You can purchase the T-shirt in the following ways:

• Buy the official event T-shirt on the event day in Balatonboglár, at the information tent set up on Platán Beach for 13,990 HUF.
• Click here to place your pre-order: https://nevezes.futanet.hu/products/423

Buy yourself or as a gift the Lidl Balaton Swim swimming cap!

The swimming cap is available in 4 colors, logoed on both sides. One of the graphics shown is on one side of the cap, and the other graphic is on the opposite side.

•  Material: 100% hypoallergenic silicone
• Non-slip inner coating that does not "tear" the hair
• Maximum elasticity
• Unisex, adult size: 22.5 x 19.2 cm

You can purchase the swimming cap in the following ways:

• On the day of the event in Balatonboglár, at the information tent set up on Platán Beach for 3990 HUF.
• Order online with GLS home delivery: 3990 HUF including postage costs for addresses in Hungary. /Expected delivery time: 5-7 working days/

The start: Révfülöp, at the soccer field next to the harbor
Exact address of the start: Révfülöp, Halász u. 7. (soccer field)
Révfülöp is located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, accessible via Route 71.

The starting point of the Balaton Crossing on SUP will be just a few meters from the starting point of the Balaton Cross Swimming (5.2 km), on the soccer field and the promenade between the soccer field and Lake Balaton.

Finish: Balatonboglár, Platán Beach

The finish line of the Balaton Crossing on SUP will be just a few meters from the starting point of the Half Distance Swim (2.6 km).

If possible, please avoid arriving by car to Révfülöp due to limited parking options. If you do arrive by car, you will be able to park at the designated locations indicated below in Révfülöp. Please make sure to seek out and use only these designated parking areas. Arrive in good time for the event and allow yourself enough time to find a proper parking spot.

And please always obey traffic rules when parking your car. Be considerate and mindful of the local environment!

There is no designated participant parking available in Balatonboglár.

Balaton-átúszás napján reggel 6:00 – 16:00 között a biztonságos és balesetmentes megközelítés és a közrend fenntartása érdekében, Balatonbogláron kikötőhöz vezető Széchényi István utcára  a 7. számú főútról, egyik irányból sem szabad majd behajtani gépjárművel. Onnan csak a 7. számú  főútra való kihajtás lesz engedélyezett. 

We will establish bike depots on both shores, but participants are responsible for securing their bikes. There is no option available for transporting bikes across the lake.

If you arrive in Révfülöp:

1. If you have not registered for the event in advance, please fill out your registration form in the tent located outside the start area!
2. At the SUP competition center tent, we will provide you with a timing and identification wristband upon presentation of the printed registration confirmation between 7:00 and 11:30. The registration confirmation will be sent to every registrant via email and can also be downloaded from the registration profile.
3. If you have a package that you want to send to Balatonboglár or retrieve in Révfülöp after completing the event, please leave it in the appropriate package storage tent.
4. Inflate your SUP and return to the start area!
   • Within the start area, we will set up a temporary depot for those arriving with rigid or already inflated SUPs.
5. Join the lineup of participants and as soon as it's your turn, get into the water!

If you arrive in Balatonboglár:

1. Cross from Balatonboglár to Révfülöp by boat (more information can be found in the 'Boat Transport During the Event' menu).
   • Boats cannot be used to transport rigid or already inflated SUPs.
2. In Révfülöp, turn right from the pier towards the football field!
3. If you have not registered for the event in advance, please fill out your registration form in the tent located outside the start area!
4. At the SUP competition center tent, we will provide you with a timing and identification wristband upon presentation of the printed registration confirmation between 8:00 and 10:45. The registration confirmation will be sent to every registrant via email and can also be downloaded from the registration profile.
5. If you have a package that you want to send to Balatonboglár or retrieve in Révfülöp after completing the event, please leave it in the appropriate package storage tent!
6. Inflate your SUP and return to the start area!
   • Within the start area, we will set up a temporary depot for those arriving with rigid or already inflated SUPs.
7. Join the lineup of participants and as soon as it's your turn, get into the water!

The crossing must be started no later than the designated time on July 20. Participants must arrive at the finish no later than 3 hours after the last start. For SUP participants planning to complete the 5.2 km distance in more than 3 hours, please adjust the start of your paddling accordingly! The times may change (possibly earlier) due to weather conditions, and decisions will be made after consultation with the authorities. During the crossing, closing times will be set for each kilometer. Participants must arrive at each kilometer by the times listed below. In case of exceeding the time limit, participants must board the closing boat and can only leave it at the Balatonboglár finish line.

SUP course closing times based on the 12-hour start closure time:
At 2 km: 13:10
At 3 km: 13:45
At 4 km: 14:20

You can find the schedule/timeline here.

DRESSING ROOM:

We provide dressing facilities in tents near the registration center in Révfülöp and Balatonboglár.

CLOAKROOM, BAG STORAGE:

You can leave bags:

• On-site storage at Révfülöp and Balatonboglár
• Bags to be transferred from Révfülöp to Balatonboglár

Cloakroom opening hours:

According to the schedule determined for July 20th:

Balatonboglár:
Bag drop-off: from 5:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Bag pick-up: until 3:30 PM

Révfülöp:
Bag drop-off: from 6:00 AM to 11:50 AM
Bag pick-up: until 5:00 PM (subject to change based on the schedule of the last boat carrying swimmers from Balatonboglár)

Procedure for dropping off bags:

Please do not bring rigid or inflated SUPs to the baggage drop-off tents! We kindly ask you to place these sports equipment in the temporary supervised storage area near the Balaton-áthúzás registration tent before departure.

At Révfülöp: Bag drop-off is only possible after presenting the wristband received at the registration tent. Bags left at the venue can be deposited at the baggage storage tent. Upon depositing a bag, participants receive a wristband matching the label number attached to the bag. Bags can be reclaimed after the swim by presenting this wristband. This service is recommended for those returning to Révfülöp after completing the course. Only deflated and packed SUPs are allowed on the participant transport boat; rigid SUPs cannot be transported on this vessel.

Bag drop-off for packages to be sent across the lake occurs at the designated baggage drop-off tent. Upon depositing the bag, a new number and a letter code indicating a specific color are assigned to the wristband. The package can be collected on the opposite shore at the tent marked with the corresponding color code by presenting the wristband. This service is recommended for those staying in Balatonboglár after completing the course.

In Balatonboglár, participants with valid registration and those intending to register can drop off their bags. This service is recommended for those arriving in Balatonboglár and then crossing to Révfülöp for the starting point. On the boat transporting participants, only deflated and packed SUPs are allowed. Rigid SUPs cannot be transported on this boat.

SHOWER:

A public shower is available for participants at the Platán Strand in Balatonboglár.

Distance: 5200 m - on the map, marked with a purple line.

• The distance can only be completed by individual participants regardless of the type of SUP; no other person (including dogs) may be on the SUP.
• The distance can only be completed on the Révfülöp-Balatonboglár route. It is strictly prohibited to row back from Balatonboglár!
• During the completion, it is mandatory to stay a maximum of 30 meters to the left (right hand side) of the swimming lane buoys and to pass the safety boats of the Half Distance Balaton Swim in the same way.
• It is prohibited to proceed within the swimming lane (between buoys and safety boats).

Route:

You can only bring the SUP onto the participant transport boat in a deflated and packed condition. Rigid SUPs cannot be transported on this boat.

During the Lidl Balaton Cross-Swimming event, the largest capacity ships of Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. operate between Balatonboglár and Révfülöp, with continuous service. The ships depart as soon as they are filled.

The FIRST SHIP departs from Balatonboglár to Révfülöp at 6:00 AM on the morning of the swimming event. Upon arrival in Révfülöp, it immediately departs back to Balatonboglár. The ships transporting swimmers intending to start have no fixed schedule; they depart to Révfülöp as soon as they are filled.

Participants who have already completed their swim, as well as escorts (except for one adult supervisor accompanying minors), can only use the Révfülöp-bound ferry before 11:00 AM if it does not hinder the safe transport of swimmers starting the race.

The LAST SHIP to ensure participants arrive on time for the 12-hour start departs Balatonboglár at 11:00 AM.

For those who wish to cross from Balatonboglár to Révfülöp for the purposes of picking up their timing bracelet and registration, the service can be accessed free of charge until 11:00 AM:

• For pre-registered participants, by presenting the registration confirmation.
• By presenting the wristband received for depositing belongings at the Balatonboglár wardrobe.
• In the case of participants who have not pre-registered and wish to register on-site (provided the participant limit has not been reached earlier and this option is available), they can request confirmation at the tent set up at the port.

FROM RÉVFÜLÖP TO BALATONBOGLÁR:

From the northern shore, escorts are transported to Balatonboglár by every second ship, approximately every 1.5 hours.

The LAST SHIP returning participants to Révfülöp departs from Balatonboglár at approximately 4:00 PM.

Participants of the SUP distance are entitled to one-way travel for free, which can be claimed by presenting the received timing wristband. Any additional journeys will require purchasing tickets.
We recommend that companions who know in advance they will be traveling back and forth purchase round-trip tickets before their first journey to avoid long queues. During the boat trip, the ticket prices of Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. apply.
Tickets can be purchased at BAHART on-site ticket offices and online (www.jegy.bahart.hu). To avoid waiting in line at the ticket office, please prioritize online ticket purchase. Please note that online tickets do not entitle holders to priority boarding.

Before the start, you can refresh with water. Each participant must arrange route updates themselves during the course.

Within the SUP finish area, we provide a finisher's package containing gifts from sponsors. Certain items in the package (e.g., coffee, pastries) can be claimed by presenting the corresponding coupons found inside the package.

The crossing must be started no later than the time specified on July 20th. Participants must arrive at the finish no later than 3 hours after the last start. Participants on SUP expecting to complete the 5.2 km course in more than 3 hours are requested to adjust their start accordingly!
Due to changing weather conditions, these times may be adjusted (moved earlier) after consultation with the authorities.
During the crossing, closing times for each kilometer will be determined. Participants must arrive at each kilometer by the times listed below. In case of exceeding the time limit, participants must board the closing boat and may only disembark at the destination in Balatonboglár.

Closing times for swimming lanes calculated with a 12-hour start time:

At 2 kilometers: 13:10
At 3 kilometers: 13:45
At 4 kilometers: 14:20

Participants may start the course no later than 12:00 PM.

Participants must arrive at the finish no later than 3:00 PM. Participants planning to complete the 5.2 km distance in more than 3 hours are requested to adjust their start accordingly! The above times may be adjusted earlier due to changing weather conditions, which will be decided after consultation with the authorities. Closing times for swimming lanes aligned with kilometers will be determined during the course.

The timing services provider is Sárkány Informatikai Zrt.

• The timing is done using a chip placed in the wristband worn on your wrist.
• The wristband is made of waterproof material, so it won't be damaged during sports activities.
• Our staff will use a reader to check the chip when you enter the water and at the finish line, recording your completion time.
• Please take care of your wristband and do not remove it; otherwise, your time won't be recorded for the event.

We expect a large turnout for this year's Balaton Swim, which was awarded the 'Recreational Sports Event of the Year' at the 2022 Sports Gala. To ensure a smooth preparation, we advise you to arrive at the starting point in good time. Finding adequate parking might take some time, so arriving early will prevent unnecessary stress before the swim. Even if you have to park further away, you'll have enough time to comfortably walk back to the venue.

Please be prepared for queues during registration and wristband pickup. We kindly ask for your patience with our staff and fellow swimmers.

You won't need much besides your swimwear and goggles for the swim. Before the swim, you'll have the opportunity to deposit a small bag with dry clothes and a towel, which you'll need upon finishing. Please pack minimally, keeping your essentials in mind. Avoid bringing rolling suitcases! You won't need a raincoat either, as the event won't proceed in case of rain. We do not take responsibility for the preservation or transport of valuables. If you choose to leave valuables in your bag, we cannot be held accountable.

Ensure your swimwear is comfortable and tested. While that new swimsuit might look great, it shouldn't cause discomfort after a long swim. Opt for swimwear you've used before and are comfortable with, ensuring it stays in place and doesn't irritate your skin during physical activity.

Use sunscreen suitable for your skin's needs, preferably with a high SPF. A swim cap or hat can be practical if your swimming style allows it.

Since you'll be engaging in the same motion for hours, parts of your body may rub against each other. To prevent chafing, it's advisable to apply vaseline to these areas.

Due to prolonged exposure to water, you may lose body heat during the swim. If the water temperature is below 22 degrees Celsius, consider using fat, which helps retain body heat and reduces the risk of feeling cold.

You'll need extra energy to complete the 5.2 km swim, so eat consciously and carbohydrate-rich in the days leading up to the event. However, avoid overeating right before the start! If possible, refrain from eating two hours before the swim! On the day of the swim, avoid fatty, spicy foods and opt for easily digestible meals for breakfast. Reserve heavy foods like bean goulash for later! For energy storage, it's practical to start the day with slowly absorbing carbohydrates (such as oatmeal). Despite these suggestions, maintaining your usual eating habits is the least risky to avoid stomach issues caused by newly tried foods.

For the safety of swimmers, sailboats will be positioned every 25-30 meters along the swim lane between the start and finish. If you get tired, take a break, but stay calm. Swim at a steady pace towards one of the boats, rest, and then continue swimming. If you encounter problems and can't solve them, always seek assistance first from the boat crew and then from your fellow swimmers if necessary.

Wishing you a successful completion!

• Any prepared participant who accepts the conditions outlined in the race regulations may start in the competition.
• During the course of the distance, wearing a life jacket is mandatory, and each participant must ensure their own.
• The distance can only be completed by individual participants regardless of the SUP type; no other person (including dogs) can be on the SUP. The distance can only and exclusively be completed on the route from Révfülöp to Balatonboglár. It is strictly prohibited to paddle back from Balatonboglár to Révfülöp.
• During the completion, participants must maintain a maximum distance of 30 meters from the directionally left side (right-hand side) of the crossing markers, and must similarly pass by the safety boats.
• It is prohibited to proceed within the swimming lane (between buoys and safety boats).
• You cannot use the services of the service units (cloakroom, changing rooms, toilets, race center) with a rigid or inflatable SUP board.
  • Before the start, you can place your sports equipment in the temporary supervised storage area near the SUP race center.
  • We kindly ask all participants to release their sports equipment in Balatonboglár as soon as possible after reaching the finish line, hand over the rigid SUP to their assistant if applicable, and then redeem the coupons found in the finisher's package. Please use the cloakroom services for storage without your SUP. There will be no SUP storage facility provided on the southern shore.
• On the boat transporting participants, SUPs must be deflated and packed. Rigid SUPs cannot be transported on this boat.
• A competitor may be disqualified if they fail to complete the entire course designated by the organizers or if they inaccurately or incompletely fill out the registration form with incorrect information.
• We do not offer valuables storage during the competition.
• Consumption or use of alcohol, drugs, or any other intoxicating substances before the event is strictly prohibited.
  The organizers reserve the right to exclude intoxicated or otherwise impaired individuals from the event.
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• Basic swimming ability and water safety are essential requirements for participation in the event.
• Any advertising activities at the event venue require prior permission from the organizers, conducted in a coordinated manner and format.
• The organizers reserve the right to limit the number of participants and may close registration at any time.
• The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the program and schedule.