Registration Open for Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2026
Registrations are officially open for Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2026, one of the most spectacular events in the international Challenge Family circuit. The date is set for Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, in the extraordinary setting of Forte Village Resort, on the southwestern coast of Sardinia. Until 31 December 2025, participants can take […]
Challenge Canberra Ready to Host a Festival of Triathlon Racing This Weekend
Challenge Canberra returns to Australia’s capital this weekend, 15–16 November 2025, bringing a full festival of triathlon to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Hundreds of athletes will be racing over the weekend across a wide range of distances and formats. On Saturday, athletes will take on the Aquathlon and Aqua Kids Challenge, before the […]
Challenge Barcelona Announces 2026 Dates and Return of the Olympic Distance
Challenge Barcelona has officially confirmed its 2026 dates: the event will be held on Saturday 24 October and Sunday 25 October. After the success of the last edition, which gathered nearly 3,000 participants and consolidated the introduction of the Middle Distance, the event will once again turn Barcelona into the international epicentre of triathlon. Registration […]
The new ABUS TimeShifter: Proven Fast, Crafted for Triathletes Who Refuse to Follow
The wait is almost over – and it’s going to be worth it. ABUS is about to redefine speed for triathletes around the world with the upcoming ABUS TimeShifter, the brand’s fastest time trial helmet ever. Engineered with the fastest minds, tested under race pressure, and shaped by science, the TimeShifter is built for athletes […]
[VIDEO] Challenge Family CEO Jort Vlam Breaks Personal Record at Challenge Barcelona
Nothing could stop him: Challenge Family CEO Jort Vlam was on the start line at Challenge Barcelona last week. Not only did he enjoy the stunning course, but he also managed to set a new personal best. With a bike like that Quintana Roo, it’s no surprise he flew through the course! Check out the […]
Fast Times at Challenge Xiamen with Wins by Storch and Perez Sala
Challenge Family’s final Northern Hemisphere race for the year welcomed 2,000 age group and professional athletes to Challenge Xiamen with thrilling racing across the weekend. Ultimate victory went to Kieran Storch (AUS) and Sara Pérez Sala (ESP) on a course renowned for it speed. In the men’s race Nicholas Free (AUS) led out the water […]
[VIDEO] Challenge Sir Bani Yas is about to get even more epic!
This year, Challenge Sir Bani Yas celebrated an epic first edition, where athletes raced through the wildlife of the iconic Sir Bani Yas Island, discovering the beauty and splendor of Abu Dhabi in a truly unique way. But… the race is going to be even more epic next year. Watch the video below and you’ll […]
Top International Athletes Set for Challenge Xiamen 2025
The 2025 edition of Challenge Xiamen takes place this weekend, on Saturday 1 November, bringing world-class triathlon racing to the spectacular Huandong Romantic Coast at Tong’an Bay in southeast China. A total of 25 professional athletes are confirmed to race, promising an exciting day of competition on one of the fastest and most scenic coastal […]
Riddle Rides Away to Victory While Schär Extends Winning Streak at Challenge Barcelona
Despite light rain and wind greeting athletes at dawn, Challenge Barcelona 2025 delivered an action-packed day of racing along the Catalan capital’s iconic coastline. The middle-distance event saw Jamie Riddle (RSA) and Cathia Schär (SUI) claim victory after decisive performances across the flat and fast course in 3:36:39 and 4:07:29, respectively. Athletes began the day […]
Wins for Priester and Sandrini at Challenge Forte Village Sardinia
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia today cemented its position as the perfect end to the season as age group and professional athletes took on the Mediterranean’s most beautiful course. In the men’s race, Lasse Nygaard Priester (GER) took the win in 3:37:43 while in the women’s race, Sara Sandrini (ITA) took her first professional win in […]
Challenge Family Launches Student Rates to Inspire the Next Generation of Triathletes
Leading global triathlon series, Challenge Family, today announced the launch of exclusive student rates offering 25% off selected individual race entries, designed to make the sport more accessible for young adults aged 17 to 23. The new student discount programme aims to lower barriers to entry for young people interested in triathlon, supporting the next […]
All Eyes on Challenge Barcelona as the City Hosts Its First-Ever Middle Distance
With just days to go until the highly anticipated Challenge Barcelona 2025, excitement is building as the event prepares to welcome 2,600 athletes to the start line for its race weekend, including the first-ever middle-distance race. The race brings world-class racing to the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the world. The […]
Guaranteed Entry to Challenge Roth 2026 – Only with Tri Travel!
The world’s most iconic triathlon is calling — don’t let this opportunity slip away! Challenge Roth 2026 entries sold out in just 28 seconds, but Tri Travel is here with a limited number of guaranteed spots. With our booking deadline fast approaching on October 31, now is the time to secure your place in this […]
Top International Triathletes Head to Sardinia for Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2025
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia will return this weekend with top-level triathlon racing to southern Sardinia on 25–26 October 2025. A total of 41 professional athletes will line up to compete, promising an exciting weekend of racing. The event will feature both middle and sprint distance races and is one of the final stops on the […]
New Talent Emerges at Challenge Peguera Mallorca with Wins by Sarzilla and Schär
Perfect race conditions in the Mediterranean paradise of Mallorca welcomed the sold out field of 1,500 athletes at today’s Challenge Peguera Mallorca. It was a day of close racing and also a day of firsts with maiden wins from Michele Sarzilla (ITA) in 3:39:34 and Cathia Schär (SUI) in 4:09:09 in what was her first […]
Get ready for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca!
This Saturday, the heart of Mallorca transforms into a triathlon paradise as athletes from all over the world come together to race, celebrate, and share the #WeAreTriathlon spirit. The turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, the rolling hills (and steep climbs), and the electric atmosphere of Peguera await those ready to give their all. Challenge Peguera-Mallorca […]
Strong International Field Set for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca 2025
The popular Challenge Peguera-Mallorca returns this weekend to the Balearic Islands with a sold-out field, featuring more than 60 professional athletes and over 1,300 age group participants. In the women’s professional field, European Middle Distance Champion Lena Meißner (GER) will make her first Challenge Family appearance after transitioning from short-course racing last year. Joining her […]
Athlete Survey – Help us Improve
We’d love your input to help shape the future of Challenge Family race experiences! An important part of this is around ‘race swag’ or items you receive as part of your entry. This can include items you receive at registration, finisher items and medals. Your opinion is important to us so please share your thoughts […]
Challenge Family’s Juanan Fernández Honoured with Avriga Fvscvs Award for Contribution to Sports and Tourism in Salou
Challenge Family is proud to celebrate Juanan Fernández, Quality Director for Challenge Family in Europe and Race Director of Challenge Salou, who has been honoured at the prestigious Avriga Fvscvs Awards for his outstanding contribution to sports and tourism promotion in Salou. The award, organized by the Consell Esportiu del Tarragonès and proposed by the […]
Wins for Montiel and Merle at Challenge Vieux Boucau
A sell-out field of over 2,000 athletes lined up at Challenge Vieux-Boucau today in a thrilling race that delivered victories for Guillem Montiel (ESP), current European Champion, and Audrey Merle (FRA) who took her maiden professional middle distance win. Montiel led out of the water in 23:08, with a chase group of Estaban Bringer (FRA), […]
Sold-Out Field Lines Up for Challenge Vieux Boucau 2025
Over 2,200 athletes will line up at the sold-out Challenge Vieux Boucau on 11 October, including an impressive field of 85 professional athletes. With many top names returning to form and several new contenders joining, both the men’s and women’s races promise world-class competition on France’s Atlantic coast, where surf culture meets triathlon. In the […]
Big News Coming from Challenge Sir Bani Yas!
Something extraordinary is about to unfold… Get ready — Challenge Sir Bani Yas returns on 31 January 2026 for its second epic edition! This year, we’re going bigger, bolder, and wilder – redefining what it means to race in paradise. Picture this: an unforgettable triathlon experience set in a stunning wildlife sanctuary, where everything is […]
Challenge Family Launches “Tri Together” to Encourage New Triathletes
Challenge Family has announced the relaunch of its relay team initiative under a new campaign, “Tri Together”, designed to elevate the visibility of relay racing and encourage first-time participants of all ages into the world of triathlon. The campaign celebrates teamwork, inclusivity, and shared achievement, positioning relay participation as an accessible and enjoyable way to […]
Escape the Grey Skies – Race Challenge Family in the Sunshine of Southern Europe
If you’re living in Northern Europe right now, chances are you’re staring out the window at grey skies and steady rain. Add in chilly temperatures and you know: autumn has arrived in full force. But why settle for gloomy weather when you can trade it for blue skies, sunshine, and a stunning triathlon experience? Challenge […]
Take Your Challenge Family Training Indoors with ROUVY’s Latest Innovations
As the northern hemisphere transitions into the indoor cycling season, ROUVY – the interactive indoor cycling platform – has once again raised the bar. With fresh features and global route additions, athletes can now combine their Challenge Family race preparations with new levels of motivation, variety, and realism. Starting October 20, ROUVY introduces timed competitive […]
Challenge Fortaleza by Triathlete.com – ‘Perfect for mixing Family Time with Triathlon Adventures’
Challenge Fortaleza is — at least for very many triathletes — not exactly around the corner. Yet this race turns out to be a true gem, as shown by a beautiful article that recently appeared on triathlete.com. “Challenge Fortaleza is a relaxed, affordable beach town set in a water sports heaven – perfect for mixing […]
[VIDEO] Get in the mood for Challenge Vieux Boucau
As the season slowly but surely draws to a close – although there are still some fantastic races ahead – we’re gradually getting ready for Challenge Vieux Boucau. This beautiful race in the south of France takes place on October 11, and with the aftermovie from last year below, you can already start getting (extra) […]
[Video] Resilience: The Inspiring Story of Dutch Pro Triathlete Els Visser
Two weeks ago, the documentary Resilience premiered at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam , sharing the extraordinary journey of Dutch professional triathlete Els Visser. Crowned European Long Distance Champion in 2023 (also at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam), Visser has become one of the sport’s leading athletes – but her path to the top began in the most unexpected and life-threatening […]
Leonard Arnold and Justine Guerard Take Wins at Challenge Sanremo
Leonard Arnold (GER) and Justine Guerard (FRA) claimed victory at Challenge Sanremo in 3:55:49 and 4:32:38, respectively, mastering the warm conditions and demanding course along the Italian Riviera. In the men’s race, Justus Töpper (GER) was first out of the water in 25:18, leading Michele Sarzilla (ITA), Malachi Cashmore (GBR), David Breinlinger (GER), and Jannik […]
How Quintana Roo Developed the First Triathlon Wetsuit
If you want to be competitive in the world of modern triathlon, then you need a wetsuit. But that wasn’t always the case! In the early days, many triathletes swam in the classic Speedo, even when it was cold. If you want to credit (or blame) one person for changing everything, it’s Quintana Roo’s founder, […]
[VIDEO] The Epic 8 Seconds Finish at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
This past weekend, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam in the men’s race was decided by just 8 seconds. The Brit Will Draper had been chasing the Dutchman Tristan Olij for a long time and overtook him in the final 200 meters before the finish, securing the European Long Distance title for himself. You can watch that thrilling finale […]
Top International Athletes and 35 Nations Set for Challenge Sanremo 2025
On 21 September, Challenge Sanremo returns with its middle-distance race. Now set in its brand-new home in Portosole, a field of over 50 professional athletes will tackle the course making this year’s edition is set to be a major highlight on the Challenge Family calendar. The women’s field includes Aurelia Boulanger (FRA), returning to Challenge […]
Sensational Wins for Draper and Davies at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
Harsh weather conditions, immense tension, even more drama, a brutal battle, and an unforgettable sprint finish: the European Championship Long Distance at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into a true thriller. British debutant Will Draper surged past Tristan Olij in the final 200 meters and clinched victory with a sprint finish. Among the women, there was no […]
European Championship Titles on the Line at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
This weekend, the spotlight is on Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, which hosts the European Championship Long Distance. With 50 professional athletes on the start line, Europe’s oldest long-distance triathlon promises an unforgettable race. Among the men, Britain’s Will Draper (GBR), who comes into Almere in strong form after multiple podiums this season, including victory at Challenge Samarkand […]
Strong Pro Field Gears Up for Lightning-Fast Edition of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
With just a week and a half to go until the European Championship Long Distance at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, one thing is already clear: the professional athletes are eager to deliver their very best. The stakes are high, the competition fierce, and all signs point to blisteringly fast times on race day. The European Championship Long […]