August 3: Swim Across the Qiantang River! Registration opens on the 11th.

The annual Qiantang River Crossing event has kicked off once again! In 2025, the event not only honors its timeless tradition but also draws the attention of countless locals and visitors with its innovative approach.

Event Details

Competition time:August 3, 2025.

Race route:This year, the starting and finishing points of the Qiantang River Crossing event remain unchanged—beginning at the southern bank of the Qiantang River and ending at the City Balcony on the northern bank. The start is located at the Binjiang District Olympic Sports Center Pier on the southern side, while the finish line is at the City Balcony in Shangcheng District on the northern bank. The total distance spans approximately 1.3 kilometers.

Registration period:July 11 to July 13.

How to register:Download the Zhejiang Ban app, search for the "Hangzhou Sports Online" service on the homepage, and once you're there, click the image banner at the top of the page labeled "2025 Qiantang River Crossing" to register.

Lottery draw time:July 14.

Swimming proficiency test time:July 18 to July 19.

What are the special features and highlights of this year's event? Find out together ↓↓

Parent-child group continues

The 2024 Qiantang River Crossing event has introduced a parent-child category for the first time. This year, the parent-child group continues to be offered, providing families with a valuable opportunity to enjoy water sports together while also helping to further popularize swimming and strengthen bonds of interaction and collaboration among family members. The goal is to ensure that every family member can fully engage, have fun, and share in the joy of water-based activities.

The scale remains substantial.

To meet the growing demand from swimming enthusiasts, the total number of participants in this year's Qiantang River Crossing event once again reached 3,500.

Additionally, this year Hangzhou has specially arranged event-related accommodations, car rentals, and local tour services for out-of-town participants. The organizers will also strengthen efforts to engage broader societal involvement, bringing in more partners to jointly enhance service quality and provide even more attentive support for all competitors.

Lottery-based drawing ensures fair registration

To prevent overcrowding in the registration system and ensure fairness, this year’s Qiantang River Crossing event will once again use a lottery-based drawing to determine eligibility for the test. Participants must submit their registration information within the specified timeframe and then wait for the lottery results. Those selected will receive an SMS notification and will be required to take the swimming skills test as instructed. Only after successfully passing the test will participants earn their official entry into the event.

Water Fun Carnival Held Simultaneously

During the Qiantang River Crossing event, Hangzhou’s City Balcony will also host a simultaneous Water Carnival. Collaborating with the popular game *Dongzai Party*, the event features massive egg-shaped water slides, a dazzling light-and-shadow pool, and an endless bubble pit—offering citizens a refreshing summer celebration filled with aquatic fun.

Enhanced safeguards, ensuring safety every step of the way

Compared to previous years, this year sees an increase in the number of support vessels, including speedboats, kayaks, jet skis, and paddleboards—each equipped with professional, highly experienced lifeguards. Additionally, volunteers, whose numbers far exceed last year’s, will actively participate in event support, providing athletes with comprehensive assistance and services.

Source: Hangzhou Sports

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