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Challenge Daytona preview: ‘Daytona Distance under the lights’

Coming up this weekend CHALLENGEFAMILY will also draw a close to their season. It should be a good finish too, with the second edition of Challenge Daytona (www.challenge-daytona.com), based at the Daytona International Speedway® in Daytona Beach, Florida. The home of the Daytona 500 – the most prestigious race in NASCAR – the venue is seriously impressive […]

Challenge Daytona welcomes athletes from across the globe

Fan-favorites such as Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) are among the star-studded field of over 50 professional and thousands of age group athletes set to race on December 13th-15th, 2019 at CHALLENGEDAYTONA. The 2nd annual CHALLENGEDAYTONA festival is held at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, voted “Best New Race” 2018 by Triathlete Magazine. “We […]

Open series Challenge Kaiserwinkl sold out -only registration for European Championship

It’s amazing to tell that our Open Series race for CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE has reached the maximum number of athletes. Despite the fact you can’t register for this open race anymore, you still will be able to enjoy this iconic Challenge: it’s possible to register for the European Championship Middle Distance. We highly recommended this, because CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE […]

‘Race of the Year’ Triathlon Award goes to Challenge Roth for ninth time

For the ninth year in a row, DATEV Challenge Roth was awarded the Triathlon Award for ‘Race of the Year 2019 – Long Distance’. Readers of leading German magazine, Triathlon, have voted for the iconic triathlon in southern Germany every year since 2011. Alice and Felix Walchshöfer accepted the trophy at the ‘Sailfish-Night of the […]

CHALLENGELISBOA The closest international race to any European athlete’s home!

CHALLENGELISBOA’s race venue and host hotels are just 3 km to the Lisboa International airport, fact that makes for a good argument when it states that it is the closest race to any athlete’s home. CHALLENGELISBOA also claims the title of the fastest middle-distance race in the world, a title no other race was able […]

Steven McKenna and Kerry Morris claim victory at Challenge Iskandar Puteri

Australia’s Steven McKenna and Kerry Morris were a class above as they won the CHALLENGEISKANDAR PUTERI men and women’s pro athlete races at Puteri Harbour, Johor, today. The 28-year-old McKenna recorded the fastest time in the 1.9km swim/90km bike/21km run event in 3 hours, 54 minutes and 43 seconds in the men’s race, while Kerry […]

Postcard from Sid – Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa

Hallo! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa It’s been a while between trips, but it’s a good postcard to come back with, all the way from Cape Town, South Africa and the inaugural Challenge Family Cape Town. It’s the first time that a middle distance race has taken place in what is known as The […]

Challenge Family introduces the Challenge Family Awards

CHALLENGEFAMILY is launching the CHALLENGEFAMILY Awards for the first time in its history to reward the race organisers, volunteers and all people which put on incredible CHALLENGEFAMILY races around the globe year after year. Starting on this Friday, November 15 at 20:00 CET, you can vote for your favourite race until December 8 (23:59 CET) […]

Star-Studded Roster announced for 2nd Annual Challenge Daytona

Fan-favorites such as Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) are among the star-studded field of over 50 athletes representing 12 countries set to race on December 13th-15th, 2019 at CHALLENGEDAYTONA. The 2nd annual CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival is held at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, voted “Best New Race” 2018 by Triathlete Magazine. “This in extraordinary field […]

Lucy Charles-Barclay looks to claim Victory at Challenge Daytona

On December 13th-15th, 2019, CHALLENGEDAYTONA presents the 2nd annual CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, voted “Best New Race” 2018 by Triathlete Magazine. The family-friendly international multi-sport festival has a star-studded professional roster, which now includes world champion, Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR). “I have always had a great experience at CHALLENGEFAMILY races and so when […]

Dapena, Pallant Win Inaugural Challenge Cape Town

Cape Town, November 10, 2019 Dapena, Pallant Win Inaugural CHALLENGECAPETOWN Pablo Dapena took the crown in the inaugural CHALLENGECAPETOWN on Sunday, when he sprinted to the finish in a time of 3:46:48. The Spaniard finished approx. 90 seconds ahead of Steven McKenna (Australia) in second place, with Matt Trautman (SA) coming in third. First out of […]

„We want to make Challenge Anhui the Oriental Roth“

The inaugural CHALLENGEANHUI 2019 was one of the most impressive and magnificent debuts of the CHALLENGEFAMILY race series. With thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets and a breathtaking course through bamboo forests, the race was an unforgettable experience for 1200 athletes from over 20 different countries and left its mark on the international triathlon […]

Lionel Sanders looks to make Race History at Challenge Daytona

On December 13th-15th, 2019, CHALLENGEDAYTONA presents the 2nd annual CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival at iconic Daytona International Speedway®, voted “Best New Race” 2018 by Triathlete Magazine. The family-friendly international multi-sport festival has attracted a star-studded professional field, which now includes one of the world’s most popular athletes, Lionel Sanders (CAN). “I am so excited to be heading to […]

A spectacular pro field lines up for the inaugural Challenge Cape Town

The inaugural CHALLENGECAPE TOWN will take place on Sunday November 10th. The first ever African race of the CHALLENGEFAMILY series can expect an amazing pro race, as lots of very strong athletes from across the globe will be lining up at the start. CHALLENGECAPE TOWN is this year’s newest addition on the CHALLENGEFAMILY world map and welcomes athletes from all […]

Challenge Family returns to Cancún in 2020

Cancún is the only destination in México that has the CHALLENGEFAMILY license, positioning itself as a favorite location for the triathon. Cancún has an important registry of athletes from 10 countries and is expected to reach its goal of 1,500 athletes, plus 3,000 companions. Cancún, Oct. 29, 2019 – Cancún, Quintana Roo’s top destination, will […]

Countdown for Challenge Salou 2020

200 exclusive entries for the Short Distance will be opened on November 1st 2019 CHALLENGESALOU will open 200 exclusive entries for the short distance on November 1st, 2019. With registrations from over 30 countries already, the international interest is as strong as ever and similar to last year’s edition, the race is expected to sell […]

Road to Haute Route Program kicks off with Challenge Family Triathlons

(Lausanne, Switzerland – October 30, 2019) – Haute Route, the world leader in multi-day amateur cycling competitions, today announced the details of the Road to Haute Route partnership with CHALLENGEFAMILY. Starting November 1, 2019, CHALLENGEFAMILY athletes will be able to access a 10% reward on any 2020 3-Day Haute Route event at a special CHALLENGEFAMILY […]

Levi Maxwell and Meredith Hill claim victory at the inaugural Challenge Anhui

The first ever CHALLENGEFAMILY race in Mainland China kicked off on October 20, in the relatively small land-locked province of Anhui. Located in an area famous for international cultural tourism and spectacular scenery of mountain ridges and lakes, the 2019 CHALLENGEANHUI welcomed around 1.200 triathletes from 20 countries and 28 inland provinces. The event held both […]

Challenge Madrid 2020 opens registrations

CHALLENGEMADRID 2020 opens registrations 2019 edition sold out in less than 48 hours Madrid, October 21st, 2019. Today, Monday 21st of October at 19:00 CET CHALLENGEMADRID opens registrations at www.challenge-madrid.com Don´t miss one of the most spectacular triathlons of the world in one of the most beautiful cities and with the most unique finish line you´ve […]

Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt lead the great number of professionals taking part in Challenge Peguera-Mallorca 2019

Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt lead the great number of professionals taking part in Challenge Peguera-Mallorca 2019 The race boasts one of the best pro fields in its history.   The 6th edition of CHALLENGEPEGUERA-MALLORCA takes place this Saturday 19th of October. Many professionals, including Pablo Dapena, Pieter Heemeryck, Ruedi Wild, Victor del Corral, Radka […]

CAMILLE DELIGNY IS LOOKING FORWARD TO RACE CHALLENGE ANHUI

Former CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM winner Camille Deligny is going to race CHALLENGEANHUI next week. We spoke to the French athlete about her preperations and expectations of the race.  “The shape is good, no health glitch, the preparation went well. The season was well filled with seventeen races. I had disappointments on my goal races, but I was […]

Garmin Challenge Herning Nordic Championship 2020

We are pleased to announce that on June 13, 2020, Herning will host the Open Nordic Championship in Middle Distance triathlon. The race’s sixth edition will consequently carry the name Garmin CHALLENGEHERNING Nordic Championship. When the gun goes off on June 13, 2020 in Herning, athletes will be racing the Open Nordic Championships in Middle […]

Challenge Peguera-Mallorca is sold out with 1100 triathletes

With less than a month to go before CHALLENGEPEGUERA-MALLORCA middle distance triathlon takes place, registrations for the third consecutive year are SOLD OUT. With not a single one of the 1100 places left, the popularity of the event and it’s consolidation as one of the best end of season triathlons in Europe has been confirmed. […]

Challenge St. Pölten 2020: We choose spirit

St. Pölten, September 30, 2019 —English Version— CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN 2020: We choose spirit Dear Athletes, “We are Triathlon” is the chosen motto of CHALLENGEST.PÖLTEN 2020. BESTZEIT has been providing the best possible event organisation in St. Pölten for the last 13 years. For us, triathlon means more than just sport and above all, more than just […]

Víctor Del Corral and Lisa Roberts make history at Challenge Madrid 2019 in Puerta del Sol

Madrid, September 22nd, 2019. The Spaniard Víctor Del Corral (08:52:48) won the long distance men’s category at CHALLENGEMADRID 2019. The American, Lisa Roberts (09:54:56), was first to cross the finish line in the women’s category. Pello Osoro (04:09:10) and Eva Valero (04:54:39) were winners of the middle distance. The long distance race kicked off on […]

Countdown to making history at CHALLENGEMADRID 2019

Madrid, September 19, 2019. This Sunday, September 22nd, the 4th edition of CHALLENGEMADRID KM0 will be taking place, one of the most outstanding international triathlon events on the calendar. The event will have a total of 1,100 participants, who’ll be racing the Long Distance 226km (3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run) or Middle Distance […]

Races over Races – News from Frederic

First I have to say that I like to race a lot! If it was up to me, I would love to race every weekend throughout the whole season. But I’m a professional triathlete and I have to use most of my time for training, plus my coach has a pretty good sense of which […]

Radka Kahlefeldt closes in on the lead in the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus after victory in Davos, Pieter Heemeryck strengthens his leading position

With only four races to go – CHALLENGEMADRID, CHALLENGEPEGUERA-MALLORCA, CHALLENGECHINA and CHALLENGEDAYTONA – it’s getting very exciting in the women’s CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus ranking. With a victory at CHALLENGEDAVOS, Radka Kahlefeldt is closing in on current leader Daniela Bleymehl. There’s now only a gap of 50 points between them. Pieter Heemeryck’s superb win at Davos […]