Travessia Rio Tua takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Mirandela, Portugal. The main route is 3 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Mirandela 🇵🇹
- Distance
- 3 km
- Level
- Mixed field
An open-water swimming event held in the Tua River in Mirandela, featuring an official 3,000m race part of the National Open Water Circuit alongside promotional 1,500m and 400m events.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
The Travessia Rio Tua 3 km swim demands sustained aerobic endurance and open-water pacing capacity over a continuous distance in the Tua River.
Aerobic endurance
Swimming a continuous 3,000 meter distance requires a high level of cardiovascular stamina and the ability to maintain stroke efficiency over an extended duration.
Open-water execution
Racing in the Tua River requires effective sighting, navigation, and drafting skills to manage the open-water environment without lane lines.
Your road to race day
Race day at Travessia Rio Tua is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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