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Event summary
The Penacova Swimrun is a swimrun race held in the beautiful natural surroundings of Penacova, located in the center of Portugal. The event showcases stunning trails along the Mondego River, including highlights such as Praia do Reconquinho, Penedo do Castro viewpoint, Emídio da Silva viewpoint, and the iconic Livraria do Mondego.
The race offers two distance formats: Standard with a total distance of 25.4 km (3.2 km swim and 22.2 km run) and Sprint with a total distance of 16.3 km (2 km swim and 14.3 km run). Both formats feature multiple swim and run transitions and challenging elevation gains, making it a demanding and scenic competition.
The Penacova Swimrun is open to all participants and includes a special “Swimrun Kids” format, providing an opportunity for younger athletes to experience the sport in a family-friendly atmosphere. Supported by the Municipality of Penacova, the event is well positioned due to its natural beauty and proximity to Coimbra with good hotel availability.
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Start/finish locations: Penacova, along the Mondego River trails
Cut-off times: Standard – 6 hours, Sprint – 4 hours
Surface types: Forest trails, single tracks, river swim sections
Course format: Multiple swim and run transitions (Standard: 5 swim / 5 run; Sprint: 4 swim / 4 run)
Race routes: Standard – Total 25.4 km (3.2 km swim, 22.2 km run); Sprint – Total 16.3 km (2 km swim, 14.3 km run)
