The inaugural ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rügen in Germany will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, with three race distances on offer: World Series (42.5km), Sprint (21.7km), and Experience (7.2km).
Rügen is in the Baltic Sea and is Germany’s largest island. It offers ÖTILLÖ swimrun athletes a rugged coastline, beaches, and forests as a backdrop. The island’s diverse landscapes, from its chalk cliffs to its sheltered bays, will be experienced by athletes taking on the World Series distance, tackling a shorter Sprint route, or enjoying the Experience entry-level route.
Kai Gardeja, Director of local tourism representative Binz Tourism, said “Rügen is a truly magical place, and we are excited to welcome ÖTILLÖ Swimrun to our island.
“With its breathtaking natural beauty and diverse terrain, Binz is the perfect destination for athletes seeking a unique challenge. We look forward to hosting competitors and spectators from around the world and showing them what makes Rügen such a special place. This event will undoubtedly be a memorable one for everyone involved.”
Dominik Leu, ÖTILLÖ Commercial Director added “ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rügen is a fantastic addition to our World Series, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this iconic destination into our event calendar.
“After five years of absence, we have been very eager to return to Germany with an ÖTILLÖ event and Rügen’s stunning landscapes offer a unique blend of challenges for athletes. We are convinced it will quickly become one of the highlights of our series.”
Christian Pirzer, ÖTILLÖ Chairman, said “Adding Rügen to our event calendar marks an exciting new chapter for ÖTILLÖ. After expanding our series globally in recent years, this new race in Germany strengthens our commitment to bringing Swimrun to ever more diverse and beautiful locations.
“Rügen will challenge even the most seasoned athletes, offering a perfect balance of endurance, adventure, and nature. We can’t wait to see what the island has in store for us in 2025.”
The following events are scheduled for the 2025 ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series:
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Catalina, USA, April 27th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Utö, Sweden, June 7th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Engadin, Switzerland, July 5th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Whistler, Canada, July 6th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Gothenburg, Sweden, July 26th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Åland, Åland, August 9th & 10th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Casco Bay, USA, August 10th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Mackinac, USA, August 24th
ÖTILLÖ, The Swimrun World Championship, September 1st
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Rügen, Germany, September 13th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Orcas Island, USA, September 14th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Cannes, France, October 11th
ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Austin, USA, November 9th
At each World Series event an Experience & Sprint race is also organized.
