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.

december 21st - first day of summer (início do verão) is the longest day of sunlight in the summer hemisphere and the official start of summer when the students are off from school and many families take off from work.