MessengerOeiras Open Water Race 2026
Event summary
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.
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Age categories/divisions:
• 15-17 years (2009-2011)
• 18-19 years (2007-2008)
• 20-24 years (2002-2006)
• 25-34 years (1992-2001)
• 35-44 years (1982-1991)
• 45-54 years (1972-1981)
• 55-64 years (1962-1971)
• 65-74 years (1952-1961)
• 75-84 years (1942-1951)
• 85+ years (up to 1941)
Start/finish locations: Praia de Caxias, Oeiras
Start times per category/distance:
• 3,000 meters: 9:00
• 1,500 meters: 11:00
• 750 meters: 12:00
Cut-off times:
• 3,000 meters: 90 minutes
• 1,500 meters: 50 minutes
• 750 meters: 40 minutes
Bib pick-up time and location:
• May 30, 2026, at Praia de Caxias, Oeiras
• 3,000 meters + pack 3 distances: 7:00–8:50
• 1,500 meters: 9:00–10:45
• 750 meters: 10:45–11:45
Participants limit: 1,000 individual participants
Registration deadline: May 29, 2026
Surface types: Open water in the Atlantic Ocean
Course format: Laps with start and finish on the beach; 750m and 1,500m are one lap, 3,000m is two laps with a mandatory beach exit between laps
Race routes:
• 750 meters: 1 lap
• 1,500 meters: 1 lap
• 3,000 meters: 2 laps with beach passage between laps
Timing method: Electronic chip timing with chip and wristband provided; chip must be worn on the ankle and returned after the race
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid station with solid and liquid refreshments at the finish line
Prizes:
• Trophies for top 3 absolute male and female finishers in 750m, 1,500m, and 3,000m
• Team classification trophies for 1,500m and 3,000m (based on top 5 athletes’ combined times)
• Trophies for top 3 male and female in the pack 3 distances
• Winners receive free entry to the 2027 edition
Location
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Open Water 3000 m
Open Water 1500 m
Open Water 750 m
Open Water 3000m + 1500m + 750m
Kids Oeiras Games
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: swim cap, timing chip, technical t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: kit with solid and liquid refreshments at finish
⏱️ Electronic chip timing with individual classification
🛟 Safety support: medical teams and ambulances on course and at start/finish
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident coverage included
📸 Photography coverage by FOTOP available online after the event
