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 […]
Challenge Family and ROUVY Host Indoor Training Camp
As the Northern Hemisphere days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, Challenge Family and ROUVY have prepared an indoor training camp, using the most realistic virtual riding experience, available on three spectacular Challenge Family bike courses. Triathletes can look forward to a moderate intensity and fun programme along with great gear prizes and the […]
Victories for Gregory Barnaby and Emma Bilham at the Inaugural Challenge Sanremo
The ability to tackle brutal climbs and be fearless on the steep descents on Challenge Sanremo’s stunning but technical bike course proved the winning formula for Gregory Barnaby (ITA) and Emma Bilham (SUI) who took out the titles at today’s inaugural race on the Italian Riviera. The day started with a single lap 1.9km swim […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Challenge Sanremo
It will be a great sports party. From Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September, the Riviera dei Fiori will welcome more than 700 triathletes on the occasion of the first edition of Challenge Sanremo, an international event that is part of the Challenge Family series which includes 30 events around the world. It starts on […]
Challenge Family and Turkish Triathlon Federation Announce Partnership
Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today confirmed the signing of a multi-year agreement that heralds the global triathlon series’ expansion into the region and marks a significant step forward in the continued development of Turkish Triathlon. The agreement was signed at Challenge Family head office in The Netherlands by Turkish Triathlon Federation President, […]
Inaugural Challenge Sanremo Attracts 48-Strong International Pro Field to Italian Riviera
With only a few races so far this year due to injury, Pablo Dapena González (ESP) is lining up fit and ready to race next Sunday, 25 September as the top seed at the first edition of Challenge Sanremo on the Italian Riviera. Among the women, most eyes are likely to be on Lucy Byram (GBR). Both […]
Long’s Challenge Family World Bonus Lead Under Threat Following Challenge Almere-Amsterdam
Can Sam Long hold onto his lead in the Challenge Family’s US$125k Pro Athlete World Bonus? Following Niek Heldoorn’s second place at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam at the weekend, Long is in danger of losing his season-long lead and a US$25k payout. Heldoorn’s performance at the European Triathlon Long Distance Championships catapulted him up into second place […]
Spectacular day at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam crowns Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff European Triathlon Long Distance Champions
A so-called sufferfest; that’s what Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into. From flat tires, to mechanical issues and athletes blowing themselves up when pushing against the wind during the bike. Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff were not having any of it, though. Both athletes (Lindars from Great-Britain and Wolff from Germany) blasted to strong wins, not only […]
Spectacular day at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam crowns Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff European Champions Long Distance
A so-called sufferfest; that’s what Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into. From flat tires, to mechanical issues and athletes blowing themselves up when pushing against the wind during the bike part. Kieran Lindars and Katharina Wolff were not having any of it, though. Both athletes (Lindars from Great-Britain and Wolff from Germany) blasted to strong wins, not […]
Close Battles Expected at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam: European Titles at Stake in Oldest European Long Distance Race
Will it be Thomas Steger (AUT), Lukasz Wojt (GER), Kieran Lindars (GBR) or Tomas Renc (CZE) who returns home with the European Triathlon Long Distance title after Challenge Almere-Amsterdam this Saturday? Eyes are also on a number of Dutch favourites, including Evert Scheltinga, Milan Brons, Tristan Olij, Niek Heldoorn and Tom Oosterdijk. Andrew Starykowicz (USA) […]
New Swim Course for Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
With the aim of being the best middle distance triathlon in Europe, the team at Challenge Peguera-Mallorca work each year, listening to the athletes, conducting and analysing post-race surveys, receiving feedback and advice from the pros, and constantly searching for new opportunities to grow the event. For this reason they have taken the decision to […]
No Wetsuit, No Problem!
We love being in a wetsuit, but there are times when you can’t wear one, especially with the latest heatwaves we’ve been experiencing. Some triathlons feature a non-wetsuit swim, meaning you can’t wear a wetsuit as the water is too warm. Outside of competing, sometimes it’s just too hot to be wearing a wetsuit, but […]
Finnish National Champs Decided at Challenge Turku
Challenge Turku hosted a memorable race weekend in Finland’s oldest city! Day one kicked off with the Junior Challenge race and first off the blocks was the child + adult race. Next up was the Finnish Youth Championship (U19, U17 and U15) Super Sprint race which also provided an opportunity for age groupers and those […]
Challenge Family Partners with TrainingPeaks
Challenge Family and TrainingPeaks today announced a global partnership to help athletes of all abilities achieve their peak race condition for Challenge Family events around the world. The partnership further highlights Challenge Family’s commitment to the athlete journey throughout the year, from registration to race day. TrainingPeaks is the global leader in providing expert instruction […]
Finland Ready for Challenge Turku
Challenge Turku is all set to host the Finnish National Championships on 31 July as over 700 athletes line up to take on the central city course at this popular middle distance triathlon. The weekend includes sprint, junior and Challenge4All events for all the family before finishing with the flagship middle distance race on the […]
Long Extends His Challenge Family World Bonus Lead and Langridge Moves Up to Top Spot
Recent racing at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, Challenge Vansbro and DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep has shaken things up in the US$125k Challenge Family Pro Athlete World Bonus with the big mover, Fenella Langridge, taking the top spot in the women’s rankings after her second place in Roth. With 900 points, she has a clear lead […]
Magnus Ditlev and Anne Haug Take Wins at Roth 20th Anniversary Edition
After an extremely exciting and fast race, the young Dane Magnus Ditlev won DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, after world champion Jan Frodeno had to drop out after 3km on the marathon after a strong swim and bike. With his stunning time of 7:35:48, Ditlev missed Jan Frodeno’s course record from 2016 by just […]
Svensson and Lee Take Inaugural Titles at Challenge Vansbro
Finally, we got to see the pro-triathletes race in beautiful Vansbro, a small unpolished diamond in Sweden. We have been longing for two years for Challenge Vansbro, and finally it happened. It was a tight fight in the woman’s field between Sara Svensk and India Lee. India took first, after a solid swim and bike […]
What the Athletes Said: DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep Press Conference
The who’s who of triathlon is lining up this Sunday at DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep. Here’s what the top athletes had to say at today’s press conference.Cameron Brown (NZL)“I had to come back for the 20th anniversary – I was 29 when I finished second in 2002 and I’m now 50 and still […]
Pure World Class at the Triathlon Party of the Year
This elite field is second to none: 3 July will be the ultimate sports spectacle for triathlon fans at the largest long-distance triathlon in the world. In the historically strong starting field, three world champions are on the start line with Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Patrick Lange. Also among the title contenders are Sam […]
Historic Win for Kumhofer and Successful Title Defence by Funk at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
A spectacular day’s racing at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee saw Frederic Funk (DEU) and Simone Kumhofer (AUT) take victories but they had to work hard for it with plenty of exciting battles in both the men’s and women’s races during the long, hot day. For Funk it was the successful defence of his title and for Kumhofer, […]
Lisa Norden, Sara Svensk and India Lee Favourites at Inaugural Challenge Vansbro
Winning the first edition of a new race is always high on the wish list of top athletes and, in the case of Lisa Norden and Sara Svensk that will probably be a little bit extra in the case of Challenge Vansbro. After all, they will be competing for the win in their home country, […]
Defending Champion Frederic Funk Can Expect a Tough Battle at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee
Last year Frederic Funk became European Middle Distance Champion at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee and the German pro athlete from the Erdinger Active Team will race again this Sunday to get back on the top step of the podium. It won’t be an easy battle because his compatriot Florian Angert will be at the start as well […]
Countdown to Challenge Sanremo
On the important date of 100 days to the event, the first edition of Challenge Sanremo was officially presented. The “Sala Giunta” of the Municipality of Sanremo hosted the event that marks the start of the countdown of the event that will take place on the Riviera, on 23, 24 and 25 September. One hundred […]
Wins for Dapena Gonzalez and Santimaria at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk
It was his first race in nine months following injury but Pablo Dapena Gonzalez (ESP) is back, taking victory at Lotto Challenge Gdańsk today while Margie Santimaria (ITA) took her first professional middle distance win of her career in convincing fashion. It was a three-man race from start to finish with Kacper Stępniak (POL) exiting […]