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Event summary
The Zêzere Swimrun is a swimrun race taking place in 2026 in the Central Portugal region, specifically around the Castelo de Bode dam area. This event offers three race distances: Standard (24.7 km total), Sprint (18.2 km total), and Experience (7.1 km total), combining swimming and running segments.
The race is open to all participants and follows the scenic and challenging routes along the Grande Rota do Zêzere (GRZ), with views over the Castelo de Bode reservoir, crossing through the villages of Fontes and Souto. The race atmosphere is adventurous and demanding, held in late summer with warm temperatures perfect for swimming in fresh water. The finish line is at the Praia Fluvial da Aldeia do Mato, maintaining a magical and inspiring setting.
The event includes multiple transitions between swimming and running, with significant elevation gains, making it suitable for athletes seeking a technical and endurance challenge in a unique natural environment.
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Start and finish at Praia Fluvial da Aldeia do Mato
Cut-off times:
• Standard: 7 hours
• Sprint: 4 hours
• Experience: 3 hours
Surface types: Trail running and freshwater swimming in a dam
Course format: Multiple swim and run transitions; Standard and Sprint have 6 swim/run transitions, Experience has 4
Race routes:
• Standard: 24.7 km total (3.6 km swim, 21.1 km run), longest swim 800 m, longest run 9 km, elevation gain 965 m
• Sprint: 18.2 km total (3.6 km swim, 14.6 km run), longest swim 800 m, longest run 5.5 km, elevation gain 735 m
• Experience: 7.1 km total (2.1 km swim, 5 km run), longest swim 800 m, longest run 2.8 km, elevation gain 277 m
Location
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STANDARD 3.600m swimming + 21.100m running Team
STANDARD 3.600m swimming + 21.100m running Solo
Sprint 3.600m swimming + 14.600m running Solo
EXPERIENCE 2.100m swimming + 5.000m running Solo
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib and swim cap (implied from event type)
🛟 Safety support: safety measures due to dam environment
