Swim4Dreams 2026
Event schedule
July 23–26, 2026 · Călărași
The event begins on July 23 with the start of the 72-hour swimming challenge. On July 25, the official races and Starry Night Swim4Dreams take place, and on July 26 the challenge comes to an end.
Hub 01
Sports schedule
The official competition schedule for July 25: check-in, briefing, race starts and awards ceremony.
Hub 02
Event schedule
The extended context of the July 23–26 event: the 72h challenge start, official races, Starry Night Swim4Dreams and the final moment.
Sports schedule
Race day, step by step
The schedule below follows the official race-day structure for July 25 and may be adjusted by the organizers depending on field conditions.
08:30 – 09:30
Check-in and race kit pickup
Moment cheieParticipant presentation, registration verification and official kit pickup.
09:30 – 09:45
Mandatory technical briefing
Moment cheieOfficial briefing about the course, safety, rules and possible logistical adjustments.
10:00
START 15 km race
Moment cheieThe main race of the competition. The start may be organized in waves if necessary.
11:30
START 500 m race
First contact with open water, in a controlled and supervised setting.
12:30
START 1,500 m race
The distance where rhythm begins to matter and experience settles in.
13:30
START 3 km race
The race where endurance, rhythm and control truly come together.
17:00
Awards ceremony
Moment cheieThe official closing of race day, recognition of performance and celebration of the Swim4Dreams community.
Event schedule
Beyond race day
Swim4Dreams is not just about start times. It is an experience built around water, community and a challenge that gives meaning to the entire event.
July 23
Start of the 72h challenge
The 72-hour back-and-forth swim begins — the symbolic core of the festival and the starting point of the entire Swim4Dreams experience.
July 25
Official competitions
The central competition day: check-in, briefing, official race starts and the awards ceremony.
July 25 evening
Starry Night Swim4Dreams
A special moment in the water, built around community, atmosphere and the energy of the event. Registration is handled by direct contact.
July 26
End of the 72h challenge
The 72-hour back-and-forth swimming challenge and the energy of the entire Swim4Dreams festival come to an end.
Starry Night Swim4Dreams is planned for the evening of July 25. Registration for this special moment is not handled through the standard checkout, but directly with the organizers by email or WhatsApp.
Before the start
What you need to know on race day
Arrive early for check-in and kit pickup.
Attend the technical briefing — it is mandatory.
Check your race, start time and any updates communicated by the organizers.
Bring your race equipment and everything you need for the event day.
Starts may be organized in waves, and the schedule may be adjusted by the organizers depending on weather and safety conditions.
Kit pickup
Race kit
500 m / 1.500 m / 3 km
- • Technical T-shirt
- • Swim cap
- • Timing chip
- • Finisher medal
- • Swim bag
The official Swim4Dreams cap is included in all race kits.
15 km
- • Technical T-shirt
- • Swim cap
- • Timing chip
- • Finisher medal
- • Official event backpack
The 15 km race includes the official cap and the official event backpack.
The kit content follows the structure communicated in the regulations and platform architecture.
The schedule may change depending on weather, safety conditions and the flow of the races. Participants will be informed in real time through the official event channels.