Starting times & disciplines
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 9:30 am Uhr Family Fun SwimRun
- 10:15 am Youth SwimRun
- 11:15 am Half Marathon SwimRun
- 11:40 am Sprint
- 11:45 am SuperSprint (Start in Warenthin, ferry boat leaving Rheinsberg at 10:45 am)
NOTE: Schedule and course are subject to change. The race will take place regardless of the weather, unless there is a weather warning from the German Weather Service.
Start Card and race material pick up
Start card
About 7 to 10 days before the event, we will automatically send you your start cardand further information about the race by e-mail.
Race material pick up
When?
Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 5, 2026 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where?
In the gym of the Seehotel Rheinsberg - Donnersmarckweg 1, 16831 Rheinsberg
How?
- With your start card and a photo ID
- We ask all participants who have registered as a team to collect their race kits together
Arrival
Car
From Berlin: via the A111 and B96 / A24 to Rheinsberg. Distance between 75 km and 90 km. A limited parking area is available in the Norma parking lot opposite the Seehotel.
Please note that parking and stopping is prohibited in Kurt-Tucholsky-Str. during the entire duration of the event.
By public transportation
Travel by train to Rheinsberg station. It is a 15-minute walk from the station to the hotel (start/finish area).
Competition briefing
There will be a mandatory race briefing for each competition so that everyone will compete in the race safely and well informed. Please keep that in mind for your journey.
Where: at Yachthafen Rheinsberg.
When:
- 10:30 a.m. for SuperSprint
- 11:05 a.m. for Half SwimRun
- 11:30 a.m. for Sprint
Subject to change.
Clothing
Neoprene Suit
You can wear a wetsuit during the competition regardless of the temperature. You can find out about the current water temperature and quality here: Brandenburg bathing spots
Bathing cap
Wearing the bathing cap is mandatory on all swimming routes without exception.
The cap has your start number on it and will be given to you at the race material pick-up.
There are two different types of swimming caps: one with a black stripe and one without. You will be given a swimming cap with a black stripe if you did not consent to facial recognition by the Sportografs when you registered. In this case, you will not be able to purchase photos of yourself after the race.
Shoes
For your safety, wearing shoes on the course is mandatory.
Time limit & control points
There will be checkpoints along the route. If you do not manage to reach these checkpoints in the given time, we will unfortunately have to take you out of the race. You will be taken directly back to the start / finish area with a bus shuttle.
Checkpoints for Half SwimRun:
- at 10.6 km until 1:50 pm
- at 17 km until 3:05 pm
Checkpoint for Family Fun SwimRun and Youth SwimRun:
- 1st round until 10:20 am
Latest time to finish:
4:15 p.m.
Supply
On course
Refreshment points with water and fruit are set up on all routes.
Please note: no cups will be provided by us, the organizer, at the refreshment points.
After the finish
After the finish line you will be welcomed with water, fruits and ERDINGER non-alcoholic beer. A particular highlight are the sweet, locally sourced strawberries.
Medical care
The entire route is monitored and medically supervised by the SCC EVENTS - Medical Team as well as an emergency service organization. The deployed medical staff is entitled and obliged to remove participants with signs of injury and/or overexertion from the race.
All persons who decide to participate in our events are advised to undergo a health check at least once a year.
Medals, certificates and results
All finishers receive a well-deserved medal after crossing the finish line.
You can download your finisher certificate in the results list.
Change of discipline, Cancellation and Transfer
Change of discipline
Changes to another disciplin are possible as long as the participation limit has not been reached. We will charge a processing fee of 5 € plus the difference to the current valid price level.
Please contact us with your request to change the discipline via our contact form.
Exchange
Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer your race entry to another person or another year. Your race entry is personalized and related to the event.
You will find detailed information on withdrawal and exchange in our conditions of participation.
Withdrawal
Due to the logistical and organisational complexity of the event, we cannot refund the participation fee if you are unable to attend. Thank you for your understanding.
Insurance
To cover the participation fee, we recommend purchasing the ERGO cancellation insurance during your online registration. Find out more about cancellation insurance (PDF).