Riga Night Swim

Riga Night Swim 2026 is a free evening swimming event at the RTU Ķīpsala swimming pool, where participants come to enjoy swimming not as a "strict competition," but as a safe, motivating, and emotionally cool get-together by the water. The main thing here is movement, a good mood, and the opportunity to test yourself at your own pace — whether you are swimming calmly for the first time, coming with your family, or want to set yourself a sporting goal. The event is divided into several 30-minute swimming sessions for different groups (families, amateurs, athletes, pros, etc.) to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and safe in the pool. Throughout the evening, there is also the opportunity to swim a 50-meter sprint with your time recorded.

• 30-minute swim You can swim at your own pace and in your own style, choosing the distance yourself, but the main thing is not to exceed 30 minutes. Swimming takes place in groups.

• 50 m sprint (with time recording) Throughout the event from 6:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Lane 1 is reserved for the 50 m sprint, with times recorded using a stopwatch. You can choose to participate only in the sprint, only in the 30-minute swim, or in both disciplines.

Participation is free of charge. It is recommended to arrive at the swimming pool 30 minutes before your chosen swim. At the event, you will receive a wristband with a unique number. After the swim, you can exchange your wristband for a medal and a certificate with your recorded time/result. Participants must comply with the swimming pool's internal rules. It is prohibited to arrive at the event intoxicated or to bring dangerous objects/substances.