Hellespont Swim

THE WORLD’S OLDEST SWIM. It’s been said that you can’t call yourself a true open water swimmer until you’ve completed this historic cross-continental swim from Europe to Asia in Turkey. From the challenge of the swim itself to the region’s incredible history, this event is a must-do for open water swimmers from around the globe.

Race information

SCHEDULE

Race Registrations - 28 & 29 Aug 2024

12:00 - 20:00

28 Aug 2024 - Race Registration, race hats & timing chips must be picked-up

10:00 - 22:00

29 Aug 2024 - Race Registration, race hats & timing chips must be picked-up

Race Day - 30 Aug 2024

05:15

Meeting in the race finish area

06:30-07:00

Collecting personal belongings

06:30-07:00

Departure for the boat

07:10

Boat departure

07:45

Arriving to the European side

08:30

Race starting time

10:15

Race ending time

10:15-11:30

Getting race results

11:30-12:30

Awards Ceremony

RACE MAP

Hellespont Race Map

SPONSORS

Swimtrek Wilusa