published Registration Centre opening hours unless otherwise announced by the Organizing Committee.
To collect the official race pack, participants must present:

• A valid passport or national identity card.
• Their registration confirmation (printed or digital).
• Proof of payment, if requested by the Organising Committee.

Participants collecting a race pack on behalf of another athlete must present:
• Their own valid identification.
• Written authorisation from the registered participant.
• A copy of the participant's identification document, if requested.

Youth Participants
Parents or legal guardians of athletes under the age of 18 are responsible for completing the registration process.
During race pack collection, junior participants must present an official identification document (passport, national identity card or other government-issued ID) in order to receive their race materials.
Mandatory Equipment
All participants must wear:
• The official event swim cap supplied by the Organizing Committee.
• Appropriate swimwear complying with World Aquatics regulations.
• The official timing chip provided by the organizer.

Athletes who fail to wear the official swim cap or timing chip may not be permitted to start or may be disqualified.

The use of a personal safety buoy is mandatory. Each participant is required to provide their own personal safety buoy.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers compete in the same category. There is no separate wetsuit classification.
Wetsuit Specifications
When wetsuits are permitted, they must comply with the following requirements:
• They must cover the torso, back, shoulders and knees.
• They must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Textile swimsuits must also comply with World Aquatics regulations and must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Socks & Neck Covers
The use of swimming socks and neck covers is permitted provided they do not provide any propulsion or competitive advantage.
Wetsuit Temperature Rules
• Mandatory: Below 21.0°C
• Optional: Between 21.0°C and 24.5°C
• Forbidden: Above 24.5°C
The official water temperature will be determined by race officials using measurements taken at three separate locations along the course. The lowest recorded temperature will be considered the official water temperature. Wetsuit Specifications When wetsuits are permitte
Minimum Age
16 years old
The minimum age requirement refers to the athlete's age on the day of the event.
Overall
Awards will be presented to the top three (3) overall male and female finishers.
Age Groups
Age group awards will be presented separately for male and female athletes in the following categories:
• 16–29 years
• 30–44 years
• 45+ years
Age Groups Award Policy
The following rules apply to age group awards:
• Overall winners (1st Male and 1st Female) are not eligible for age group awards.
• A minimum of three finishers is required for an age group award ceremony.
• If an age group has fewer than three finishers, it will be merged with the next older age group until the minimum number of participants is reached.
• Age group mergers will always be made upwards (to the next older category).
• Since only finishers are considered when determining age group awards, final age group classifications will be confirmed after the completion of each race. Consequently, provisional live results may differ from the final official classifications.
Teams
Awards will also be presented to the top three teams.
Teams consist of three (3) athletes. Team rankings are determined by adding together the official finishing times of all three team members. The team with the lowest combined time will be declared the winner.
The race will start from Elia Beach. Athletes will complete one (1) lap of 2 km, following the marked course in a clockwise direction before returning to the finish area at Elia Beach.

Distance: 2,000 m
Number of Laps: 1 × 2 km
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Registration Centre Open
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00 - 21:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
18:00 - 19:00
Race Briefing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
12:00 - 19:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
10:30
Race start
Elia Beach
15:30
Awards Ceremony
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00
Official Event Closing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
Registration Period
Registration for all races is open until Friday, 25 September 2026.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registrations earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
How To Register
Entries must be submitted online through the official registration platform available on the event website: www.swimgp.com
A registration is considered complete only after full payment of the applicable entry fee has been received.
Registration Fee

Early Bird

until 31 August
25
  •  

Regular

until 25 September
35
  •  
Cancellation Policy
• 50% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 31 August.
• 10% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 30 September.
• No refund for cancellation requests submitted from 1 October onwards.
Registration Centre
Location: Alefkandra, Mykonos Town (Chora)
Opening Hours

Friday, 2 October 2026
17:00–20:00

Saturday, 3 October 2026
12:00–19:00
Collecting Race Kit
All registered athletes must collect their race pack in person from the Registration Centre during the official opening hours.
Each race pack includes:
• Official race bib / athlete identification
• Timing chip
• Official event swim cap
• Event information
• Sponsor materials (where applicable)

No race packs will be distributed outside the published Registration Centre opening hours unless otherwise announced by the Organizing Committee.
To collect the official race pack, participants must present:

• A valid passport or national identity card.
• Their registration confirmation (printed or digital).
• Proof of payment, if requested by the Organising Committee.

Participants collecting a race pack on behalf of another athlete must present:
• Their own valid identification.
• Written authorisation from the registered participant.
• A copy of the participant's identification document, if requested.

Youth Participants
Parents or legal guardians of athletes under the age of 18 are responsible for completing the registration process.
During race pack collection, junior participants must present an official identification document (passport, national identity card or other government-issued ID) in order to receive their race materials.
Mandatory Equipment
All participants must wear:
• The official event swim cap supplied by the Organizing Committee.
• Appropriate swimwear complying with World Aquatics regulations.
• The official timing chip provided by the organizer.

Athletes who fail to wear the official swim cap or timing chip may not be permitted to start or may be disqualified.

The use of a personal safety buoy is optional.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers compete in the same category. There is no separate wetsuit classification.
Wetsuit Specifications
When wetsuits are permitted, they must comply with the following requirements:
• They must cover the torso, back, shoulders and knees.
• They must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Textile swimsuits must also comply with World Aquatics regulations and must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Socks & Neck Covers
The use of swimming socks and neck covers is permitted provided they do not provide any propulsion or competitive advantage.
Wetsuit Temperature Rules
• Mandatory: Below 21.0°C
• Optional: Between 21.0°C and 24.5°C
• Forbidden: Above 24.5°C
The official water temperature will be determined by race officials using measurements taken at three separate locations along the course. The lowest recorded temperature will be considered the official water temperature. Wetsuit Specifications When wetsuits are permitte
Minimum Age
16 years old
The minimum age requirement refers to the athlete's age on the day of the event.
Overall
Awards will be presented to the top three (3) overall male and female finishers.
Age Groups
Age group awards will be presented separately for male and female athletes in the following categories:
• 16–29 years
• 30–44 years
• 45+ years
Age Groups Award Policy
The following rules apply to age group awards:
• Overall winners (1st Male and 1st Female) are not eligible for age group awards.
• A minimum of three finishers is required for an age group award ceremony.
• If an age group has fewer than three finishers, it will be merged with the next older age group until the minimum number of participants is reached.
• Age group mergers will always be made upwards (to the next older category).
• Since only finishers are considered when determining age group awards, final age group classifications will be confirmed after the completion of each race. Consequently, provisional live results may differ from the final official classifications.
Teams
Awards will also be presented to the top three teams.
Teams consist of three (3) athletes. Team rankings are determined by adding together the official finishing times of all three team members. The team with the lowest combined time will be declared the winner.
Both youth races will start and finish at Elia Beach.

Participants will swim on a clearly marked clockwise course:
• Kids Race (200 m): 2 laps of 100 m
• Teens Race (400 m): 4 laps of 100 m

The courses will be fully supervised by safety personnel and race officials throughout the event.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
17:00 - 20:00
Registration Centre Open
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00 - 21:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
18:00 - 19:00
Race Briefing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
12:00 - 19:00
Event EXPO
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
12:30
Race start
Elia Beach
15:30
Awards Ceremony
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
17:00
Official Event Closing
Alefkandra, Mykonos Town
Registration Period
Registration for all races is open until Friday, 25 September 2026.
The Organizing Committee reserves the right to close registrations earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
How To Register
Entries must be submitted online through the official registration platform available on the event website: www.swimgp.com
A registration is considered complete only after full payment of the applicable entry fee has been received.
Registration Fee

Early Bird

until 31 August
5
  •  

Regular

until 25 September
10
  •  
Cancellation Policy
• 50% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 31 August.
• 10% refund for cancellation requests submitted by 30 September.
• No refund for cancellation requests submitted from 1 October onwards.
Registration Centre
Location: Alefkandra, Mykonos Town (Chora)
Opening Hours

Friday, 2 October 2026
17:00–20:00

Saturday, 3 October 2026
12:00–19:00
Collecting Race Kit
All registered athletes must collect their race pack in person from the Registration Centre during the official opening hours.
Each race pack includes:
• Official race bib / athlete identification
• Timing chip
• Official event swim cap
• Event information
• Sponsor materials (where applicable)

No race packs will be distributed outside the published Registration Centre opening hours unless otherwise announced by the Organizing Committee.
To collect the official race pack, participants must present:

• A valid passport or national identity card.
• Their registration confirmation (printed or digital).
• Proof of payment, if requested by the Organising Committee.

Participants collecting a race pack on behalf of another athlete must present:
• Their own valid identification.
• Written authorisation from the registered participant.
• A copy of the participant's identification document, if requested.

Youth Participants
Parents or legal guardians of athletes under the age of 18 are responsible for completing the registration process.
During race pack collection, junior participants must present an official identification document (passport, national identity card or other government-issued ID) in order to receive their race materials.
Mandatory Equipment
All participants must wear:
• The official event swim cap supplied by the Organizing Committee.
• Appropriate swimwear complying with World Aquatics regulations.
• The official timing chip provided by the organizer.

Athletes who fail to wear the official swim cap or timing chip may not be permitted to start or may be disqualified.
Wetsuit
Wetsuit and non-wetsuit swimmers compete in the same category. There is no separate wetsuit classification.
Wetsuit Specifications
When wetsuits are permitted, they must comply with the following requirements:
• They must cover the torso, back, shoulders and knees.
• They must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Textile swimsuits must also comply with World Aquatics regulations and must not extend beyond the neck, wrists or ankles.

Socks & Neck Covers
The use of swimming socks and neck covers is permitted provided they do not provide any propulsion or competitive advantage.
Wetsuit Temperature Rules
• Mandatory: Below 21.0°C
• Optional: Between 21.0°C and 24.5°C
• Forbidden: Above 24.5°C
The official water temperature will be determined by race officials using measurements taken at three separate locations along the course. The lowest recorded temperature will be considered the official water temperature. Wetsuit Specifications When wetsuits are permitte
Minimum Age
TEENS 400m: 13 to 16 years old
KIDS 200m: 9 to 12 years old
The minimum age requirement refers to the athlete's age on the day of the event.

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