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Open Water Swimming

39th Çanakkale Strait Swimming Race

August 30, 2026 · Canakkale, Türkiye

Highlights

Avrupa ve Asya kıtalarını birleştiren 6,5K kıtalararası yüzme parkuru.

39 yıldır süregelen köklü bir gelenek.

About This Event

Continuing the ancient tradition of swimming across the Çanakkale Strait — historically known as the Hellespont — this race is held for the 39th time. The 6.5-kilometer swim links the European and Asian continents and welcomes international participants.

#açık su yüzme#çanakkale boğazı#kıtalararası#hellespont

Distances & Pricing

4 weeks to prepare

6.5K Intercontinental Swim

Price not yet announced
6.5 kmAugust 30, 2026
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Course Details

Start address

Çanakkale Boğazı, Canakkale, Marmara

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August 30, 2026

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