Cyprus Swim Series - Pissouri Edition

The Cyprus Swim Series returns to Pissouri Beach for its third edition, bringing together swimmers from Cyprus and across Europe for three days of open-water swimming, endurance challenges and coastal sports. Set against the Mediterranean Sea, the event welcomes experienced athletes, recreational swimmers, teenagers and children, with race distances ranging from 500 metres to 8 kilometres. The programme includes individual races, a relay challenge, junior and kids’ competitions, plus a pre-race gathering with safety briefings and course analysis. Visitors can watch the races from the beach and enjoy the atmosphere of this international sporting event. Highlights - 8 km Endurance Swim: An individual open-water challenge for experienced swimmers - 8 km Relay: Compete as a team, with relay changes along the course - 5 km Endurance Race: A longer-distance challenge for adult swimmers - 3 km Challenge Race: A competitive middle-distance event - 1.25 km Juniors Race: For swimmers aged 13–17 - 500 m Kids Race: For children aged 8–12 - Pre-race briefing: Athlete registration, safety information and a Q&A session - Awards ceremonies: Recognition of race winners and participants Date and Schedule Dates: Friday, 13 November – Sunday, 15 November 2026 Friday, 13 November — Pre-race gathering - 18:00–19:00: Athlete bag collection - 19:00–19:30: Safety briefing and course analysis - 19:30–20:00: Q&A session Location: Columbia Beach Resort, Oval Conference Room. Saturday, 14 November — 3 km, 5 km and junior races - 06:30: Athlete check-in and body marking for 3 km and 5 km - 07:30: Check-in for junior and kids’ races - 08:00: 5 km race start - 08:05: 3 km race start - 10:00: Juniors and kids’ race starts - 11:00: Awards ceremony Sunday, 15 November — 8 km individual and relay races - 06:30: Athlete check-in and body marking - 07:15: Bus transfer to Prolimnos Beach - 08:00: 8 km individual and relay race starts - 12:30: Awards ceremony at Pissouri Beach Times are based on the official event programme and may be subject to change. Tickets and Prices - Spectators: The event is listed as free to attend. - Participants: Registration and paid race tickets are required. Prices depend on the selected distance and race category. Location Pissouri Beach, in front of Columbia Beach Resort Pissouri, Limassol District, Cyprus The 8 km races start at Prolimnos Beach and finish at Pissouri Beach. Practical Information - Public parking is available near the event venue. - Showers and toilets are available beside the swimming area. - Participants receive an official swimming cap and electronic timing chip. - Children and teenagers must be registered by a parent or legal guardian, with a signed parental consent form. - The event includes medical personnel and designated safety support. For race rules, eligibility, equipment requirements and any schedule changes, consult the official race manual before attending.