Big Weekend of Triathlon Ahead with Challenge Wānaka 2023
A packed weekend of international triathlon is set to kick off the Challenge Family 2023 season in New Zealand this weekend with the longstanding Integrity Homes Challenge Wānaka, now in its 17th year. No less than 11 events will take place as part of the world’s most scenic triathlon event, culminating in the flagship middle […]
Race Together and Save on Valentine’s Day 2023
They say those who play together, stay together! And it’s always more fun training and racing with those you love. So, for 24 hours only on Valentine’s Day, 14 February, enter one of the Challenge Family races below and receive a 20% off code for a second entry for the same race in the same […]
Defending champ Anne Haug looks forward to DATEV Challenge Roth: ‘Definitely the race of the year’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anne Haug was truly next-level at DATEV Challenge Roth last year when she won the race with a time of 8:22:42. This year the German defending champion will return and after seeing the women’s pro list she calls the race ‘definitely the race of the year’. Haug will compete against, among others, Chelsea Sodaro, […]
Sam Long and Lara Gruden are expecting a baby: ‘What a beautiful blessing’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1676012182723{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It’s all about family! Without the support of home, it is not possible to perform at the very highest level. Good news in that regard for Sam Long and Lara Gruden, as they share wonderful news: they are expecting a little baby and thus will soon have a new supporter. “A new […]
Five World Champions – Two Outstanding Start Lists – a Race in a Class of its Own
World’s best-attended long distance of the year / Anne Haug: “best race in the world / Patrick Lange “wants to recapture the title”/ Hawaii runner-up Sam Laidlow: “main event of the season” / Laura Philipp: “unofficial world championships” ROTH. On 25 June 2023, five Hawaii champions – Patrick Lange, Anne Haug, Sebastian Kienle, Daniela Ryf […]
Best Women’s Field in European Triathlon History at Roth
All world champions since 2015 to start at Roth / Anne Haug, Daniela Ryf and Laura Philipp challenge Hawaii champion Chelsea Sodaro ROTH. There has never been such a top field at a long distance race outside Hawaii. With Anne Haug, Daniela Ryf and the reigning Kona winner Chelsea Sodaro, three world champions and two […]
Enjoy Magnus Ditlev’s wonderful words about DATEV Challenge Roth!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I hope all triathletes will get to race Roth at least once in their life!” – Magnus Ditlev Last year he was perhaps the biggest surprise of the race: Magnus Ditlev was already seen as a more than successful triathlete, but not so many people took into account that he could win DATEV Challenge Roth. […]
Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus 2023 Kicks Off at Challenge Wanaka
Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Alps is just days away and the countdown is on for not only the first race of the 2023 Challenge Family season but also the first point-scoring race for the Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus. Won in 2022 by Sam Long and Fenella Langridge, the World Bonus provides […]
Challenge Family Reinforces Sustainability Commitment with I Feel Wood Partnership
Challenge Family has reinforced its commitment to improving sustainable event production by partnering with I Feel Wood, producers of 100% sustainable wooden medals and trophies. I Feel Wood takes care of every single detail of the manufacturing process, starting from the choice of wood, which has both recycled origins and comes from sustainable forestry, to […]
Epic Men’s Field for Roth 2023 Announced
Epic men’s field with two German Hawaii champions and five Roth winners The duel between generations for the Roth crown / Exciting record-breaking racing on order / Announcement of the women’s field on Thursday The signal for the greatest race in Roth history is on green. The best athletes in the world will once again […]
Challenge Family Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Pix4U
Challenge Family has further reinforced its commitment to #AllAboutTheAthlete with today’s multi-year partnership announcement with Pix4U. “We will work with Pix4U to ensure athletes can create lasting memories of their races with Challenge Family,” said Challenge Family CEO, Jort Vlam. “Pix4U’s professional, sports-focused photographers and mass participation event experience will ensure every athlete has a […]
Challenge Family Welcomes First Race in Central Asia – Challenge Samarkand
Challenge Family enters Central Asia for the first time with the launch of Challenge Samarkand. The new middle distance race in Uzbekistan will take place on 16-17 September, working with the Uzbekistan Triathlon Federation to take the sport of triathlon in the region to the next level. “We enormously look forward to working closely together […]
Sebastian Kienle Starts His Bucket List 2023 Season at Challenge Wanaka
Three-time world champion, Sebastian Kienle (GER), has confirmed his place on the start line at the first Challenge Family race of 2023 – New Zealand’s Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka on 18 February. Challenge Wanaka marks the start of his year-long ‘retirement tour’ visiting his bucket list races before finishing his career as professional athlete at […]
Top Challenge Family Moments of 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671682406466{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]With only a few hours left of 2022, we thought it’d be fun to take a look back at our top 10 favourite moments of the year… [/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”9259″ img_size=”medium”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671682614331{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]1 Sara Pérez Sala and Gustav Iden took the ultimate Challenge Family titles in a thrilling day of […]
Chile Welcomes Second Challenge Family Race
Challenge Coquimbo-La Serena in northern Chile is the latest addition to Challenge Family’s South American race calendar with the inaugural event to take place on 3 September 2023. One of Chile’s top beach destinations, La Serena offers a wealth of attractions for visitors. It is Chile’s second oldest city after the capital, Santiago, and combines beautiful architecture with […]
Challenge Family Announces Challenge Vieux Boucau in France’s South West
Challenge Family has continued its expansion in France with the addition of a fourth race following the announcement of Challenge Vieux Boucau on the south-west Atlantic coast. The inaugural event will take place over the middle distance on 21 October 2023. Vieux Boucau is a family seaside resort in the Landes de Gascogne forest renowned […]
Best of Challenge Family Announced at the 2022 Race Awards
The votes are in with the winners of the 2022 Challenge Family Race Awards announced at the annual race director’s meeting, this year held at Anfi Resorts on Gran Canaria, home to Anfi Challenge Mogán Gran-Canaria. The Challenge Family Awards provide recognition to the race directors for their contribution to the sport of triathlon are […]
Challenge Family Arrives in Colombia with Challenge Santa Marta
The balmy shores of the Caribbean, overlooked by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is the latest setting for Challenge Family with today’s announcement of Challenge Santa Marta in Colombia, taking place over the middle distance on 8 October 2023. One of the oldest cities in South America, Santa Marta has a strong architectural […]
Pay Day for Long and Langridge in Challenge Family End-of-Season Bonus
Sam Long and Fenella Langridge have finished the 2022 season with a US$25k bonus each after winning the 2022 Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus. The final points scoring race took place at Clash Daytona on Friday with Sara Perez Sala cementing her second place position but there was never any threat to Long and […]
Ready for Challenge Family’s Season Finale: exciting battle expected at Challenge Florianópolis
After a year full of memorable races, Sunday, 4 December sees the Challenge Family season finale with the sold-out Challenge Florianópolis featuring a world-class field racing for podium finishes on the stunning ‘Magic Isle’. On paper, the biggest favourites are Reinaldo Colucci and Pamella Oliveira, both vying for a victory in their home country. Colucci […]
Roth Triathlon Community Proud Once Again
DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep has once again proven its exceptional position in the field of endurance competitions. At the “Sailfish Night of the Year” on 26 November in Langen near Frankfurt, Roth received the Race of the Year Award for the 11th time in a row, as voted by readers of Europe’s big […]
Challenge Family Welcomes Ecuador and Challenge Salinas
The tropical beaches of Ecuador are the location of Challenge Family’s newest race with today’s announcement of Challenge Salinas, set to take place on 10 December 2023. Salinas is on the western-most tip of Ecuador and known for some of the best beaches in the country and the 113km middle distance course will take in […]
Black Friday Deals 2022
IT’S BLACK FRIDAY DEALS TIME! Now’s the time to finalise your 2023 race plans! For one day only on Friday 25 November you can enjoy 10% off selected races around the world + 20% off everything in the Challenge Family Shop and great deals from our partners! Enjoy Black Friday 10% off registration deals from the […]
Challenge Istanbul Joins Challenge Family for 2023
Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today announced Challenge Istanbul as the first race of their multi-event partnership. Set to take place on 3 September 2023, the inaugural event will run over the Olympic distance with plans to extend it to 113km in future years. “Istanbul is a very important city that has been […]
Côte d’Azur in Southern France Welcomes Two Challenge Family Races for 2023
Challenge Fréjus and Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer, both on the Côte d’Azur, have joined the Challenge Family race calendar for 2023, bringing two new middle distance races to the south of France next summer. On 13-14 May, Ekoï Challenge Fréjus is a two-day family triathlon festival with five races for adults and three junior races. Day one […]
Train and Race with Champions in Triathlon Fall Fest
Magnus Ditlev, Frederic Funk, Kyle Smith and Belinda Granger, among many others, will land on ROUVY to meet, train and race online with the international tri community. From November 24th to 27th, anyone can join the unique series of group rides, races and webinars from home and try to challenge renowned triathlon stars with real […]
Worldwide Attention for Triathlon in Roth
Triathlon in Roth is attracting more and more attention in the world of sport as demonstrated by the reported media figures and coverage surrounding DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep 2022, which were published today in digital form by TEAMCHALLENGE. New record resultDATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep was shown live on more than 150 […]
Australia’s Capital City to Host Challenge Canberra 2023
Australia’s capital city is home to the country’s newest international middle distance triathlon with Challenge Family’s announcement today of Challenge Canberra, taking place on 26 November 2023. Long synonymous with triathlon, Canberra has become a preferred training destination for many with its extensive network of bike paths and running trails. Sport and recreation combine with […]
Roth 2024 Date Confirmed
The must-do event for triathlon fans worldwide, DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep will take place on 7 July in 2024, returning to its traditional place on the first weekend of July. Constructive talks between TEAMCHALLENGE and Ironman resulted in mutually agreed dates for the major German long-distance races, as was the case in previous years. The agreement of both parties allows the standardisation […]
Long Distance Racing Returns to Korea with Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum
Triathlon’s ultimate distance is back in Korea with the announcement of the 226km Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum on 4 June 2023. Following a successful middle distance race in May this year, won by Australia’s Steve McKenna and Dimity-Lee Duke, the Challenge Korea team were committed to bring the 226km distance to the beautiful Korean coastline. “We’re delighted […]
Voting Set to Open for Challenge Family Race Awards 2022
It’s awards season once again at Challenge Family with voting for the Challenge Family Race Awards set to open on 25 October. The Awards were established in 2019 to celebrate the race organisers, volunteers and everyone who works behind the scenes to deliver the best race experience possible for the athletes at Challenge Family events […]
Roth Receives Prestigious Bavaria Sports Award
DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep has become the first organisation ever to receive the Bavaria Sports Award. Normally reserved for individuals, the prestigious award has been made not only to the race but to the entire district of Roth, including all the towns and communities and over 7,500 volunteers and helpers. On Saturday 22 […]
Wayaffe and Simmonds Secure Wins at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
The was plenty on the line at today’s Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, with not only the prestige of the win but also the tussle for points to decide the US$125k Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus on everyone’s minds. In the end it was Jonathan Wayaffe and Imogen Simmonds who took the wins, with one surprising the […]
World-Class Professional Field Heads to Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
And It’s All On the Line for the Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus When the start gun sounds early this Saturday for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, we can expect an exciting battle. A strong field is heading to the Spanish island to race, not only for the win, but also to seize one of the last […]
New Date for Challenge Malta 2023
Malta is delighted Challenge Family is returning to the Mediterranean island with a new date for the middle distance race – 1 October 2023. Strong support from the government has also given the race a new name – Visit Malta Challenge Malta – with plans to bring pro and amateur triathletes together from all over […]