XXIX River Swim Crossing 2025

🌋 XXIX El Rio 2025 — Brazed between cliffs and the eighth island

El Saturday, September 27, 2025 The beach Under the Risk (Lanzarote) will once again be the launch ramp to Caleta de Sebo (The Funny One). Only 2,600 m separate the two islands within the “El Rio” Marine Reserve, the largest marine life sanctuary in Spain. El Cabildo de Lanzarote — Island Sports Service mobilizes boats, kayaks and a whole safety device for 500 swimmers to cross the strait inaugurated by 50 pioneers in 1993.

🚩 Modality and schedule

• 12:30 p.m. — 2.6 km — Crossing El Rio | Only distance for Children (≥ 14 years old), Junior and Master. Joint departure from Bajo el Risco; time limit: 1 hour after the arrival of the first swimmer.
  
  

Chip, hat and identification bracelet must be removed in Caleta de Sebo before 10:30 a.m.; collective boarding to Bajo el Risco at 11:00 h. Places: 450 adults + 50 children (waiting list included).

🌊 Emerald Strait under Los Ajaches

The boat leaves you at the foot of the Famara cliff: countdown, honk and... into the water! The background alternates white sand, sebum stains and lava blocks as the current gently pushes you towards La Graciosa. In the middle of the channel, the blue one opens up to an immense Atlantic aquarium; you see the background again as you approach the pier, where a cloud of spectators guides you with their cheers to the finish carpet.

🎉 Caleta de Sebo in cruise mode

From dawn, the square next to the pier smells of coffee and homemade cake. Numbers are distributed, they sound simple and children paint banners with number 1 in the wind. After the mass arrival, the trophies are awarded with views of the Isla de Montaña Clara and the party continues with adventure talks, fishing tapas and selfies with the medal. Here you don't just cross a strait: you cross a line between personal challenge and the magic of a unique place.

🏅 Awards and services

• Medalla Finisher exclusive “El Rio 2025”
  
  
• Technical t-shirt + numbered hat
  
  
• Chip timing and live results
  
  
• Post-meta refreshment (fruit, water, smoothies)
  
  
• RC+ accident insurance and extensive equipment for boats and kayaks
  
  
• Trophies for the top 3 in each category
  
  
• Raffle for nautical equipment and ferry tickets
  
  

ℹ️ Practical Information

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
  
  
• Venue: Playa Bajo el Risco (departure) embankment of Caleta de Sebo (goal)
  
  
• Departure time: 12:30 h (approx.)
  
  
• Removal of material: 08:30 — 10:30 h in Caleta de Sebo
  
  
• Boarding at departure: 11:00 h
  
  
• Organize: Cabildo de Lanzarote — Island Sports Service
  
  
• Registrations: from June 19 to July 31, or while places are sold out (21€ adults · 11€ minors)
  
  
• Minimum age: 14 years old (born in 2011)
  
  
• Neoprene: < 18 °C · opcional 18—19,9 °C · prohibido ≥ 20 °C (excepto Máster >obligatory55 a)
  
  

🌟 Cross the strait, live the legend

The 500 bracelets sell out every year: Secure your bib today and write your name in the story of El Rio. See you between Lanzarote and La Graciosa! 🌊🏊