Entries open for Ultraswim Ibiza 2027

Entries for Ultraswim Ibiza 2027 are now open. On Saturday the 29th of May 2027, experienced long-distance swimmers will once again take on one of Spain’s most demanding and exciting open-water swimming challenges, covering 30 kilometres between Santa Eulalia del Río in Ibiza and Es Pujols beach in Formentera.

Organised by Club Náutico Santa Eulalia, the 13th edition of this marathon swim will be limited to 20 participants. Places are therefore very limited, and available support boats will be allocated in order of registration.

Swimmers wishing to take part can now register through the Club Náutico Santa Eulalia website.

Ultraswim Ibiza is much more than a sporting competition. It is an open-sea adventure that tests each swimmer’s physical fitness, mental resilience and ability to adapt.

The start is scheduled for 07:30 a.m. from the beach beside the Santa Eulària Sailing School. From there, participants will head towards Formentera and the finish line on Es Pujols beach.

Swimmers must complete the 30-kilometre course within ten hours, maintaining an average minimum pace of approximately three kilometres per hour. Racing will begin from the start of the crossing.

Given the demanding nature of the course, applicants must provide their sporting record on the registration form and detail their previous experience in open-water swimming events. The organisers reserve the right to review applications and verify that each swimmer is adequately prepared to undertake the challenge safely.

To ensure the smooth running of the competition, Ultraswim Ibiza 2027 will have three checkpoints along the course:

• First checkpoint: a buoy at the 4.2-kilometre mark, at Cap des Llibrell. Swimmers must pass this point within 1 hour and 24 minutes.
• Second checkpoint: at the 15-kilometre mark. Participants must reach it before five hours of racing have elapsed.
• Third checkpoint: at the 22.35-kilometre mark, between the islets of s’Espardell and s’Espardelló. The time limit will be 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Swimmers who fail to pass any checkpoint within the specified time will be disqualified and must board the organisers’ boat. Likewise, to be eligible for prizes, participants must cross the finish line before the overall ten-hour limit expires.

Entries for Ultraswim Ibiza 2027 can be submitted individually or as a group. Group entry allows teams of up to three swimmers to participate, provided all members maintain a similar pace throughout the crossing.

When swimming as a group, the distance between the first and last swimmer must not exceed 25 metres. If the group becomes separated, the leading swimmer must stop to allow the others to catch up.

Entry fees for this edition are:

• Individual entry: €450.
• Group entry: €900 for groups of up to three swimmers.

Registration and payment must be completed through the Club Náutico Santa Eulalia website before the 1st of April 2027. However, with participation limited to 20 swimmers and support boats allocated in order of registration, early booking is recommended.

Participants who cancel may request a refund of 50% of their entry fee up to the 15th of March. From the 16th of March onwards, entry fees will be non-refundable.

Each participant will be provided with a motorboat and skipper by the organisers. These boats will accompany swimmers throughout the course, supporting feeding stops and helping deal with any incidents.

In addition, each swimmer must have a support person on board. This person will be responsible for providing the swimmer with the food and fluids they need during the race.

Swimmers who cannot bring their own support person must notify Club Náutico Santa Eulalia in advance. The organisers may assign one for an additional fee of €75. Swimmers will not be permitted to start without a support person on board their boat.

The safety fleet will also include guide boats, a race management boat, a medical boat and a dedicated evacuation boat.

Each swimmer must prepare and bring enough food and fluids for the entire crossing. They must also have two pairs of goggles, jellyfish sting cream and the official swimming cap supplied by the organisers.

Wetsuits will be optional. Participants choosing to swim without one must inform the organisers in advance.

Swimmers may also use a float of the type used for spearfishing, fitted with a 25-metre floating line, to hold on to during feeding stops. This float is optional and does not need to accompany the participant while swimming.

One dry bag may also be carried on the boat. It may contain personal identification documents, a mobile phone, a towel, toiletries, a change of clothes and footwear.

The race briefing will take place on Friday the 28th of May at 18:00 at Club Náutico Santa Eulalia.

Ultraswim Ibiza 2027 will award trophies and cash prizes to the top three finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories:

• First place in each category: €1,000.
• Second place in each category: €500.
• Third place in each category: €300.

Where a prize-winning place is taken by a team, the prize money will be shared among its members. All swimmers who complete the 30 kilometres will also receive a finisher’s medal, a commemorative T-shirt and a swimming cap.

The countdown has begun. Ultraswim Ibiza 2027 awaits experienced swimmers ready to push their limits and enjoy an unforgettable day between two of the Mediterranean’s most iconic islands.

The challenge will take place on Saturday the 29th of May 2027, with just 20 places available. Those interested can consult the full race rules and register through the Club Náutico Santa Eulalia website.