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X-WATERS Slovenia — Open Water Swim in Lake Bled

An international open-water swimming meet: from kids' 50 m to the royal 10 km, all in the world's most beautiful swimming pool.

When5–6 September 2026 (early-September weekend)
LocationLake Bled
PriceEntry fee for swimmers; free for spectators

X-WATERS Slovenia turns Lake Bled into an international open-water arena for one September weekend: swimmers from many countries race over distances from 500 metres to the royal 10 kilometres, with a 2×500 m relay and X-KIDS races over 50 and 200 m — so the start line mixes recreational swimmers, children and marathon racers.

The backdrop sells the event by itself: swimming beneath the castle rock with the island a stroke away. Saturday is for registration and the briefing, Sunday for racing — from the morning mile to afternoon sprints and the awards. For spectators everything is free and easy to follow, with starts and finishes right on the lakeshore.

If you’re taking part as a swimmer, book accommodation early — September weekends in Bled are among the busiest. Entries and programme on the official site.

Programme highlights

  • Distances: 500 m, 1 mile, 5 km, 10 km and a 2×500 m relay
  • X-KIDS races over 50 and 200 m
  • Saturday: registration and briefing; Sunday: races from 9:00 to ~15:30
  • Starts and finishes on the lakeshore — great for spectators
  • Part of the international X-WATERS series
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