Open Water Swimming Challenge - Α' Voula Beach - ATHINES By The Sea

The major swimming event of XTERRA Greece is the last summer gathering of open water swimmers each year and takes place at a beach along the southern coastline of Athens. The start and finish of the race are centered in Voula, part of the Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni.

In pursuit of innovation, adventure, and a unique experience, XTERRA Greece - TRIMORE Sport Events dares to stand out, having established a distinctive race that includes the island of Hydrousa (a small islet opposite the beach, around which participants swim) in the race terrain, as well as introducing distances of 10 km and 200 m, in addition to the classic ones: 1k | 2.5k | 5k.

The swimming event of XTERRA Greece, which began in 2013, has brought a new dimension to open water swimming competitions in Greece. As a result, it is now considered one of the country’s top swimming races—a reference model in terms of safety, quality, and unique (adventurous) experience—attracting athletes from all corners of Greece and abroad.

The Open Sea is an excellent terrain to showcase the talent of swimming, in addition to swimming pool gyms, in a land where the sea is its element! XTERRA Greece, fully embraces the quote: "Greece is not land .. it is a sea that embraces the land!”

The great XTERRA Greece Open Water Swimming Race is the last summer meeting for swimmers and takes place, on the beach of the coastline of the southern suburbs of Attica. This year, the Venue of the Event will take place focusing on the facilities of the Municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni! In search of innovation, adventure and special experience, XTERRA Greece - TRIMORE Sport Events, dares once again and creates a special race in which it includes Ydrousa (an island opposite the Beach around which the participants will swim) in the race terrain as well as the distance of 10 km between the distances to participate.

The XTERRA Greece Open Water Swimming Race, launched in 2013, gave a new dimension to the swimming events, making it today the top swimming event of the year, a benchmark for athletes from every corner of Greece and abroad.

 An Unforgettable experience for all

Those who have reached the age of 18 and have a proven (medically) good physical condition are eligible to participate. Athletes under 18 years of age must have their parent / guardian signed consent. Athletes that are under 16 years old are allowed to participate at the 1000m distance or the children's race.

• 10k O.W.S. distance (2 laps)
• 5k O.W.S. distance (1 lap)
• 2,5k O.W.S. distance (1 lap)
• 1k O.W.S. distance (1 lap)
• 0,2k O.W.S. Super sprint distance (one way)
• Kids Cross Aquathlon Race
• Kids Acticities