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View eventSetúbal Open Water Race
The Setúbal Open Water Race is a swimming competition held on March 28, 2026, at Praia do Creiro in Setúbal, Portugal. This open water race offers three distances: 750 meters, 1,500 meters, and 3,000 meters, with the option to compete in all three distances as a pack.
Participation is open to individuals and teams aged 15 and above, with no mention of license requirements. The event is homologated by the Portuguese Swimming Federation and supported by HMS Sports and the Setúbal City Council. The race takes place in the Atlantic Ocean, starting and finishing on the beach, providing a unique ocean swimming experience.
The race features staggered starts with small groups of athletes, and includes trophies for top finishers in individual distances and team classifications. The atmosphere is competitive and organized, with professional timing and safety measures in place.
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View eventOeiras Open Water Race 2026
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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View event5th Edition GREAT DESCENT 2026
The 5th Edition of the Grande Descida de Castelo Bode is a multi-stage open water swimming competition held on June 5-7, 2026, in Portugal. The event consists of six stages covering a total distance of approximately 50 km along the Castelo de Bode reservoir.
Participants can compete in one or multiple stages, or as part of a relay team of two swimmers. The race is open to swimmers aged 14 and older who hold a license from the Portuguese Swimming Federation or equivalent recognized by FINA. Each stage takes place at different river beach locations across the municipalities of Figueiró dos Vinhos, Vila de Rei, Ferreira do Zêzere, and Abrantes.
The event offers a competitive atmosphere with individual and relay classifications, monetary prizes for top finishers in each stage and overall, and commemorative awards for all participants. Support boats accompany swimmers for safety, and the race embraces the scenic natural water landscapes of the Castelo de Bode reservoir.
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View event2nd Baixa d’Areia Beach Open Water Race
The 2nd Baixa d’Areia Open Water Race takes place on June 7, 2026, in Água de Pau, São Miguel (Azores). This competition is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in the Atlantic Ocean, the race provides swimmers with the opportunity to compete in a sea environment while earning official ranking points for the National Circuit. The event is open to Open Water (AA) and Masters Open Water swimmers.
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View eventI GREAT PRIZE ZEUS
The ZEUS Open Water Grand Prix 2026 is a national and international open water swimming event taking place on June 10, 2026, at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (River Zêzere), Tomar, Portugal.
Organized by Sociedade Filarmónica Gualdim Pais (SFGP), the event offers multiple race distances designed for swimmers of different ages and performance levels.
Participants can compete in the following open water distances: 500 m, 1,500 m, 1,500 m (wetsuit category), 3,000 m, and 25 km ultramarathon.
The 25 km race connects Dornes (Ferreira do Zêzere) to Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão (Tomar), while the remaining distances are held in circuit format at Praia Fluvial do Alqueidão.
The event is open to national and international swimmers of both genders, starting from 10 years of age (depending on distance).
Start Times:
• 07:30 – 25 km
• 11:00 – 500 m
• 11:30 – 3,000 m
• 11:45 – 1,500 m (wetsuit)
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View event22nd Sines Bay Open Water Race
The 22nd Sines Bay Open Water Race takes place on June 14, 2026, at Praia Vasco da Gama, in Sines. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in the Atlantic Ocean, the competition features a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, alongside 1000m and 400m promotional distances. The race contributes to the national ranking and offers athletes the opportunity to compete in sea conditions along the Alentejo coast.
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View eventJBSL Open Water Swimming Event
The Joaquim Bernardo de Sousa Lobo Sea Swimming Race takes place on June 21, 2026, in Nazaré, Portugal. Founded in 1958, this is one of the most historic and emblematic open water swimming events in the country.
The race is held in the Atlantic Ocean and follows an “out-and-back” course of approximately 1.8 km, combining physical challenge with strong cultural and maritime heritage. The event promotes ocean awareness, community identity, and inclusive participation, welcoming both federated and non-federated swimmers, including neurodivergent athletes.
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View eventXX Bessone Basto Open Water Crossing
The XX Bessone Basto Open Water Crossing takes place on July 5, 2026, in Oeiras, along the coastline between Paço de Arcos and Porto de Recreio. This event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in sea conditions on the Lisbon coastline, the competition includes a 2500m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, as well as 1000m and 250m promotional events. The race contributes to the national ranking standings.
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View eventSWIM GRAND PRIX
The Swim Grand Prix 2026 is the biggest open water swimming event in Portugal. This swimming race offers various distances to accommodate different levels of swimmers, making it accessible for both amateurs and experienced athletes.
The event welcomes all participants, including those without licenses, fostering a broad community atmosphere. It is part of a series that brings competitive and recreational swimmers together in a festive and motivating environment.
Swimmers will experience unique open water landscapes, adding an inspiring natural element to the competition. The event also features parallel races for different age groups or categories, promoting inclusivity and family participation.
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VI Goma Open Water Meeting
The VI Goma Open Water Meeting takes place on August 1, 2026, at Barragem das Andorinhas, in Sobradelo da Goma (Póvoa de Lanhoso). The event is part of the XIX National Open Water Circuit 2025–2026, organized under the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN).
Held in reservoir conditions, the competition includes a 3000m official Circuit race for Open Water (AA) and Masters AA swimmers, as well as 1500m and 400m promotional distances. The stage contributes to the national ranking standings.
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