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 2025

Race Village at Çanakkale Ferry Pier

10:30 - 23:00

28 Aug 2025 - Race Registration: swim hats, timing chips and race number tattoos must be picked-up

13:00 - 23:00

29 Aug 2025 - Race Registration: swim hats, timing chips and race number tattoos must be picked-up

Race Day - 30 Aug 2025

05:15

Meet at Race Village, Çanakkale Ferry Pier

05:30-06.45

Bag drop zone opens / closes

06:30-07:00

Board the boat ready for departure

7:10

Boat departure

07:45

Arrive at the European side

08:30

Race start, Eceabat Beach

10:15

Race ends, Race Village, Çanakkale Ferry Pier

10:15-11:30

Race results

11:30-12:30

Awards Ceremony

RACE MAP

Hellespont Race Map

SPONSORS

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