SWIMRUN TÂMEGA 2026
Event summary
The Swimrun Tâmega is a swimrun event held on June 1 and 2, 2024, in the Tâmega region, Portugal, organized by Associação Swimrun Nós Nadamos, Nós Corremos and Paredes Aventura, with the support of the municipalities of Penafiel and Marco de Canaveses. The event combines open water swimming and trail running in alternating segments across natural landscapes.
The program includes several race formats: Sprint (individual), Standard (individual and teams), Marathon (teams) and a youth race (Swimrun Kids). The courses feature multiple swim and run sections, with varying distances and elevation, designed for both beginners and experienced athletes.
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Date
June 1 and 2, 2024
Location
Penafiel and Marco de Canaveses, Portugal
Start / Finish
Start area near Entre-os-Rios (transport provided)
Secretariat and event center: Parque de Alpendurada e Matos
Distances
Sprint (Individual):
Total – 16.4 km
Swimming – 2.75 km
Running – 13.65 km
Standard:
Total – 30.4 km
Swimming – 3.25 km
Running – 27.15 km
Marathon (Teams):
Total – 42.4 km
Swimming – 5.25 km
Running – 37.15 km
Start Times
June 2:
09:00 – Start of main races
June 1:
Swimrun Kids event (schedule defined by organization)
Participation
Open to athletes of all nationalities.
Minimum age: 4 years (Kids categories).
Standard and Marathon include individual and team (pairs) participation formats.
Registration Deadline
May 28, 2024
Time Limit
Sprint – 4 hours
Standard – 6 hours
Marathon – 8–9 hours
Aid Stations
Aid stations with liquids (water, isotonic, cola) and food (fruit, snacks, energy products) along the course.
Timing
Electronic timing system with intermediate checkpoints.
Surface / Course type
Mixed course with open water swimming and trail/off-road running sections.
Participant limit
Minimum of 30 participants per race required for realization.
Schedule
Includes secretariat, athlete briefing, transport to start, race start and awards ceremony.
Age categories
Kids categories (4–18 years) and adult individual and team classifications.
Location
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Marathon 5.250m swimming + 37.150m running Solo
Marathon 5.250m swimming + 37.150m running Duos
STANDARD 3.250m swimming + 27.150m running Duos
STANDARD 3.250m swimming + 27.150m running Solo
Sprint 2.750m swimming + 13.650m running Solo
Descovery 4 km Solo
Benefits
🎽 Race participation and official classification
🏅 Prizes for top 3 finishers in each category
⏱ Electronic timing with checkpoints
🥤 Aid stations with food and drinks
🚑 Medical assistance and emergency support
🛡 Personal accident insurance included


