Distance3km
DifficultyEasy
Water temperature81°F
RaceYes

Swimmingrace 2027

Technical direction: Trips Viaggi

The event

Swimming Race Free Tour: open water swimming in the lakes of Lazio

The Swimming Race (Free Tour) is an open water swimming event held in several scenic locations in Lazio: Lake Castel Gandolfo, Lake Bracciano (Trevignano area) and Lake Vico. Designed to offer an accessible and authentic experience to all swimming enthusiasts, it invites participants to enjoy open water swimming without the pressure of a race.

Course: 3 km at every stop
Format: Non-competitive, single ranking
Registration: On site only, before the start
Fee: €15 per stop

The stops

Stop 1 · 31 May 2026

Castel Gandolfo

Lake Castel Gandolfo

Stop 2 · 6 September 2026

Trevignano

Lake Bracciano

Stop 3 · 4 October 2026

Vico

Lake Vico

The program

Each stop features a 3 km course. The start is marked by an inflatable arch and the course by buoys along the way. Swimmers must wear a safety buoy; minimal assistance is provided in the water.

At the end, the third half: a convivial moment to share the experience, an integral part of the event.

Registration

Price per person

Participation fee

per stop: €15

On site only. Registration takes place at the venue before the start and the fee is paid on site. There is no advance registration and no race pack.

Useful tips

Preparation: train in the pool or in open water for at least 60–70 minutes continuously.
Breakfast: light, rich in carbohydrates and low in fat; avoid alcohol before the event.
Pace: start at a moderate pace and find a steady breathing rhythm before speeding up.
Help: if you need assistance, raise one arm to signal for help.

Regulations

General regulations

The Swimming Race (Free Tour) is an open water swimming event structured like a race, with an official start, a buoy-marked course and a defined finish, but it is not a competitive event. It aims to promote open water swimming, offering an organised, accessible and safe experience open to swimmers of all levels.

Registration and participation contribution

Registration takes place exclusively on site, before the start.
The participation contribution is €15 for each event.
No advance registration is available and no payment methods other than on-site payment are accepted.
The contribution is not a race entry fee, but a contribution supporting the organisation and activities of the event.

Ranking and timing

There is a single overall ranking, with no age or level categories.
Finish times are recorded by the organisers without official timing systems, for information and organisational purposes only.

Awards and materials

No prizes, medals or official awards are provided.
No race pack or gadgets are included.

Conduct and safety

All participants must wear a mandatory safety buoy.
Swimmers must follow the course, keeping to the marker buoys.
Minimal assistance is provided in the water.
In case of emergency, swimmers must raise one arm to signal for help.

Third half and event philosophy

The Swimming Race (Free Tour) is conceived as a “training session shaped like a race”: a structured swim that recreates race dynamics, without competitive pressure. The participation contribution is used to:

cover organisational and safety costs;
make the final third half possible, a convivial moment of sharing considered an integral part of the event.

General conditions

The organisers reserve the right to modify, suspend or cancel the event if weather or environmental conditions are not suitable for it to take place safely.