In 2010, the competition added female participants and it adopted the three-phase structure that keeps until today, Including the Desafio Elite, which was a relay race including swimming and running in the sand.

Now there are other types of competitions, as well, including marathons, stand up paddle races and several levels for each one - The event keeps on collecting fans, followers and global recognition, as well as some of the most prominent names in the swimming world podium.

on december 22nd, the illuminated parade (parada iluminada) portrays the story of a child's fascination with christmas using floats, music, and dancers - this event is free, and traditionally takes place in copacabana, starting from posto 6.