Location

Lyon

Distances

Swimming across Lyon (7K) - 5K - 3K - 1.1K - Team challenge (1.1K)

Date

05/09/2026 2:00 pm

Category

River series

About the event

Experience open water swimming in the heart of the city at Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle Lyon. Swim in the Rhône River and cross Lyon in a spectacular urban setting.

Event schedule

September 5th

2.00 p.m.

Swimmers' village opens

2.00 p.m.

Swimming cap collection for Swimming across Lyon (7K)
with and without fins - Quai Melina Mercouri (Quai Augagneur)

3.30 p.m.

Swimming cap collection for Sunday events
Quai Melina Mercouri (Quai Augagneur)

4.00 p.m.

Meeting point at the start of 7K race at Cité Internationale

4.45 p.m.

Briefing for 7K - Swimming across Lyon with and without fins

5.00 p.m.

Start of 7K - Swimming across Lyon with and without fins

7.00 p.m.

End of collecting swimming cap for Sunday event

7.15 p.m.

Medal ceremony for 7K with and without fins
Parc des Berges Nord

September 6th

8.00 a.m.

Swimming cap collection for 5K with and without fins
Winston Churchill bridge

9.15 a.m.

Briefing for 5K with and without fins
Winston Churchill bridge

9.30 a.m.

Start of 5K with and without fins
Winston Chruchill bridge

9.30 a.m.

Swimming cap collection for 3K, 1.1K and team challenge
Quai Augagneur

10.00 a.m.

Briefing for 3K with and without fins - Quai Augagneur

10.15 a.m.

Start of 3K with and wothout fins - Quai Augagneur

11.30 a.m.

Briefing for 1.1K and team challenge - Morand bridge

11.45 a.m.

Start of 1.1K and team challenge - Morand bridge

12.30 p.m.

Medal ceremony - Swimmers' village - Quai Augagneur

Race distances

1.1K

Discovery

Perfect for beginners and intermediate swimmers

3K

EVOLUTION

Challenging distance for experienced swimmers

5K & 7K

PERFORMANCE

Elite category for competitive swimmers

What's Included

  • Race entry and timing chip
  • Commemorative swim cap
  • Finisher medal
  • Post-race refreshments
  • Professional photography

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