The IX Prova de Mar do Lido Galomar is an open water swimming race taking place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar in Santa Cruz, Cani\u00e7o, Madeira. The event features two distances: a promotional 1000 meters and a main 3000 meters race.<\/p>\n
Open to all swimmers aged 12 and above, including federated and non-federated athletes, with age categories spanning from youth to masters. The race is part of the Madeira Open Water Swimming Championship 2025\/2026, attracting competitive and popular swimmers alike. The course is a challenging circuit in the sea with strong currents and natural orientation challenges due to sunrise and buoy placement.<\/p>\n
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Regulation link \u2197<\/a><\/strong> Age categories\/divisions:<\/strong> Start\/finish locations:<\/strong> Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar, Santa Cruz, Cani\u00e7o, Madeira<\/p>\n Start times per category\/distance:<\/strong> Bib pick-up time and location:<\/strong> 09:30 to 10:30 at Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar<\/p>\n Cut-off times:<\/strong> Race routes:<\/strong> Prizes:<\/strong> Medals for 1st place in each age category and trophies for absolute winners in both distances, by sex<\/p>\n","race_benefits":"","event_faq_headline":"FAQ","event_faq_items":[{"item_title":"How can I register for the event?","item_description":"Federated swimmers must register by June 15, 2026, via the Associa\u00e7\u00e3o de Nata\u00e7\u00e3o da Madeira. Non-federated swimmers can register online on the ANM website or on the event day with a participation fee and submission of a responsibility waiver."},{"item_title":"Can children participate?","item_description":"Yes, the event is open to swimmers aged 12 and older, with a specific 1000m distance for the 12-13 age category."},{"item_title":"What are the time limits for the races?","item_description":"The 1000m race must be completed within 45 minutes, and the 3000m race within 90 minutes."},{"item_title":"Is special swimwear required?","item_description":"The use of wetsuits depends on water temperature: mandatory below 18\u00baC, optional between 18\u00baC and 20\u00baC, and prohibited above 20\u00baC."},{"item_title":"How do I get to the event location?","item_description":"The event takes place at the Complexo Balnear do Lido Galomar in Santa Cruz, Cani\u00e7o, Madeira. Specific transport or parking details are not provided."}],"event_date_start":"20260621","event_date_end":"20260621","event_start_time":"","event_country":"portugal","event_ticket_url":"https:\/\/www.anatacaodamadeira.pt\/index.php\/competicoes\/calendario\/icalrepeat.detail\/2026\/06\/21\/865\/34%7C32%7C36%7C67%7C38%7C39\/ix-prova-de-mar-do-lido-galomar","event_latitude":"32.6874","event_longitude":"-16.7912","event_rating":"","is_hot_event":false,"event_participants_count":"0","organizer_avatar":false,"event_gallery":false,"purchasing_all_variations_through_woocommerce":false,"optional_extras":false,"organizer_website":{"title":"","url":"","target":"","0":""}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/56943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56943"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/56943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56944,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/56943\/revisions\/56944"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=56943"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=56943"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racefinder.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=56943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nRegulation link \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 AA12\/13 (12-13 years, only 1000m)
\n\u2022 AA14\/15 (14-15 years)
\n\u2022 AA16\/17 (16-17 years)
\n\u2022 AA18\/19 (18-19 years)
\n\u2022 AA+20 (20+ years elite)
\n\u2022 Master AA1 (25-39 years)
\n\u2022 Master AA2 (40-54 years)
\n\u2022 Master AA3 (55+ years)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Promotional 1000m: 11:00
\n\u2022 Main 3000m: 11:00<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 1000m: 45 minutes
\n\u2022 3000m: 90 minutes<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 1000m: 1 lap of the yellow-marked circuit
\n\u2022 3000m: 3 laps of the yellow-marked circuit<\/p>\n