LAGOA SWIMRUN

  • Sun, May 24, 2026
  • 25 80 
  • 4 races
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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


Lagoa

Races

STANDARD 4.780m swimming + 20.720m running Team

24 May, 2026
80 

STANDARD 4.780m swimming + 20.720m running Solo

24 May, 2026
50 

Sprint 2.700m swimming + 12.400m running Solo

24 May, 2026
35 

EXPERIENCE 1.500m swimming + 6.600m running Solo

24 May, 2026
25 

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