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Budeasa Swim & Run
Swim the lake, run the shore — a friendly aquathlon at Budeasa
11 July 2026 · Budeasa, Argeș
A welcoming lake day on the water at Baza Nautică Budeasa: swim an open-water leg then run, back to back. Race the adult distances solo or split them with a teammate as a relay, cheer on the kids' age-group aquathlon, or pick just the swim or just the run. Everyone finishes at the lake.
Date
11 July 2026
Where
Budeasa, Argeș
Discipline
swim & run
Edition
3rd edition
The day
A lake day for families and athletes
Budeasa Swim & Run is an open-water aquathlon on the lake at Baza Nautică Budeasa, in Argeș county — a relaxed, community race where you swim a leg in the lake and then run along the shore. It's built to be as welcoming for a first-timer or a whole family as it is for seasoned athletes chasing a fast time.
Now in its 3rd edition, the day is organised by Asociația Club Sportiv Triatlet Pitești. With a kids' aquathlon by age group, short and long adult distances you can race solo or as a relay, a standalone 1,000 m open-water swim and a 5 km cros, there's a start line for every level.
The events
Pick your race
Six ways to take part, all finishing by the lake — from a first kids' aquathlon to the long swim-and-run, solo or as a relay.
Kids' aquathlon
By age group — swim a short leg, then run.
7–9 yrs
Swim 50 mRun 500 m10–12 yrs
Swim 100 mRun 1 km13–15 yrs
Swim 200 mRun 1.5 km16–18 yrs
Swim 400 mRun 2 km
Adult aquathlon — short
Swim 500 mRun 2.5 kmIndividual or relay
Entry200 lei solo · 300 lei/team relayAdult aquathlon — long
Swim 2,000 mRun 10 kmIndividual or relay
Entry200 lei solo · 300 lei/team relay1,000 m open-water swim
Swim 1,000 mOpen-water swim only
Entry130 lei5 km cros
Run 5 kmRun only
Entry150 lei
Practical info
Everything you need to know
- Registration
- until 11 Jul 2026
- Entry fee
- 100-300 lei (în funcție de probă)
- Start
- Bază Nautică Budeasa, Argeș
Details
About the event
Budeasa Swim & Run 2026 (ediția a 3-a) este o competiție de înot și alergare organizată de Asociația Club Sportiv Triatlet Pitești, la Baza Nautică Budeasa (Argeș). Programul cuprinde probe de aquatlon pentru copii și adulți, înot în apă liberă și cros.
Probe
- Aquatlon copii — pe grupe de vârstă: 7–9 ani (50 m înot + 500 m alergare), 10–12 ani (100 m înot + 1 km), 13–15 ani (200 m înot + 1,5 km), 16–18 ani (400 m înot + 2 km)
- Aquatlon adulți — proba scurtă — 500 m înot + 2,5 km alergare (individual sau ștafetă)
- Aquatlon adulți — proba lungă — 2.000 m înot + 10 km alergare (individual sau ștafetă)
- Înot 1.000 m — probă de înot în apă liberă
- Cros 5 km
Înscrieri
- Taxe: Aquatlon copii 100 lei; Aquatlon adulți (scurtă/lungă) individual 200 lei, ștafetă 300 lei/echipă; Înot 1.000 m 130 lei; Cros 5 km 150 lei
- Înscriere online prin RaceHub; confirmare plată la [email protected]
Bun de știut
- Loc: Baza Nautică Budeasa, jud. Argeș
- Prima probă începe la 08:30; ridicare kituri 07:15–08:15 și 08:45–11:45; festivitate de premiere la 14:00
On the day
What to expect
Swim then run
An open-water lake swim followed straight away by a timed run — a true aquathlon.
Solo or relay
Race the adult short and long distances on your own, or share them with a teammate as a relay.
Family-friendly
A kids' aquathlon by age group, plus a 5 km cros and a 1,000 m swim so every level has a start.
Awards for all
The lake day wraps up with an awards ceremony at 14:00 for the day's categories.
Schedule
Event schedule
- 07:15Predare kituri: Înot 1000m, Cros 5km, Aquatlon probă scurtă
Până la 08:15
- 08:30Start Aquatlon probă scurtă (individual + ștafete)
- 08:45Start Cros 5km + predare kituri probă lungă și copii
Predare kituri probă lungă/copii 08:45-11:45
- 09:30Start Înot 1000m
- 10:30Start Aquatlon probă lungă (individual + ștafete)
- 11:30Start Aquatlon copii 16-18 ani
- 12:00Start Aquatlon copii 13-15 ani
- 12:30Start Aquatlon copii 10-12 ani
- 13:00Start Aquatlon copii 7-9 ani
- 14:00Festivitatea de premiere
Location
Where it happens
Baza Nautică Budeasa, on the lake in Argeș county — swim start, run course and finish all gather at the nautical base.
Distances
- Aquatlon adulți probă scurtă (individual)500m înot + 2.5km alergare200 lei
- Aquatlon adulți probă scurtă (ștafetă)500m înot + 2.5km alergare300 lei / ștafetă
- Aquatlon adulți probă lungă (individual)2000m înot + 10km alergare200 lei
- Aquatlon adulți probă lungă (ștafetă)2000m înot + 10km alergare300 lei / ștafetă
Bază Nautică Budeasa, ArgeșShow on map
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where does Budeasa Swim & Run take place?
At Baza Nautică Budeasa (Budeasa Nautical Base), on the lake in Argeș county. The swim start, run course and finish are all at the base.
Which events can I enter?
Six: a kids' aquathlon by age group, an adult short aquathlon (500 m swim + 2.5 km run), an adult long aquathlon (2,000 m swim + 10 km run), a 1,000 m open-water swim, and a 5 km cros. The adult aquathlons can be raced solo or as a relay.
Can I take part as a relay or team?
Yes. The adult short and long aquathlons can be done individually or as a relay — one teammate swims and the other runs. The relay entry is 300 lei per team; the individual entry is 200 lei.
What are the kids' age groups?
Four: 7–9 (50 m swim + 500 m run), 10–12 (100 m + 1 km), 13–15 (200 m + 1.5 km) and 16–18 (400 m + 2 km). The kids' aquathlon entry is 100 lei.
How do I register?
Online via RaceHub from triatlet.ro/inscriere. After signing up, payment confirmation is sent to [email protected]. Use the Register button on this page to open the entry form.
What should I bring for the open-water swim?
It's a swim in the lake at Baza Nautică Budeasa, so bring your goggles and swim gear along with running shoes for the run leg. The organiser confirms any further details for the day.
See you at the lake
Subscribe to get reminders as start times and details are confirmed, or register now on the official site.