Swimrun Portugal for the first time in Troia

The Swimrun sporting event – a combination of trail running and open-water swimming – will take place for the first time in Tróia on 16 April

This endurance competition demands speed, stamina and strategy, where the entire course is completed using the equipment with which the race begins. Participants who accept the challenge will cover an outdoor route involving multiple transitions between open-water swimming (sea and river), and trail running along the golden sand stretch of Tróia (around 17 km long), through the Caldeira lagoon right in the heart of the Sado Estuary and past the centuries-old Roman ruins with the Arrábida Hills as a backdrop.

Registration for the two distances (Standard distance – 28 km and Sprint distance – 18 km (individual)) is now open at: 

More information about the event: https://www.swimrunportugal.com/troia

This edition also features the “Kids” format aimed at youngsters, where they will have the opportunity to experience the discipline. The minimum age for participation is 6 years old. Registration is free by sending an email to: swimrun.portugal@gmail.com

The Tróia leg (16 April) is the debut on the 2023 Swimrun Portugal national circuit, joining the legs already presented in the calendar: Azores (São Miguel Island), Lagoa (Algarve), Tâmega (Entre-os-Rios), Zêzere (Abrantes), Vale do Lobo and Madeira (Machico).

Right now, Swimrun is a global phenomenon with over 700 races in various European countries and more than 8,000 finishers across its various formats.

DISTANCES

STANDARD

TOTAL DISTANCE – 26.500 m
Swimming – 3,900 m
Run – 22,600 m
TRANSITIONS – 5 Swimming0 / 6 Run
Longest swim distance – 1,100 m
Longest run distance – 8,300 m
Total elevation gain – 200 D+
Time limit: 6 hours

SPRINT (Individual Format)

TOTAL DISTANCE – 18.300 m
Swimming – 2,800 m
Race – 15,500 m
TRANSITIONS – 3 Swimming / 4 Running
Longest swim distance – 1,300 m
Running distancelength – 8,000 m
Total elevation gain – 176 D+
Time limit: 4 hours