Magda Nieuwoudt looks back on winning Challenge Family World Bonus: ‘Did not expect it to be this mind-blowing and enjoyable’
South African Magda Nieuwoudt won this year’s Challenge Family World Bonus, and along with it, a $25,000 bonus. After a wonderful season (read more here), we spoke to her at length and looked back on a great year full of wins and top performances. How did you find racing the Challenge Family events throughout the […]
Challenge Family Announces Second Canadian Race with SAIL Challenge Esprit Montréal
Challenge Family has partnered with one of Canada’s oldest and most respected events to announce SAIL Challenge Esprit Montreal on 6-8 September 2024. The event will mark the 40th anniversary of the original Esprit de Montréal Triathlon which each year attracts over 3,000 athletes to the Olympic venue in the heart of Montréal, Québec. “It […]
‘The world according to Sebastian Kienle’
“I know a lot of people that didn’t handle retirement well,” Kienle says, explaining why he took a tapered approach to retirement. “It’s not always easy, and right now it still feels like a normal off-season. Putting the immense amount of stuff I’ve piled up over the years into the basement helps me realize this […]
Mathis Margirier and Magda Nieuwoudt finish season with Challenge Family World Bonus victories
Four wins for Magda Nieuwoudt and three wins for Mathis Margirier: both athletes experienced a great season in 2023 and were stronger than ever at Challenge Family races. On top of their wins came some impressive second place finishes as well, making Nieuwoudt and Margirier the winners of the Challenge Family World Bonus standings, taking […]
Voting is Open for the Challenge Family Race Awards!
We’re excited to announce voting is open for the Challenge Family Race Awards 2023! The Awards were established in 2019 to reward the race organisers, volunteers and all the people who put so much into helping create finish line memories for thousands of athletes around the globe each year. Athlete voice is very important to […]
Riding a wooden bike: is it possible?
Competing in a triathlon on a wooden bike? It may not be the first thing you think of, but it turns out it is possible. Triathlon Today wrote an article about a Dutch entrepreneur who made his own wooden road bike. You can read the article below: The best and most expensive carbon frames: it […]
Final Titles of the Year Decided at Challenge Salinas, Dubrick and Bravo Take Wins
Marc Dubrick (USA) and Elizabeth Bravo (ECU) have taken the final titles of 2023 at the inaugural edition of Challenge Salinas in Ecuador bringing the season to an end in hot and windy conditions. In the men’s race, it was already clear on paper that the biggest battle was likely to be between Dubrick and […]
[Video Throwback] Salinas as wonderful triathlon location
Next Sunday, the first edition of Challenge Salinas takes place: you can already find an extensive preview on that race here. Few triathletes know that the coastal town in Ecuador has a very rich triathlon history. For example, Salinas hosted quite a few World Cups in the past. Below is a throwback to the 2018-edition […]
Unique Course and International Field at Challenge Salinas
This Sunday, the first edition of Challenge Salinas will take place. A small but interesting pro field will cross swords in Ecuador, which could make for an exciting battle. The race – at least the women’s race – will also see the final decision in the Challenge Family World Bonus standings. In the men’s race, […]
Why indoor cycling benefits and why you should consider it!
A story by TRI247 and a very good reason to start thinking about training on ROUVY! If you’ve been put off indoor cycling by the idea of churning out miles in a cold draughty garage while staring at a wall, maybe it’s time for a rethink. Indoor cycling can be daunting at first but its […]
Matt Hanson shows running skills (once again) with fast California International Marathon
Matt Hanson is one of the fastest running triathletes in the pro field and regularly decides races in his favor during the run. Last weekend he ran a single marathon – the California International Marathon – and showed once again how much he excels at running. He finished the race in a spectacular 2:22:57. With […]
[VIDEO] This is why you want to profit today’s Early Bird Fee for Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is passion and emotion. Love and family. Dedication and determination. Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is Europe’s oldest Long Distance Triathlon, one of the fastest races (top ten) in the world and by far the largest race in The Netherlands. Today and today only (December 4) you can take advantage of their Early Bird rate (cheapest […]
DATEV Challenge Roth Race of the Year for the 12th time
Triathlon in Roth remains the benchmark of long-distance triathlon. At the prestigious “Sailfish Night of the Year” on 2 December in Langen near Frankfurt, DATEV Challenge Roth was awarded the coveted Triathlon Award for Best Race of the Year for the 12th time in a row. An impressive 68.5% of readers of the renowned triathlon […]
Spectacular speeds at World Championship Ultraman
For triathletes who are always looking to go the extra mile, there are ultratriathlons. Challenging yourself sometimes almost endlessly in the water, on the bike and running. Last weekend the World Championship Ultraman took place, a great example of this. Spread over three days 10 kilometers of swimming, 421 kilometers of cycling and 84 kilometers […]
Els Visser on Challenge Canberra victory: ‘That was one hell of a finish’
Els Visser won Challenge Canberra last weekend, and she did so in impressive fashion. After being more than three minutes behind after the swim, she began a phenomenal catch-up on the bike and made up almost all of her deficit. During the run, she had another 30 seconds on Fenella Langridge to catch up with, […]
Daniel Baekkegard on his Challenge Canberra victory: ‘Beautiful scenery and a great course!’
He was the big favorite in advance for the win at Challenge Canberra, and last weekend he lived up to that role: no crash could stop Daniel Baekkegard. The Danish world-class athlete faced an ugly fall during the first stages on the bike, but was able to continue his race, fought his way back to […]
Challenge Family World Bonus close to being decided, biggest rise for Els Visser
With only one race to go – Challenge Salinas in Ecuador – Els Visser has done particularly well within the Challenge Family World Bonus standings. Following her victory at Challenge Canberra last Sunday, Visser has climbed to a shared second place. Magda Nieuwoudt, who is first with 1450 points, is already unbeatable, but Imogen Simmonds […]
Bækkegård and Visser and Take Inaugural Titles at Challenge Canberra
Australia’s capital city played host to some of the biggest names in the sport this weekend with Daniel Bækkegård (DEN) and Els Visser (NED) taking the inaugural Challenge Canberra wins in a thrilling day of racing. Set against the backdrop of Parliament House, the swim saw Michael Boult (AUS) exit the water in the lead […]
Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum to Host 2024 Challenge Asia-Pacific Championship
The Republic of Korea will host the 2024 Challenge Asia Pacific Championship over the 226km distance on 2 June as part of the long-standing Challenge Guansan-Saemangeum. Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum was a sell-out in 2023 with athletes from around the globe keen to ride the world’s longest seawall with its unique eco-environment and spectacular scenery. The Asia […]
Challenge Gallipoli Set to Take Athletes on a Race Through History in 2024
A course steeped in ancient and modern history, surrounded by outstanding natural beauty is the latest Challenge Family destination with today’s announcement of Challenge Gallipoli on Türkiye’s Gelibolu Peninsula on 2 June 2024. The Gallipoli Campaign needs no introduction as one of the defining battles of the First World War. Challenge Gallipoli is set over […]
Black Friday Deals 2023
IT’S BLACK FRIDAY DEALS TIME! Now’s the time to finalise your 2024 race plans! For one day only on Friday 24 November you can enjoy 10% off selected races around the world + A massive 25% off everything in the Challenge Family Shop and great deals from our partners! Enjoy Black Friday 10% off registration […]
First Edition of Challenge Canberra Gears Up with Stunning Pro Field
It may be the first edition of Challenge Canberra, but this coming weekend it will kick off with a superb pro field. A great battle is expected in both the women’s and men’s races, with Fenella Langridge and Daniel Bækkegård as the top seeds. Fenella Langridge has had a great season so far, finishing seventh […]
Felipe Marmo Gomes Santos and Bruna Carolina De Azevedo Stolf win sold-out Challenge Florianópolis
It was a wonderful edition for several reasons – for example not only because the race was sold out but was celebrating its tenth edition as well – and Challenge Florianópolis was given extra sparkle by the great performances of Felipe Marmo Gomes Santos and Bruna Carolina De Azevedo Stolf. Both professional athletes won the […]
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam runner-up Kieran Lindars traveled to The Netherlands to personally thank volunteers
It was a very special moment: none other than Briton Kieran Lindars traveled to The Netherlands to personally thank the hundreds of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam volunteers who gathered last night during the annual volunteer party. Lindars won Challenge Almere-Amsterdam in 2022 and finished second this year behind an unleashed Menno Koolhaas. The last kilometer, however, was so tough for […]
Frederic Funk’s insights: how many kilometers in season 2023?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How many kilometers do professional athletes actually train in a year? Frederic Funk, who always gives insight into his wattages and other interesting numbers after races anyway, has made public how many kilometers he has covered this season. 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Roth Doubles Media Reach for 2023
The appeal of the world’s largest long-distance triathlon remains strong and reached a new peak in 2023. This is confirmed by the 2023 Media Report, released today by TEAMCHALLENGE and the fact next year’s race was fully booked in 40 seconds. ROTH 2023 achieved a cumulative reach of 324 millionThe record-breaking race with two new […]
This is why you want to win a training weekend with Pletzer Resorts at Das Walchsee Aktivresort
Right now, you can win a training weekend at Pletzer Resorts at Das Walchsee Aktivresort. This hotel is the epicenter of our Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee race and when that race took place this year, triathlon website Triathlon Today was also on site. They wrote the article below about the hotel and it does show that there […]
Challenge Florianópolis celebrates 10th Anniversary with Sell-Out Field
This Sunday, 16 November, Challenge Florianópolis, one of Brazil’s largest races, will celebrate 10 years and also decide the Brazilian National Champions. A small pro field and over 1,000 age group athletes will battle it out within one of the most beautiful settings Brazil has to offer. In the professional men’s race, there appear to […]
Challenge Florianópolis coming up, get in the mood with this video
Next Sunday, Challenge Florianópolis will take place in Brazil. In a tropical setting, we can enjoy a beautiful race. To get extra in the mood, you can relive the 2021 aftermovie here.
Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum in search for pacers for new world record attempt
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Last month Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum ran to a new world record at the world-famous Chicago Marathon. He recorded a spectacular time of 2:00:35, but that is clearly not enough for Kiptum. He soon announced that next year, on April 14, he will participate in the Rotterdam Marathon (The Netherlands) and that he hopes to be […]
Challenge Family Returns to the USA with Challenge New Jersey State Triathlon
Challenge Family has revealed its second race in North America in as many months with today’s announcement of Challenge New Jersey State Triathlon on 20-21 July 2024, following on from last month’s announcement of SAIL Challenge Cap Québec powered by Argon 18. Previously the New Jersey State Triathlon, the partnership with the established short course […]
European Champion Els Visser: ‘Consistency will have our back’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699861356514{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Less than two months ago, Els Visser became European Champion Long Distance at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam. It was yet another top performance by the Dutch professional athlete. A striking detail: Visser always trains by feeling – and thus never sticks to a schedule – and thinks that this is very important. On socials […]
Beginning triathlete? Use our Beginner Guides!
Are you hoping to complete your first triathlon next year? Are you new to the wonderful world of swimming, cycling and running? Maybe you already have some experience, but want to learn more about the sport of triathlon, the basics, terminology, rules and training tips? Our Beginner Guides can help you do just that! Thanks […]
2024 Wings for Life World Run targeting new record number of participants
Registration is officially open for the 11th edition of the Wings for Life World Run. Set for Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 11:00am GMT, runners and wheelchair users from across the world will hit the ‘start-line’ to connect in a unique format. Of course you can run with Challenge Family once again! Whether participants run, […]
What are your race plans for 2024?
How are your 2024 race plans playing out for you? Will you travel to fulfil your triathlon finish line dreams, or stay closer to home? Are you thinking long, middle or short? Fast, flat and furious or scenic mountains and lakes? Do you want something fun for the family to do or will you fly […]