The Hellespont

THE WORLD’S OLDEST SWIM. See you there on 30 August 2026!

It’s been said that you can’t call yourself a true open water swimmer until you’ve completed this historic cross-continental swim from Europe to Asia in Turkey.

23/10/2026

⭐️"Great swim felt a real sense of accomplishment and it was so well organized... Loved the swim. Thank you." - Robert B⭐️

Taking on the Hellespont is an incredible achievement, and something that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Pre-register for next year's race at https://www.hellespontswim.com/

09/10/2026

Did you find your name on the Hellespont Swim 2026 wall? 🏊

It was a celebration of every swimmer who took part and the incredible community that comes together for this historic crossing.

There's something so special about seeing everyone's names together in one place. Different swimmers and different stories, but we're all connected by one incredible swim 💙

02/10/2026

Eyes on the goal. One stroke at a time. 🏊

In the middle of the Dardanelles, it’s all about finding your rhythm, staying focused and remembering what you’re swimming towards.

From Europe to Asia, every stroke takes you closer to completing one of the world’s most historic open-water crossings 💪

25/09/2026

A moment to feel proud ❤️

From the excitement surrounding the swim to the pride of reaching the finish, it’s an inspiring day to be part of - and an incredible achievement for every swimmer who takes on the crossing.

A swim full of history, emotion and memories that will last long after leaving the water 🏊

18/09/2026

The moment everyone had been waiting for...

Caps on, goggles down, and into the Dardanelles! 🏊

Just think, this could be you next year. Pre-register for the 2027 Hellespont Swim at https://www.hellespontswim.com/

15/09/2026

A challenge swim is so much more than times and personal bests. It's about the training, the commitment and the community you find along the way.

Every Hellespont swimmer should feel immensely proud to have stood on that start line – and of all the hard work, determination and countless swims that got them there 💙

11/09/2026

⭐ "The Hellespont crossing was the most incredible experience, steeped in history - a challenge to be remembered for a lifetime. I will be forever grateful. A massive thank you to SwimTrek and the Turkish team. " - Anna M ⭐

We love hearing about your experiences and what this race means to each person involved.

You can pre-register for 2027 at https://www.hellespontswim.com/

06/09/2026

One week since we crossed continents! 🏊‍♂️

This time last Sunday, swimmers were taking the plunge into the Dardanelles and setting off on the legendary Hellespont Swim from Europe to Asia.

Seven days later, we hope the post-swim buzz is still going strong, and that you’re feeling proud every time you think back to that finish line!

To everyone who took on Hellespont 2026: what an achievement! We hope it’s a swim you’ll remember for a very long time 💙

Keep the excitement going and pre-register for 2027's race at https://www.hellespontswim.com/

📸 Thomas Oliver

04/09/2026

Anyone else still wishing they were back on the Dardanelles? 🏊

We can’t stop reminiscing about the Hellespont Swim last week: the buzz around Çanakkale, the nerves before the start, the legendary crossing, and all the celebrations that followed.

A huge thank you to our event partners, Swans UK, SwimTrek Swimming Holidays and Wilusa Tours, for helping bring another incredible Hellespont to life, and to every swimmer who made it such a memorable one.

What was your favourite memory from Hellespont 2026? Let us know below 👇

📸 Thomas Oliver

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