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Event summary
The Lagoa Swimrun is a swimrun race held in May along the stunning Algarve coast, starting at Ermida da Senhora da Rocha and finishing in the fishing village of Ferragudo. Now in its 5th edition, it is celebrated by swimrunners as one of the best courses with fantastic swims and breathtaking coastal views that are challenging depending on wind and weather conditions.
The event offers three distance options: Standard (25.5 km total with 4.78 km swimming and 20.72 km running), Sprint (15.1 km total with 2.7 km swimming and 12.4 km running), and Experience (8.1 km total with 1.5 km swimming and 6.6 km running). The course traverses the trails of the Seven Hanging Valleys, famous as the best hiking destination in Europe, and includes iconic beaches, caves accessible only by sea, and remarkable natural formations along the way.
The race is open to all swimrunners and provides a unique opportunity to explore this magnificent coastline in springtime with water temperatures averaging 18 degrees. The atmosphere is adventurous and scenic, offering a memorable challenge through spectacular natural landscapes.
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Age categories/divisions: Open to all swimrunners, no specific license requirement mentioned
Start/finish locations: Start at Ermida da Senhora da Rocha, finish in Ferragudo
Distances:
• Standard: 25.5 km total (4.78 km swim / 20.72 km run), 7 swim and 8 run transitions
• Sprint: 15.1 km total (2.7 km swim / 12.4 km run), 4 swim and 5 run transitions
• Experience: 8.1 km total (1.5 km swim / 6.6 km run), 2 swim and 3 run transitions
Cut-off times:
• Standard: 6 hours
• Sprint: 4 hours
• Experience: 3 hours
Longest swim segment: 1,000 m
Longest run segment:
• Standard & Sprint: 5,300 m
• Experience: 4,100 m
Elevation gain:
• Standard: 890 m D+
• Sprint: 560 m D+
• Experience: 175 m D+
Surface types: Coastal trails, beaches, caves, and rocky cliffs
Course format: Multiple swim and run segments alternating through natural coastal terrain
Prizes: Not specified
