The world’s toughest challenge
The concept is straight forward; starting at Arholma in the north, the first to reach Landsort in the south is crowned the winner. Running and swimming the only method of movement. No track and free choice of route but with some unknown check points needed to pass along the way. Navigation and orienteering will prove a critical component of the race. A new route each year thereby making it impossible to plan in advanced.
One Water Race wants to raise endurance racing to a new level partly as a concept, but also to a higher level in prizemoney to be able inspire and enable athletes to invest more into their sport and get paid for all the effort required to cope this extreme challenge.
The weather is a challenge with varying conditions and temperature. Sun, rain, storm, cold and not least totally dark nights. Estimated air temperature 15-20 degrees Celsius, colder at night and water temperature 12-18 degrees Celsius.
The teams are unsupported and is responsible for their own food and energy supply during the entire race.
Due to security reasons, there are time limits on each checkpoint teams that does not meet these limits will be removed from the race.