March 28th 2026

We count on you!

Jan 01 2025 00:00 to Mar 28 2026 08:59 Apply now!
Mar 28 2026 09:00 to Dec 31 2027 00:00 Registration closed
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The Event

Open water challenge in the boundless Atlantic waters!

The sixth edition of the Setúbal Open Water Race arrives on March 28, 2026, at Praia do Creiro , in Setúbal.

The Competition is approved by the Federação Portuguesa de Natação (Portuguese Swimming Federation) and has three distances:

  • 750 metres
  • 1.500 metres
  • 3.000 metres

Those who wish to enjoy the full experience can choose the 3-distance Pack and benefit from a special price.

Set your goal and come achieve it in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Participation can be individual or as part of a team. Don't miss out on the initiative promoted by HMS Sports and the Setúbal City Council.

FOTOP Partnership

On 28 March 2026, FOTOP will be present at the event with several photographers. The photographs will be available on the FOTOP website.

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Registration

Dates and Registration Fees

  750m 1500m 3000m 3 Distance Pack (*)
Until February 20 12€ 16€ 20€ 42€
From February 21 to March 20 14€ 18€ 22€ 48€
From March 21 to 27 16€ 20€ 24€ 54€

(*) 3 Distance Pack: available through the individual and team forms, for the same athlete.

Jan 01 2025 00:00 to Mar 28 2026 08:59
Mar 28 2026 09:00 to Dec 31 2027 00:00
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Information

Routes and schedules

Start and Finish Lines

Minimum age for participation

  • 15 years old

Three courses

  • 750 metres
  • Start: 12:00 PM
  • 1 lap (starting and finishing on the seashore)
  • Time limit: 40 minutes
  • 1.500 metres
  • Start: 11:00 AM
  • 1 laps (starting and finishing on the seashore)
  • Time limit: 50 minutes
  • 3.000 metres
  • Start: 9:00 AM
  • 2 laps (starting and finishing on the seashore)
  • Time limit: 90 minutes

Mandatory usage

  • Swim Cap and timing chip provided by the organisation

Procedures at Starting Line

  • Athletes must line up in the boxes identified for the respective course
  • Athletes are lined up by the arrival order at the box
  • 8 athletes will start at once, with a gap of 10 seconds between each start
  • The race only starts when the athlete steps on the timing mat placed in the starting area

Supplies

  • Solid and liquid supply kit at the end of the race

Procedures at Finish Line

  • The timing chip must be returned to the event organisation at the end of the race

Race Packet

  • Includes a swim cap, a timing chip, and a technical t-shirt

Race Packet Pick Up

Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at Praia do Creiro (Setúbal) , according to the course in which you are registered:

  • 3.000 metres + 3-distance Pack: from 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM
  • 1.500 metres: from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM
  • 750 metres: from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

To pick-up the race packet, you must present the registration confirmation received in your email inbox after payment.

  • If you do not have this registration confirmation with you, you may be required to present an identification document (Identity Card, Citizen Card, Driving Licence)

To pick-up the race packet on behalf of another athlete, you must present the registration confirmation of the athlete holding the race number, received in their email inbox after payment.

  • If the person picking-up the race packet does not have this registration confirmation with them, an identification document may be required (Identity Card, Citizen Card, Driving Licence)

Prizes

Trophies will be awarded to the following athletes:

  • Top three overall male and female finishers in the 750m, 1,900m, and 3,800m events
  • Winning team of the team classification (only for the 1.500m and 3.000m courses) (*)
  • Top three male and female finishers among those registered for the 3-distance pack

(*) For the team classification, the first five athletes are considered, regardless of gender, based on the sum of times. All members must use the same team name when registering.

To the male and female winners of each category of the 750 metre, 1.500 metre and 3.000 metre courses will be offered a registration for the Setúbal Open Water Race 2027 edition, with registration valid only for the respective athletes.

Schedule - March 28th, 2026

  • 7:00 AM: Cloakroom opening
  • 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM: Race packet pickup for the 3.000 metres + pack of 3 distances
  • 9:00 AM: 3.000 metre start
  • 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM: Race packet pickup for the 1.500 metres
  • 10:15 AM: 3.000 metre podium
  • 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM: Race packet pickup for the 750 metres
  • 11:00 AM: 1.500 metre start
  • 11:40 AM: 1.500 metre podium
  • 12:00 PM: 750 metre start
  • 12:30 PM: 750 metre podium + pack of 3 distances
  • 1:00 PM: Event closing

2025 Results

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HMS Sports Store

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Contacts

  Assistance for Athletes

Phone contacts from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

  • Address: R. Principal, nº63, Bairro da Mina
    2785-163 São Domingos de Rana
  • HMS Sports - VAT number: 508 383 528

Organisation

Institutional Partner

Sponsor

Official Logistics Partner

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