Traversata Dello Stretto di Messina 2026

Race facts

• The course covers 3.4 km.
• It takes place on a Sunday, August 9, 2026 — summer in this part of the world.
• The closest comparable swimming event is Grand Prix Sicilia Openwater Milazzo 2026 in Milazzo, 27 km away, on August 30, 2026.
• 12 of the 12 most similar events take place in the same month.