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An open water swimming race, point to point, starting at Torre Beach in Oeiras and finishing at Pescadores Beach in Cascais, for a total of 10km.
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The Marathon swim Travessia Oeiras-Cascais 10km starts at Torre Beach, in Oeiras, facing south.
Swimmers will line up in the water to begin, and after passing the 1579 S. Julião da Barra Fort they will turn towards Cascais.
Throughout the course swimmers can expect guiding buoys every 500m as well as 2 aid stations.
The finish line in Cascais will also be in the water, in front of Pescadores Beach.
The tide will not have impact on the swimmers performance, however this first kilometer can be subject to some of the current’s effects.
In order to guarantee every participant’s safety, a safety buoy attached to their ankles is mandatory.
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
03:00pm | Press Conference | Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
05:00pm | Briefing & Accreditation | Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos |
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
06:00am – 07:30am | Accreditation | Oeiras, Torre Beach |
07:35am | Swimmer Call | Oeiras, Torre Beach |
07:50am | Event Anthem | Oeiras, Torre Beach |
08:00am | Race Start | Oeiras, Torre Beach |
10:15am | ETA First Swimmer | Cascais, Pescadores Beach |
10:30am | Flower Ceremony | Cascais, Pescadores Beach |
12:15pm | ETA Last Swimmer | Cascais, Pescadores Beach |
12:30pm | Award Ceremony | Cascais, Pescadores Beach |
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
01:15pm | Team Award Ceremony | Cascais, Pescadores Beach |
The Race Regulations contain mandatory information, fundamental for a safe participation in the event. Reading and complying with the regulations is mandatory.
Race Briefing is mandatory. Swimmer’s will be able to check-in and colect their swimmer’s kit at the race briefing location.
Training for this challenge can give you an ultimate experience. Be prepared for the great day with a training plan
Hydration and gels every 20 – 30 minutes
A good nutrition and hydration before the race and during the whole crossing can avoid moments of extreme fatigue and cramps
Travel to Cascais, Lisbon or Oeiras with time to acclimatize and adapt to the race courses and venue
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