Cross-Balaton Swim Contest.
Lake Balaton, Hungary
About
Cross-Balaton Swim Contest. [4] In 2013 it will be held on 6 July(Saturday), with the first people starting at 0700 and the last starters at 1330. In 2012 over 10,000 completed the swim of 5.2km, with an avergare time of 2 hours 41 minutes. The youngest swimmers were 8 years old and the oldest 82. The race goes from Révfülop on the north shore to Balatonboglár. It may be cancelled in case of bad weather, so better check weather forecasts in advance. If you're taking part you can get discounts on the ferry back. The organisers transport your clothes across, so you can change when you arrive.
