SWIM 1KM

2024-09-22

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A great first challenge for open water swimming lovers. Come and try our 1km swim starting at Moitas Beach all the way back to Pescadores Beach in Cascais.

DETAILS

22º C

Avg. Air Temperature
in September

20-21º C

Avg. Water Temperature
in September

Ocean / Protected Bay

Laps:

Point to point

Distance:

1km

Start:

Cascais, Moitas Beach

In the water

Finish:

Cascais, Pescadores Beach

On land

Max Participants:

120

Cut-off:

45 minutes

Check-in Time Limit:

12:15 pm

Start Time:

12:30 pm

Award Ceremony:

1:15 pm

COURSE DETAILS

The 1 km swim will have its start in the water, in order for swimmers to safely pass the rocky beach.

The finish line waiting at Pescadores beach will be on land, where swimmers will have to cross the finish line inflatable arch.

With guidance buoys throughout the course – that you should keep on your left – this is a great first experience for beginners in open water swimming, or just a relaxing swim to take on a sunday morning with some friends.

SCHEDULE

TIME EVENT LOCATION
10:30am – 08:00pm Accreditation Cascais, Pescadores Beach

TIME EVENT LOCATION
11:00am – 12:15pm Accreditation Cascais, Moitas Beach
12:15pm Briefing Cascais, Moitas Beach
12:30pm Race Start Cascais, Moitas Beach
01:15pm Award Ceremony Cascais, Pescadores Beach

REGISTRATION

Don't miss your chance and register now!

Phase 1

February 26th - April 30th
20
  •  

Phase 2

May 1st - July 31st
30
  •  

Phase 3

August 1st - September 18th
35
  •  

Phase 1

February 26th - April 30th
  •  

Phase 2

May 1st - July 31st
  •  

Phase 3

August 1st - September 18th
  •  

Teams of 4 elements can compete in Travessia Lisboa-Cascais 20km.

Each team must have a support boat and skipper to accompany them.

Please check further details

Phase 1

February 26th - April 30th
20
  •  

Phase 2

May 1st - July 31st
30
  •  

Phase 3

August 1st - September 18th
35
  •  

RACE LICENSE

All swimmer's must have a race license. This can either be a federation license from the Portuguese Swimming Federation (FPN) or any of their international counterparts, or even from the Portuguese Triathlon Federation (FTP) ,or a race license obtained when registered online. Please choose whichever applies when you complete your registration.

TEAM DISCOUNT

Teams with 20 or more swimmers will get a discount on registration. Bring your friends and get a closer chance at one of the team awards!

GENERAL RULES

Reading and complying with race regulations is mandatory for participation as well as ensuring every swimmer's safety.

Check the rules and regulations below

EQUIPMENT

Swim Cap

Compulsory to wear the swim cap provided at accreditation

Goggles

Optional

Wetsuit

Allowed if the water temperature is inferior to 20ºC
Compulsory if the water temperature is lower than 18ºC

Timing Chip

Compulsory use on the ankle
Delivered before entering the start area

Watch

Allowed

BIB Tattoos

Athletes who do not wear a wetsuit will be marked with numbers on their back, arms and hands.
Athletes wearing a wetsuit will be marked with numbers on their hands.

Safety Buoy

Forbidden

BANNED EQUIPMENT

Materials or objects to aid buoyancy, propulsion and breathing such as, but not limited to: pullbuoys, fins and snorkels

SWIMMERS

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Race Regulations contain mandatory information, fundamental for a safe participation in the event. Reading and complying with the regulations is mandatory.

Training for this challenge can give you an ultimate experience.

Be hydrated all the time before the race

AWARDS

The following rankings will be awarded per each category:

MEN OVERALL

1st, 2nd, 3rd

WOMEN OVERALL

1st, 2nd, 3rd

TEAMS

1st, 2nd, 3rd*

*Please note that Team Awards will be given according to the combined score from the event's 3.8km, 1.9km and 1km races.

SERVICES

CLOAKROOM

Swimmers will be able to leave their belongings at the start, in Moitas Beach, in order to collect them at the finish area.

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