Description
Blue Mile 10th edition – October 5th, 2024
The Miglio Blu is a non-competitive challenge open to all the sea and nature lovers, both amateurs and athletes, of all ages. The event allows participants to swim in the Marine Protected Area of Portofino, one of the most striking places in Italy, in total safety.
Itinerary
The race route starts and arrives from Punta Pedale (Santa Margherita Ligure).
N.B. To participate, it is mandatory to:
- submit a medical certificate valid for all categories (amateurs and competitive) at the time of registration
- have the signaling buoy during the race
It is not allowed to swim with watches or computers. It is allowed to swim with the wetsuit.
Organization
The event is realized in cooperation with FICR (National Timekeepers Federation) and Il Molo. The event has the grant of Santa Margherita Ligure Municipality and the support of Regione Liguria, Portofino Municipality, Portofino Marine Protected Area and Endas.
Sponsor of the event: Cressi Swim, Usobio, Latte Tigullio, Niasca Portofino, Ventura, Panificio Fiordiponti, Evita Milano and Europa 2002 Studio Immobiliare.
Registration
Confirm your registration in advance!
- from Sept. 1st to 15th: € 18
- from Sept. 16th to 25th: € 20
- from September 26th until 12 p.m. of October 3rd: € 25
The cost does not include the chip deposit provided for all participants in the mile race. The deposit of € 10 will be collected on site the day of the event at the chip delivery and returned after the race, if there are no damages and/or losses.
*In case of cancellation of the race, a coupon will be given valid for registration for the next edition or used for rental or tours with Outdoor Portofino.
Final date for registrations is October 3rd at 12 p.m.
Personalized swimming cap of the event
Assistance in the water
Medical first aid assistance in the water
Ground medical service
Ambulance
Insurance
Chronometric detection with electronic chip
Awards
Water
Small refreshment at the end of the event
bathing suit
signaling buoy
wetsuit (optional, depending on ones choice)
towel
goggles
water
sun screen
Program
- h. 9:30 – 11:00: punching and chip delivery with FICR at Punta Pedale
- h. 11:30: departure Mile competition (total distance 1,8 km)
N.B. It is not allowed to swim with watches or computers. It is allowed to swim with the wetsuit.
Registration
Confirm your registration in advance!
- from Sept. 1st to 15th: €18
- from Sept. 16th to 25th: €20
- from September 26th until 12p.m. of October 3rd: €25
The cost does not include the chip deposit provided for all participants in the mile race. The deposit of € 10 will be collected on site the day of the event at the chip delivery and returned after the race, if there are no damages and/or losses.
*In case of cancellation of the race, a coupon will be given valid for registration for the next edition or used for rental or tours with Outdoor Portofino.
Final date for registrations is October 3rd at 12 p.m.
At the moment of registration, participants need to:
- if amateurs, attach the qualifying medical certification to non agonistic sport activity and, if members of Outdoor Portofino (Endas membership card, currently valid), specify the card number;
- if professional swimmers, specify the number of the FIN or FITRI card;
N.B. *It is not allowed to swim with watches or computers.
Info
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Length: 2-3 h
- Language: Ita – Eng
- Departure time: 09:30
- Location: Santa Margherita
- Participants: max 250
Highlights
Meeting Point
How to reach us
The meeting point is at Bagni Il Molo in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Here are some suggestions on how to reach us:
By train
The train station of Santa Margherita Ligure/Portofino is reachable from Milan (2 h 30 min), from Genoa (45 min), from Pisa (2 h). You may then continue walking, by bus, boat or taxi.
By bus
With the n. 82 line from the train stations of Santa Margherita Ligure or from Rapallo.
Walking
From Santa Margherita Ligure (approx. 30 min.); from Portofino (approx. 40 min.); from Camogli, through the trails of the park of Portofino.
By boat
There are two lines serving the promontory of Portofino. From Santa Margherita Ligure you can reach Portofino with the Consorzio Marittimo del Tigullio. From Genoa, Recco or Camogli, instead, the boat service Golfo Paradiso, embraces the route to San Fruttuoso, from where you can then take the ferries of the Consorzio Marittimo del Tigullio to Portofino.
