Lyon
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)
with and without fins - Quai Melina Mercouri (Quai Augagneur)
3.30 p.m.
Swimming cap collection for Sunday events
Quai Melina Mercouri (Quai Augagneur)
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
Parc des Berges Nord
September 6th
8.00 a.m.
Swimming cap collection for 5K with and without fins
Winston Churchill bridge
Winston Churchill bridge
9.15 a.m.
Briefing for 5K with and without fins
Winston Churchill bridge
Winston Churchill bridge
9.30 a.m.
Start of 5K with and without fins
Winston Chruchill bridge
Winston Chruchill bridge
9.30 a.m.
Swimming cap collection for 3K, 1.1K and team challenge
Quai Augagneur
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
Event Map
What's Included
- Race entry and timing chip
- Commemorative swim cap
- Finisher medal
- Post-race refreshments
- Professional photography
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