Frequent questions

There will be between 20 and 40 participants in each group. The speed is the main factor in distribution of swimmers into the different swim groups. Swimmers have to choose a group, which they want to join (everyone can only choose one group), depending on their personal physical state. Please be aware that the speed slows down with the time spent in the water.

Important: Participant who cannot follow the rhythm of his/her group can be disqualified. Please see below the speed requirements of each group established by the organization.

• “Fast” Group: For swimmers with the swim speed 45′- 48′ per 3km. Expected finishing time (can be affected by the current weather conditions): 4 a 5 hrs. (swimming speed between 15´00″ and 16´00″ per 1000m = 1´30″–1´36″ every 100m)
• “Medium” Group: For swimmers with the swim speed 51′- 54′ per 3km. Expected finishing time (can be affected by the current weather conditions): 5-6 hours. (swimming speed between 17´00″ and 18´00” per 1000m = 1´40″–1´46″ every 100m)
• “Slow” Group: For swimmers with the swim speed 55′- 57′ per 3km. Expected time finishing (can be affected by the current weather conditions): 6-7 hours. (swimming speed between 18´33″ and 19´00” per 1000m = 1´50″ – 1´54” every 100m)

NOT if you go in a swimming group. For the safety of the event and the hours spent in the water swimming at not so continuous rhythms, it is forbidden to swim without wetsuit in the swimming groups, all swimmers must be at the start with their wetsuit on before starting, if not the direction racing will force you to put it on and will not let you out.

YES while you go in the Challenge. The challenge has been created to carry out the crossing as an individual and to be able to swim at the desired rhythm as you wish with or without neoprene, since having a more continuous swim and making the desired stops the body does not drop so much temperature and each one knows where this your limit.

Swim groups are created according to the registration request received, where each swimmer has chosen the group in which he wishes to participate. ONLY you can choose a swim group.

The places of each group will be completed, moving to the reserve list, always respecting the order with date and time of pre-registration, thus covering the possible losses of each swim group.

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DO NOT​. The organization recommends that each registered participant make a TEST OF 3000 meters, and be able to verify the physical fitness and the correct choice of the swim group

YES​. It will be possible to change the swim group when there are free places.

DO NOT​. Therefore, the correct swim group must be chosen for the crossing.

DO NOT. The organization will facilitate the provisioning. Participants who want to take a gel or energetic bar apart, may do so but will be transported by each swimmer inside their neoprene.

Water, isotonic drink, fruit (Orange and bananas), energy gels, Vaseline and Biodramina.

YES. An excursion with an approximate duration of 4 hours is offered, to follow up the different swim groups. For more information you should contact info@b15active.com.

To obtain special discount tickets, you must complete the form and send the email that is indicated by the company.

The Dreams Playa Dorada Hotel will be official accommodation, located 150m from the exit, offering special prices, you can consult it in session accommodation.

A price of € 6 is established for swimmers, may be paid at the time of registration, or the day of the test.

The organization will exclusively establish means of transport from the official accommodation hotel to the starting point of the crossing, if necessary.

If the weather conditions allow it, the organization will open the free swim 2km from the finish line.

YES​. In the withdrawal of swimming caps, the night before, they must provide the signed disclaimer.