What's the challenge?
X-WATERS Issyk-Kul is for the strong of spirit!
Issyk-Kul is not just a lake, it is a majestic natural arena where crystal-clear waters meet majestic mountain peaks. Join the X-WATERS Issyk-Kul and discover the beauty of this unique place! Issyk-Kul is one of the deepest lakes in the world. Its clear water hides an incredible variety of underwater life and has unique healing properties due to its mountainous location and the cleanest ecology of the region.
Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Tien Shan, Lake Issyk-Kul pleases the eye with its purest waters and picturesque landscapes. Here you can enjoy the fresh air, the scent of pine needles and the sounds of nature, which will create the perfect atmosphere for your swim.
It's not just a swim — it's an opportunity to test your strength, overcome yourself and feel freedom. The X-WATERS Issyk-Kul takes place at an altitude of about 1600 meters above sea level, which adds more stress on the body and requires preparation and endurance.
The bright sun, fresh mountain air and the indescribable beauty of the landscapes will create the atmosphere of true adventure and the unity with nature.
Immerse yourself in the amazing nature of Kyrgyzstan, feel its power and harmony. Get unforgettable impressions and a boost of energy for the whole next year!
How to get there:
the start area is located at ""Kapriz"" Resort Hotel, Issyk-Kul Region, Baktuu-Dolonotu village, Kyrgyz Republic.
You can reach it via the capital city, Bishkek (by taxi, bus, or car - more information at: the link)
Approximate travel time from Bishkek: 4 hours.
There is also an airport in the Issyk-Kul region - Tamchy Airport, which receives charter flights from Novosibirsk.
Distances
plan
the distance
plan
• 500 m
Participants start from the Kapriz beach, swim to the first buoy on the right, continue to the next buoy, then return to the finish arch. Swim around all buoys on the right. Swim counter-clockwise.
• 1 mile
Participants start from the beach at Kapriz, swim to the first buoy, then complete 3 laps around all buoys and return to the finish arch. As shown at the diagram, 3 laps must be swum along the dotted line. On reaching the first buoy, approach and touch it. Swim around all buoys keeping them to your left. After the third lap, swim directly to the finish. Swim counter-clockwise.
• 5 k
Swimmers board a boat at the pier that takes them to Point A (the starting point). A mass start is given from the boat, and participants swim to Point B, finishing under the arch in the start area on the beach at Kapriz.
• X-KIDS 200
Participants start from the Kapriz beach, swim to the first buoy on the right, then return to the finish arch.
The buoy must always be on your left side.
- one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world, at 1607 meters above sea level;
- never freezes, even in winter, thanks to geothermal springs and saline water - hence the name "Warm Lake"(from Kyrgyz language);
- water clarity up to 20 meters, with color ranging from turquoise to deep blue depending on weather and time of day;
- surrounded by a ring of majestic Tien Shan mountains that provide a stunning backdground and protect from strong winds.
The region's climate is mild and sunny: even in summer, there's no exhausting heat, making swimming comfortable and safe.
Issyk-Kul is not only natural wonder but also a place rich in history and culture: along the shore you can find ancient petroglyphs, ruins of churches, archaeological sites, and the true spirit of the East.
A swim in Issyk-Kul is about sport - but not only. It's about spirit, beauty, freedom, and a feeling that stays with you.
Registration for a swim
Before registering, please read Swim Regulations and Standard contract
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Agenda
AGENDA X-WATERS Issyk-Kul 2025
Preliminary schedule:
Saturday, 30th August
07:30 Opening of the start area
07:30-8:30 Registration for 5 k Participants
08:40 Boat departure from the pier with 5 k Participants
08:45-9:45 Registration for 1 mile Participants
09:50 Water test for 1 mile Participants
10:00 Start of 1 mile
10:45-11:45 Registration for 500 m and X-JUNIORS 500 Participants
11:50 Water test for 500 m and X-JUNIORS 500 Participants
12:00 Start of 500 m
12:30 Start of X-JUNIORS 500
12:30 Registration for X-KIDS 200 Participants
13:10 Water test for X-KIDS 200 Participants
13:20 Start of X-KIDS 200
14:00-14:30 Awards ceremony
The exact schedule will be known closer to the start. You will receive a participant's racebook 2 weeks before the event.
How to get there:
the start area is located at "Kapriz" Resort Hotel, Issyk-Kul Region, Baktuu-Dolonotu village,
Kyrgyz Republic.
You can reach it via the capital city, Bishkek (by taxi, bus, or car - more information at:
the link)
Approximate travel time from Bishkek: 4 hours.
There is also an airport in the Issyk-Kul region - Tamchy Airport, which receives charter flights from
Novosibirsk.
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