The "for everyone" are held since 2018 and are intended to give beginners the Open Water Feeling. But also specialists over 1500 m like swimming over this Olympic distance.

Enjoy the beautiful, easily accessible arena, which is surrounded by castle ruins, castle, dam and fjord-like bays.

Enjoy the wonderful, easily visible arena, The course is held in a 750 m lap and 1500 m lap

The start and finish is at the Deckerspitz  bathing area.

At 750, everyone is a winner.

In the 1.5 km the first three places will be awarded at the castle at 5.30 pm.

🏊 Saturday, June 27, 2026

750 m "Everyone's Race" / 1500 m Olympic Distance
Location: Natural Arena Deckerspitz

🗓️ Schedule

• Registration opens: from 2:30 PM
  (after the awards ceremony for the 7 km & 14 km events)
• Start time: approx. 3:30 PM
• Awards ceremony: for overall winners in the 1.5 km Olympic race

🧭 Race Briefing – Friday, June 26, 2026

The official race briefing will be streamed live at 5:00 PM on Friday.
Participants can post questions during the livestream.
The recording will remain available online for viewing at any time.

🥇 Race Categories & Awards

1500 m – Olympic Distance

• Age Groups 1500 m

   

  general Class female (F 0) 16 till 39

  general Class male (M 0) 16 till 39

   

  master Class female 2 (F ll) 40 +

  master Class male 2 (M ll) 40 +

750 m – "Everyone’s Race"

• A fun, accessible race for all levels
• Everyone is a winner – no time pressure, just the joy of swimming!

💰 Entry Fees

Late registration on June 27: + €10 surcharge

👕 Optional Add-On

Add a limited edition Backwaterman cult T-shirt (custom size) to your registration for only €20.

✅ Included in Your Registration

• Finisher medal
• Race timing via app
• On-site water safety (rescue team)
• Refreshments at the finish
• Medical support
• Free parking

📅 Registration Opens: November 1, 2025

📍 Getting There:

Natural Arena Deckerspitz