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The Radikal Swim 2026

Feel the Radikal experience! The 10th & 11th of October will take place in Llafranc and Calella of Palafrugell one of the most thrilling and funny open water swimming events: The Radikal Swim's 17th edition! We have prepared a lot of swims and activities: the Radikal Kids, the Radikal Relays (4x600), the Fastest Radikal, the 7.0, 3.5, 2.0 crossings and a lot of activities in the village of this event. Discover and live this amazing challenges in Costa Brava!

Registrations opening soon! Stay tuned!

GENERAL INFORMATION

7.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | Village | Relays 4x600 | Last Standing | Kids

Calella de Palafrugell - Llafranc

The Radikal Swim 7.0 - Registrations

The route of The Radikal Swim 7.0 is exceptional. 7K for the books. The start will take place at the mytical beach Platja d'En Calau (Calella de Palafrugell) on Saturday 10th at 9am. The goal: Conquer the Formigues (meaning "ants") Islands and reaching Llafranc. It is a crossing especially designed for swimmers with spirit of adventure and lovers of the open water seas. You will be able to do your Formigues Islands assault with all the of security, so you can enjoy open water swimming in its pure form! A big quantity of buoys with helium globes on them mark the path of this swim, and you will be supported too by more than 30 kayacs, 20 security boats and Radikal Angel Swimmers that will take care of you during this challenge.

The Radikal Swim 3.5 - Registrations

We have re-evolved the intermediate distance of La Radikal to take it one step further. We keep its iconic 3.5 km, but introduce a groundbreaking change that completely transforms the experience.
This year, the adventure will begin swimming from Llafranc, heading towards Calella de Palafrugell, and then returning back to Llafranc. An out-and-back course that allows you to fully enjoy one of the most spectacular stretches of the Costa Brava, following the coastline that connects these two Mediterranean gems.
Cliffs, hidden coves, crystal-clear waters and a unique natural setting will accompany you stroke after stroke along a demanding and inspiring route. A challenge designed for those seeking an unforgettable open-water experience.
The start will take place at 9:45 a.m., directly from Llafranc Beach.

The Radikal Swim 2.0 - Registrations

The 2.0 swim takes place in one of the most emblematic and beautiful fishing villages in Costa Brava: Calella de Palafrugell and Llafranc, along the coast. Start will take place on Saturday 10th at 12:30pm from Platja d'En Calau (Calella de Palafrugell). From there, you will swim next to the rocks and following the coast back to Llafranc in a super traditional swim. Besides, your friends and family will be able to follow you during the whole distance of the swim along the way of "Camí de Ronda" that joins both villages.
In this swim you will also be followed by all the security and support measures at your service. It is an ideal swim if you are doing your first steps in open water swimming but also if you want to challenge yourself in a short distance race, fully enjoying the Costa Brava sea and its seabed.

Radikal Kids

The day after the races, Sunday 11th in the morning, will take place the 8th Radikal Kids. Girls and boys of between 7 and 16 years old will swim from 50 to 600 meters in Llafranc. - Registration here

Last Radikal Standing

Swim fast! The 5th edition of the Last Standing challenge will take place in Llafranc on Sunday 11 at 12:30. 5 rounds of 50m will be swum per elimination, until there is only one Radikal left! With a Master category (30+ years and over) and non-wetsuit regulation! The 1st classified swimmers (male and female) will take what we promise will be a BIG prize. - Registration here

Radikal Relays

On Sunday 11 it will be also celebrated the Radikal Relays: in teams of 4 members, each swimmer will complete 600m inside the bay of Llafranc. Special prize for registered swimmers at 2.0, 3.5 and 7.0 open water swims! - Registration here

Besides, we offer you in an infinity of activities during the same sunday: breakfast with chocolate and croissants, talks and technical sessions related with open water swimming and physical activity, neoprene tests and other activities thought for your friends, family and kids enjoyment.

16 editions of innovation and experience

+14k swimmers have trusted us

2000 participants in each edition

INFO OF INTEREST

Regulation

PRICES

7.0: €69 - First 100 registrations at the lowest price.
3.5: €66 - First 100 registrations at the lowest price.
2.0: €41 - First 100 registrations at the lowest price.

TIME AND PLACE

The Radikal Swim will take place on the 10th and 11th of October in Calella of Palafrugell and Llafranc (Costa Brava).

This year we will offer you a tone of activities during all weekend for everybody: kids, youngsters, adults, swimmers and no swimmers. You will be able to take part in them with friends and family, in addition to feeling the great vibe in the village of the event in Llafranc. You will also find top brands and organisations related to open water swimming.

ACCOMODATION IN RADIKAL OCEAN52:
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION INCLUDE?
  • Possibility to take part at Radikal Relays (4x600) and Last Standing with exclusive discount.
  • Participation at all the activities on sunday with your friends and family.
  • Breakfast on sunday: chocolate feast and criossants.
  • The Radikal Swim's official gift.
  • Official Radikal Swim swimming cap.
  • Finisher badge.
  • English Briefing the day before the race.
  • Support of the Radikal Angels Swimmers at the swims.
  • Big support and security infraestructure in the sea and land.
  • Provisioning points: before, during and after each swim.
  • Physiotherapy service ant the finish of the challenges.
  • Accomodation discount in Palafrugell in hotels and apartments.
  • Federació Catalana de Natació insurance in all swims.

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