Torneio de Águas Abertas do Rio Mondego takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Coimbra, Portugal. The main route is 3 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Coimbra 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 3 km
- Level
- Open to all
Held in river conditions on the River Mondego in Coimbra, this open water swimming tournament features an official 3000m circuit race alongside 1000m and 400m promotional events.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 3000-meter open water swim demands sustained aerobic capacity and efficient sighting to manage river conditions over a prolonged duration.
Aerobic Endurance
Swimming a continuous 3000-meter distance requires a well-developed aerobic engine to maintain a steady stroke rate and pace from start to finish.
Sighting and Navigation
Racing in river conditions on the River Mondego requires frequent and accurate sighting to stay on course against potential currents and varied water lines.
Your road to race day
Race day at Torneio de Águas Abertas do Rio Mondego is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 29, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Aug 30, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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