CHALLENGEFAMILY extends partnership with PowerBar

PowerBar will become the “Official Nutrition Partner“ of CHALLENGEFAMILY and will support races in Riccione (Italy), Herning (Denmark), Walchsee (Austria), Almere (Amsterdam) and Peguera (Mallorca) for the next two years. PowerBar is also set to provide athlete nutrition once again for “The Championship” in Samorin (Slovakia). Following on from the huge success of THECHAMPIONSHIP in 2018, PowerBar is extending its collaboration with CHALLENGEFAMILY. […]

CHALLENGEFAMILY extends partnership with PowerBar

PowerBar will become the “Official Nutrition Partner” of CHALLENGEFAMILY to support the races in Riccione (Italy), Herning (Denmark), Walchsee (Austria), Almere (Amsterdam) and Peguera (Mallorca) for the next two years. PowerBar is also set to provide athlete nutrition once again for “The Championship” in Samorin (Slovakia). Following on from the huge success of THECHAMPIONSHIP in 2018, […]

Challenge Family is opening up a new chapter with Challenge Anhui in China

The first ever CHALLENGEFAMILY race in mainland China will take place on October 20, 2019 in the province of Anhui. Located in an area for international cultural tourism and with a spectacular scenery of mountain ridges and lakes, CHALLENGEANHUI offers perfect conditions for athletes from all over the world. The swim will be held in the scenic urban river followed by […]

Judith Corachán and Pieter Heemeryck are the winners of CHALLENGESALOU 2019

With an impressive winning time of 04:16:58 Judith Corachán has defended her title at CHALLENGESALOU 2019. The Catalan triathlete was able to dissociate runner up Daniela Bleymehl (04:18:38) and third place finisher Emma Pallent (04:20:04) on the run course. In the male’s category, Belgian triathlete Pieter Heemeryck came out on top with a time of […]

Story of a Backpack

A backpack is much more than a simple sports bag, or just a suitcase to pack. A backpack is not only for keeping sports clothes, but also for storing dreams. Jose Bario is fulfilling his own dreams and takes you on a journey to Kilimanjaro. For all of us with goals and objectives that make […]

CHALLENGEFAMILY renews partnership with Taymory

For the second consecutive year, Taymory is the Official Technical Partner of Challenge Family and will continue to supply innovations and benefits to organizers and triathletes. Taymory renewed the Sponsorship agreement with CHALLENGEFAMILY 2019 by incorporating exclusive customization services for races through a complete line of technical apparel, in addition to being the licensing partner […]

Race beneath the Table Mountain in the Best City of the World at CHALLENGECAPE TOWN

CHALLENGECAPE TOWN will be the newest addition on the CHALLENGEFAMILY world map and welcomes athletes from all over the world to experience racing in a truly unique setting. Located right in front of the famous Table Mountain the race will offer breathtaking scenic views and a vivid atmosphere around the historical sites of Cape Town on […]

A Top International Professional Field starts Challenge Salou

CHALLENGESALOU will feature a spectacular professional field on Sunday April 07. “It´s my third year to compete in CHALLENGESALOU and for sure this edition will be the toughest one with this awesome pro list. I am exited to compare my level with these strong guys after a long winter training and I am aiming for […]

Postcard from Sid – Tips for visiting Challenge Salou

Hola! Greetings from Salou, Spain Well, actually I’m not in Salou Spain, but still in New Zealand as I haven’t made my migration north yet. However, this weekends see a great festival event take place in Salou, and I have fond memories from last years race. There have also made a few changes and so […]

Daniela is ready for Challenge Salou

Hi everyone! How are you doing? I hope your preparations are going well and you are looking forward to the start of the season as much as I do. My first race is just around the corner and the excitement is rising day by day. 🙂 Challenge Salou will not only be my first race […]

FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE: World triathlon returns to Prague

The Czech metropolis will come alive again with a triathlon holiday in four months. The centre of Prague will be transformed into the venue of the third edition of the attractive FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE competition with both professionals and amateur athletes from all over the world on Saturday, July 27. Triathlon stars and enthusiastic amateurs are […]

CHALLENGEFAMILY announces partnership with Zone3

CHALLENGEFAMILY proudly presents a new partnership with the world´s top-rated triathlon brand, Zone3. This partnership will provide the athletes with a wide range of specially designed endurance products. As Zone3 is CHALLENGEFAMILY´s official license partner for swim wear, a large selection of wetsuits and further swim apparel will be available for beginners, intermediate, professional athletes […]

Five CHALLENGEFAMILY races left to qualify for THECHAMPIONSHIP

The qualification period for THECHAMPIONSHIP 2019 edition kicked off almost a year ago. Numerous amazing CHALLENGEFAMILY races have provided athletes with the opportunity for to qualify for this highlight of the CHALLENGEFAMILY race calendar, which will be held on 2nd June 2019. At this point of the season, there are only five races left to […]

CHALLENGELISBOA – 5 Travel Tips You Should Not Miss

If you love triathlon and travelling CHALLENGELISBOA is the perfect opportunity to have a mix of both! CHALLENGELISBOA has grown over the past 3 years and is facing the biggest competition open to the professional, beginners and the whole family. Top 5 Travel Tips: LX Factory Enjoy this young and fresh hipster neighborhood in an […]

CHALLENGEDAYTONA Invites Applications for 2019 Ambassador Team

CHALLENGEDAYTONA invites passionate multi-sport athletes from around the world to apply for the 2019 CHALLENGEDAYTONA Ambassador Team. The individuals selected will serve as emissaries and educators for the CHALLENGEDAYTONA Triathlon Festival, slated for December 13-15, 2019. The inaugural CHALLENGEDAYTONA, dubbed “Best New Race of 2018” by Triathlete Magazine, enjoyed enthusiastic support from a nine-person local […]

Sid’s favourite Snacks for training session fuelling and day to day fuelling

Sid’s favourite Snacks for training session fuelling and day to day fuelling This past summer whilst In Girona, I started working with an awesome nutritionalist Gemma Sampson. I’ve never followed a specific diet, or calorie counted, as I’ve tended to have a belief that everything in moderation, and if you just get a good balance […]

Christmas Promotion Winner Stories

The CHALLENGEFAMILY Christmas Promotion achieved a huge response from athletes all over the world. We’d like to take this opportunity to relay some of their special stories, since all athletes have their own personal motivation, special goals and are surrounded by certain people who support them in making their dreams become reality. When Adrian Jelley […]

CHALLENGEDAYTONA Announces Official “Daytona Distance Under the Lights” Professional Race

Building on the undeniable success and unique circumstances of the inaugural CHALLENGEDAYTONA triathlon in December 2018, race organizers are thrilled to announce the new “Daytona Distance Under the Lights” format for the 2019 professional field. The event, which is exclusive to professional athletes, will be highlighted by a 15-lap (37.5-mile) bike course and 8.2-mile run […]

Frederic Funk – A new star on the triathlon scene

Hi Everyone, My name is Frederic Funk, I’m 21 years old and a German pro triathlete from Nürnberg and one of the new ambassadors for Challenge Family.  I’m pretty new on the scene and for sure many of you guys don’t know me yet. Last year was my first year as a pro triathlete and also […]

Challenge Riccione – “Train in your time trial position at moderate or threshold intensity alternated with threshold climbs and above threshold climbs”

Have a look at CHALLENGERICCIONE’s Race Courses and specific Training Tips from Race Director Alessandro Alessandri, the Head Coach of the Sammarinese Swim Federation Luca Corsetti and Running Coach Francesco Aluigi. THE SWIM Athletes will swim 300 meters straight out from the coast and then swim parallel to the beach for about 750 meters until […]

Postcard from Sid – Kia Ora! Greetings from Wanaka, New Zealand.

Kia Ora! Greetings from Wanaka, New Zealand. I think this is my favourite place in the world! Wanaka! Just amazing. I’m going to go right in. This is a bucket list race and a real ‘must do’. It’s a truly special place and course. It’s an honest course, and just incredibly spectacular for the swim, […]

CHALLENGEFAMILY is expanding the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus with more races in 2019

Pieter Heemeryck after fourth place last year: ´No doubt that I´m aiming for top five again this time´ CHALLENGEFAMILY is expanding the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus with even more races in 2019. With the start at the CHALLENGEASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP (Taiwan) in November last year professional Athletes can chase points in CHALLENGEFAMILY races all over the world. […]

Kiwis Braden Currie and Hannah Wells triumph at Challenge Wanaka

New Zealand’s top triathlete Braden Currie crushed his international competition in the run today to win the CHALLENGEWANAKA centrepiece event the Half distance race in four hours flat. The Wanaka local came out of the water in second place to Christchurch’s Dylan McNeice only to be overtaken on the bike leg by American cycling powerhouse Andrew […]

A strong pro field prepares itself for The Championship

Sebastian Kienle: ‘Just talking about the race, makes me smile already’ With assurances from triathletes like Sebastian Kienle, Florian Angert, Ben Kanute, David McNamee, Andreas Dreitz, Antony Costes, Rudy von Berg and Frederic Funk, the preliminary pro field for THECHAMPIONSHIP is strong already. Similarly in the women’s race: Lucy Charles, Radka Kahlefeldt, Anne Haug, Kimberley […]

Top International Professionals enter Challenge Wanaka

CHALLENGEWANAKA continues to attract triathlon’s big names to the shores of Lake Wanaka in 2019, with some of the world’s best confirming their participation. American triathlon powerhouse, Andrew Starykowicz will be certainly pushing the envelope in Wanaka. He is the World Record Holder for the fastest bike split in a Long Distance Triathlon and is […]

Laura Siddall: “I have to pinch myself sometimes to wake up to this amazing life I live”

CHALLENGEFAMILY is more than happy to continue the partnership with Laura Siddall as an CHALLENGEFAMILY Ambassador. The winner of CHALLENGEMADRID 2018 and runner-up of the CHALLENGEFAMILY WORLD BONUS 2018 is joining CHALLENGEFAMILY for a third consecutive year and looks forward contribute to another great triathlon season. She is a perfect match, because she shares the same […]

Happy Valentine’s Day Promotion

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY  Challenges Family wishes everyone a happy Valentine’s Day! Enjoy the day with your loved ones. You always wanted to race with your favourite person, lover, friend, family member, partner in crime…? Take the chance and register today, on February 14th for these races and save 25% on the second registration. CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE […]

Triathlon, Ramon Arroyos best medicine

Ramon Arroyo – “I am really looking forward to race Challenge Salou because it means I can practice my best medicine … Triathlon!” When he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis Disease the doctors did not recommend him to do any sport. But not giving in pushed Ramon Arroyo to go even further than he could […]

LEADING GLOBAL TRIATHLON GROUP ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIONARY NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CHALLENGEFAMILY, the world’s leading global triathlon festival race seriesand the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand, announced today a strategic partnership with Olympus, a visionary new community development that uniquely fuses sport, entertainment, fitness, health and more. The parties made the announcement following the passage and adoption, by unanimous vote of the Planning and Zoning […]

Adventure Skimarathon

Hi everyone!It’s Dani again, I hope you’re all well? I am doing great, especially since I finally got rid of my muscle soreness from last weekend… 😉I have tackled a special challenge on Sunday, January 27th and would like to give you some insights about what I have been up to. A find a video […]

DATEV Challenge Roth 2020 taking place on 5th of July

DATEV CHALLENGEROTH will take place in 2020 on the first July-Sunday, on 5th of July 2020. Therefore, the worldwide largest long-distance triathlon will remain on its familiar date. Representatives from IRONMAN, TEAMCHALLENGE GmbH and Deutsche Triathlon Union agreed together on setting a date for the big German long-distance races. Target aim and also a request […]