Paris
Location
Paris
Distances
5K - 2K - 1K - 500m - Relay 4x500m
Date
11/07/2026 11:00 am
Category
River series
About the event
Swim through the heart of the capital at Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle Paris on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, 2026. From the Canal de l’Ourcq to the Seine, enjoy a unique immersion combining urban heritage and sporting challenge. An exceptional, 100% open water weekend in Paris.
Event schedule
Saturday July 11th
10.00 a.m.
Swimmers' village opens at Pantin (93)
Swimming cap collection for 5K, 500m & relay 4 x 500m
Swimming cap collection for 5K, 500m & relay 4 x 500m
11.30 a.m.
End of swimming cap collection for 5K with and without fins
12.45 p.m.
Briefing 5K with and without fins - Bondy - pont route d'Aulnay
1.00 p.m.
Start of 5K with and without fins - Bondy - pont route d'Aulnay
1.00 p.m.
End of swimming cap collection for 500m and relay 4 x 500m
1.15 p.m.
Briefing for 500m and relay 4 x 500m
1.30 p.m.
Start of 500m and relay 4 x 500m
3.00 p.m.
Medal ceremony for races of the day
Sunday July 12th
6.00 a.m.
Swimmers' village opens & swimming cap collection for
Swimming across Paris (8K) - Quai de la Gare (Paris 13th)
Swimming across Paris (8K) - Quai de la Gare (Paris 13th)
6.45 a.m.
End of swimming cap collection
Briefing for Swimming across Paris (8K) - Quai de la Gare
Briefing for Swimming across Paris (8K) - Quai de la Gare
8.00 a.m.
Swimmers' village opens - Quai de Grenelle (Paris 15th)
Swimming cap collection for Sundayother events
Swimming cap collection for Sundayother events
9.00 a.m.
End of swimming cap collection for 2K with fins
9.30 a.m.
End of Swimming across Paris (8K)
Start of 2K with fins
Start of 2K with fins
9.45 a.m.
Medal ceremony for Swimming across Paris (8K)
10.00 a.m.
Briefing for 2K without fins
10.15 a.m.
Start of 2K without fins (1st wave)
10.45 a.m.
End of swimming cap collection for 1K
11.00 a.m.
Briefing for 1K
11.15 a.m.
Start of 1K
12.00 p.m.
Medal ceremony for 2K with fins & 1K
12.30 p.m.
Start of 2K without fins (2nd wave)
1.30 p.m.
Medal Ceremony for 2K and End of event
Race distances
500M & 1K
Discovery
Perfect for beginners and intermediate swimmers
2K
EVOLUTION
Challenging distance for experienced swimmers
5K
PERFORMANCE
Elite category for competitive swimmers
Event Maps
What's Included
- Race entry and timing chip
- Commemorative swim cap
- Finisher medal
- Post-race refreshments
- Professional photography
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