X-WATERS Imandra 2022

In 2022, for the first time in history, we plan to swim across the beautiful Lake Imandra - in its widest part. It will be 17 km from the city embankment of Monchegorsk to the foot of the legendary Khibiny. 17 kilometers of the purest (and rather cold!) water, waves and Kola landscapes are divided into two segments: the first 7 km pass along Moncheguba at a relatively small distance from the coast and under some coastal protection, which can be considered a prelude, because they are followed by really harsh 10 km through the widest part of Bolshaya Imandra, where the lake resembles a freshwater sea. There will be no more coastline seen to the left or to the right, and only in front, stretching across the entire width of the horizon, a monumental mountain range will be waiting for you, growing almost out of the water.

Of course, 17 km, especially these ones, could be a real challenge. For those who want to taste Imandra more lightly, we suggest taking part in an evening swim for 1 km and 1 nautical mile along the renovated Monchegorsk embankment.

The start of the ultramarathon distance is on the night of July 5, approximately at 7 pm, the finish is already next day at 2 am. It will not be dark, because we will swim on a polar day - this experience will definitely become the most unusual and impressive in your swimming collection! Each participant of the ultramarathon will have an individual escort support. A kayak will go next to you, there you can put food and water that you need.

The depth of the largest lake in the Murmansk region reaches 67 meters, and the transparency of the water is 6 meters. This lake is a tricky body of water. It is quite cold; strong winds and serious waves in the open places are hardly an attraction for beach lovers, but it is ideal for a severe endurance test that can become legendary.

Imandra Lake is the largest lake in Russian Lapland and is famous for majestic landscapes that can only be seen here: huge expanses of water, nature scenery against the backdrop of the Khibiny Mountains and the unique phenomenon of "floating lakes"! Due to the refraction effect that occurs in hot, cloudless weather, it seems that the islands are floating on the lake. You need to see it with your own eyes.

IMPORTANT! Please pay attention to the admission requirements for the 17 km swim:

1) For a distance of 17 km, it is necessary to confirm participation in a swim of 10 km or more in open water with a pace of at least 25 min/km.

2) Medical certificate indicating the distance of 17 km from a sports doctor in accordance with the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 23 October 2020 N 1144н, indicating the stage of preparation not lower than "Training stage (stage of sports specialization)" with the following mandatory additional tests:
- ECG at rest;
- echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart);
- stress tests on a bicycle ergometer / treadmill test;
- clinical blood test;
- blood chemistry.


The medical certificate and additional analyzes must be sent to welcome@x-waters.com with the subject line "Admission X-WATERS Imandra 2022" no later than 3 weeks before the swim. After checking, the participant will be sent a confirmation of admission to participate in the swim.