5th Edition GREAT DESCENT 2026

The 2nd Baixa d’Areia Open Water Race takes place on June 7, 2026, in Água de Pau, São Miguel (Azores). This competition is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).

Held in the Atlantic Ocean, the race provides swimmers with the opportunity to compete in a sea environment while earning official ranking points for the National Circuit. The event is open to Open Water (AA) and Masters Open Water swimmers.

The ZEUS Open Water Grand Prix 2026 is a national and international open water swimming event taking place on June 10, 2026, at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (River Zêzere), Tomar, Portugal.

Organized by Sociedade Filarmónica Gualdim Pais (SFGP), the event offers multiple race distances designed for swimmers of different ages and performance levels.

Participants can compete in the following open water distances: 500 m, 1,500 m, 1,500 m (wetsuit category), 3,000 m, and 25 km ultramarathon.

The 25 km race connects Dornes (Ferreira do Zêzere) to Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (Tomar), while the remaining distances are held in circuit format at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão.

The event is open to national and international swimmers of both genders, starting from 10 years of age (depending on distance).

Start Times:
• 07:30 – 25 km
• 11:00 – 500 m
• 11:30 – 3,000 m
• 11:45 – 1,500 m (wetsuit)
• 11:50 – 1,500 m

The Oeiras Open Water Race 2026 is an open water swimming competition taking place on May 30, 2026, at Praia de Caxias in Oeiras, Portugal. The event offers three distances: 750 meters, 1,500 meters, and 3,000 meters, with an option to compete in all three distances through a special pack.

Participation is open to individuals and teams aged 15 and above. The race features staggered starts with groups of eight swimmers every 10 seconds, and mandatory use of a swim cap and timing chip provided by the organization. There is also a children’s race integrated into the Jogos de Oeiras.

The race course consists of laps starting and finishing on the beach, with the 3,000-meter race requiring two laps. The event is organized by Clube Olímpico de Oeiras with support from the Câmara Municipal de Oeiras and HMS Sports, promising a competitive and well-supported open water swimming experience in the Atlantic Ocean.

The 22nd Sines Bay Open Water Race takes place on June 14, 2026, at Praia Vasco da Gama, in Sines. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).

Held in the Atlantic Ocean, the competition features a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1000m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking and offers athletes the opportunity to compete in sea conditions along the Alentejo coast.