TRAVESSIA OEIRAS – CASCAIS 10KM

2024-09-21

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An open water swimming race, point to point, starting at Torre Beach in Oeiras and finishing at Pescadores Beach in Cascais, for a total of 10km.

DETAILS

22ºC

Avg. Air Temperature
in September

20º / 21º C

Avg. Water Temperature
in September

Ocean

Laps:

Point to point

Distance:

10km

Start:

Oeiras, Torre Beach

In the water

Finish:

Cascais, Pescadores Beach

In the water

Max Participants:

120 Cut-off:

4 hours (at the 8km marker)

Check-in Time Limit:

7:35 am

Start Time:

8:00 am

Award Ceremony:

12:30 pm

COURSE DETAILS

The Marathon swim Travessia Oeiras-Cascais 10km starts at Torre Beach, in Oeiras, facing south.

Swimmers will line up in the water to begin, and after passing the 1579 S. Julião da Barra Fort they will turn towards Cascais.

Throughout the course swimmers can expect guiding buoys every 500m as well as 2 aid stations.

The finish line in Cascais will also be in the water, in front of Pescadores Beach.

The tide will not have impact on the swimmers performance, however this first kilometer can be subject to some of the current’s effects.

In order to guarantee every participant’s safety, a safety buoy attached to their ankles is mandatory.

SCHEDULE

TIME EVENT LOCATION

03:00pm Press Conference Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos

05:00pm Briefing & Accreditation Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos

TIME EVENT LOCATION

06:00am – 07:30am Accreditation Oeiras, Torre Beach

07:35am Swimmer Call Oeiras, Torre Beach

07:50am Event Anthem Oeiras, Torre Beach

08:00am Race Start Oeiras, Torre Beach

10:15am ETA First Swimmer Cascais, Pescadores Beach

10:30am Flower Ceremony Cascais, Pescadores Beach

12:15pm ETA Last Swimmer Cascais, Pescadores Beach

12:30pm Award Ceremony Cascais, Pescadores Beach

TIME EVENT LOCATION

01:15pm Team Award Ceremony Cascais, Pescadores Beach

REGISTRATION

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80 €

90 €

100 €

€

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

here.

80 €

90 €

100 €

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!

DISTANCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

We advise all participants in Travessia Oeiras-Cascais 10km to have completed an open water swimming event of at least 5km in the last 5 years.

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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 21ºC
Compulsory if the water temperature is lower than 18ºC

Timing Chip

Compulsory use on the wrist
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

Compulsory

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.

Race Briefing is mandatory. Swimmer’s will be able to check-in and colect their swimmer’s kit at the race briefing location.

Training for this challenge can give you an ultimate experience. Be prepared for the great day with a training plan

Hydration and gels every 20 – 30 minutes

A good nutrition and hydration before the race and during the whole crossing can avoid moments of extreme fatigue and cramps

Travel to Cascais, Lisbon or Oeiras with time to acclimatize and adapt to the race courses and venue

AID STATIONS

2 aid stations along the course

Platform

(these aid stations are for swimmers to access and re-supply)

NUTRITION

Water

Banana

Cola Drink

Gels

AWARDS

The following rankings will be awarded per each category:

MEN OVERALL

1st, 2nd, 3rd

WOMEN OVERALL

1st, 2nd, 3rd

AGE GROUPS

*Men and Women

1st

TEAMS

1st, 2nd, 3rd*

*Please note that Team Awards will be given according to the combined score from the event's 20km, 10km and 5km races.

AGE GROUPS

The following age groups will be awarded:

18-19, 20-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75-84

SERVICES

SHUTTLE

Swimmers will have access to a shuttle before and after the race that will bring them from Cascais to Oeiras. Available schedules will be communicated closer to race day.

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
03:00pm	Press Conference	Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos
05:00pm	Briefing & Accreditation	Lisbon, Padrão dos Descobrimentos

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
01:15pm	Team Award Ceremony	Cascais, Pescadores Beach

TRAVESSIA OEIRAS – CASCAIS 10KM

2024-09-21