Volta de Alagados — Ponta Grossa

The Volta de Alagados in Ponta Grossa offers a competitive open water swimming circuit held at the Represa de Alagados, with distances ranging from a 200m kids' event up to 10km. The next edition is scheduled for November 29, 2026, centered at the Iate Clube de Ponta Grossa. Swimmers navigate the reservoir waters, with the 5km and 10km routes featuring a floating pier at the 2.5km mark, designated for hydration and nutrition support. Wetsuits are permitted throughout the event. Athletes must adhere to a 4-hour and 30-minute time limit for the 10km distance; failing to reach the finish line within this window results in being removed from the water.

Logistics are strictly managed due to the venue being private property. All participants are required to attend a mandatory briefing 15 minutes before their respective start times, where race directors may adjust the course or regulations based on environmental factors like currents or wind. Entry fees are 190 BRL until November 15, increasing to 220 BRL thereafter, with a separate 120 BRL entry for the 200m kids' race. Upon arrival at the club, a mandatory entry fee of 20 BRL for athletes and 40 BRL for companions applies, covering facility maintenance, showers, and parking.

Timing is managed via electronic bracelets distributed in the race kit, which must be returned at the finish; failure to do so incurs a 100 BRL replacement fee. For the 600m distance, the organization enforces a safety protocol requiring first-time open water swimmers to be accompanied by a personal 'angel'—a designated experienced swimmer or kayaker—to ensure safe navigation. While the organization provides basic event infrastructure, participants are responsible for their own nutrition at the designated pier and may arrange for personal kayak support, provided that the support staff's information is submitted to the organizers during kit pickup. The event is part of a broader annual circuit that rewards consistency across multiple stages.