Dive into an unforgettable open-water sea swimming experience at the Namma Kadal Swimathon, an endurance swimming event designed for swimmers looking to challenge themselves beyond the pool. Whether you are an experienced open-water swimmer or an athlete looking to take on a new challenge, this event offers an opportunity to test your swimming endurance, technique, and mental strength in an open-water environment.
Note: Tow floats are mandatory for this event.
Why Participate:
Eligibility Criteria:
Race Briefing: Attendance at the mandatory pre-race briefing is required for all participants.
Course: Swimmers must follow the designated course and pass all marked buoys. Failure to complete the prescribed course may result in disqualification.
Safety: Participants must follow instructions from race officials, lifeguards and safety personnel at all times. Safety officials may remove a swimmer from the water if they are considered unfit to continue.
Swim Cap: Participants must wear the official event swim cap throughout the race.
Equipment: Goggles and permitted swimwear are allowed. Fins, paddles, snorkels, flotation devices and other propulsion aids are not permitted unless specifically allowed by the organiser.
Assistance: Swimmers may not use boats, kayaks, buoys or other objects for rest or forward movement, except when receiving safety assistance.
Sportsmanship: Any aggressive, unsafe or unsportsmanlike behaviour towards fellow swimmers, officials or volunteers may result in disqualification.
Medical Withdrawal: The safety team reserves the right to stop or withdraw any participant showing signs of distress, exhaustion or medical risk.
Weather & Water Conditions: The organiser reserves the right to modify, postpone, shorten or cancel the event due to weather, water conditions, tides, safety concerns or instructions from authorities.
Registration: Registration fees are non-transferable and non-refundable unless otherwise specified by the organiser.
Final Decision: Decisions of the Race Director, Referees and Organising Committee shall be final and binding.
Swimmers must follow the designated course and pass all marked buoys.
The event is open to swimmers who meet the specified age and eligibility requirements. Participants should be comfortable swimming the distance they register for. Those registering for 5km swim need to submit a mandatory 3km open water swim certificate, and those participating in 3 km swim need to submit a mandatory 1km open water swim certificate. 1 and 2 km registrations don't require any certification.
Participants should have adequate swimming ability and be prepared for the challenges of open-water swimming. Choose a distance that matches your experience and fitness level.
The event offers multiple swimming distances. Participants can select their preferred distance during registration, subject to availability.
Timing and results will be provided as per the event format. Please check the event information for details.
Swimmers may use standard swimming equipment such as goggles and permitted swimwear. Equipment such as fins, paddles, snorkels or flotation devices may be restricted. Please follow the event rules.
Yes, participants are required to wear the official event swim cap during the swim.
The organiser may modify, postpone, shorten or cancel the event if weather, water conditions or other circumstances make the swim unsafe.
The event will have designated safety and support arrangements. Participants must follow all instructions from lifeguards, race officials and safety personnel.
Distance changes are subject to availability and the organiser's policies. Contact the organiser for assistance.
Registration transfers are subject to the organiser's policy and may not be permitted.
There are no refunds and cancellations. However, the ticket can be transferred.
Participants should carry their swimming gear, goggles, appropriate swimwear, identification and any other items mentioned in the race-day instructions.
Participant benefits such as finisher medals and certificates depend on the event category and organiser's inclusions.
Participants who are unable to continue should immediately inform the nearest safety official and follow the instructions provided by the safety team.
Registered participants will receive race-day instructions and important updates through the communication channels provided by the organiser.
The latest event date, venue, reporting time, start time and other event details will be available on the Zen Mountain event page and in communications from the organiser