SEBASTIAN KIENLE WILL RACE CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE

,,Sebastian is one of the icons of our sport and having him choose CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, showcases the excellent quality of this race” CHALLENGEFAMILY CEO Zibi Szlufcik, after Sebastian Kienle, the recent winner of CHALLENGEROTH, announced he’ll be racing CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE on September 2nd 2018. Kienle’s decision to start at CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE was likely to have been influenced by […]
The second edition of FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE starts

The unique series FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE starts in two days. The prestigious race which belongs to the worldwide triathlon series CHALLENGEFAMILY will be attended by almost 1500 participants from 45 countries, making it the largest triathlon race in the Czech Republic. Comparing to the last year’s premiere of FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE, the number of participants has increased […]
Chance to earn ‚double’ points in The Challenge Family World Bonus 2019 season at three new races in 2018!

While the Challenge Family World Bonus 2018 is still in full swing, new plans for the 2019 edition of the World Bonus are on their way. CHALLENGEFAMILY will celebrate three new races at the end of this year, CHALLENGEASIA-PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP, CHALLENGEBAJA andCHALLENGEDAYTONA, by offering a special ‘double’ bonus package. Points earned at the end of this year at any of these […]
Pieter Heemeryck: I expect a great battle

Belgian triathlete Pieter Heemeryck returns to Prague after a year. The winner of the premiere edition of the largest triathlon race in the Czech Republic FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE and the charge of Czech coach Luboš Bílek wants to fight again for the best result in the heart of the metropolis. “I am ready to defend the […]
CHALLENGEDAYTONA Proudly Partners with The Running Elements

CHALLENGEDAYTONA, the inaugural CHALLENGEFAMILY triathlon festival of events set to take place at Daytona International Speedway, proudly announces a partnership with The Running Elements. As the Official Retail Running Store of CHALLENGEDAYTONA, community-focused The Running Elements will serve as a hub for the event, encouraging group-training activities in addition to providing top-quality running and triathlon […]
Petr Vabroušek: We don’t need to worry about the future of CHALLENGEPRAGUE

Czech triathlete Petr Vabroušek has ranked more than a hundred times among top ten at the Ironman and Challenge races all over the world. Last year he took part in the premiere of FORD CHALLENGEPRAGUE and this year he will not be missing at the start of this unique competition in the centre of Prague. […]
No change in the Challenge Family World Bonus lead positions after CHALLENGESANGIL
No change in the Challenge Family World Bonus lead positions after CHALLENGESANGIL After CHALLENGESANGIL, the Challenge Family World Bonus top standings didn’t change at all. Sebastian Kienle and Yvonne van Vlerken are still in charge of their respective ranking. The results at the amazing race in Mexico, CHALLENGESANGIL, had no effect on the Challenge Family […]
Guten Morgen! Greetings from Roth, Germany

Wow! What an epic race Challenge Roth is. I think it’s my favourite race in the World. I’m pretty sure it’s the best race in the world! If you haven’t heard of Challenge Roth, I’m assuming you’ve been living under a rock for the last 35years! Yes, 35years. This year in 2018, Challenge Roth celebrated […]
Sebastian Kienle takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus after his victory at CHALLENGEROTH
Sebastian Kienle takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus after his victory at CHALLENGEROTH Yvonne van Vlerken still at the top It was an amazing weekend for Sebastian Kienle. The German triathlete took the win at CHALLENGEROTHand earned enough points to take the lead in the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus. In the women’s standings, […]
Sebastian Kienle takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus after his victory at CHALLENGEROTH, Yvonne van Vlerken still at the top
Sebastian Kienle takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus after his victory at CHALLENGEROTH Yvonne van Vlerken still at the top It was an amazing weekend for Sebastian Kienle. The German triathlete took the win at CHALLENGEROTH and earned enough points to take the lead in the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus. In the women’s […]
CHALLENGEFAMILY welcomes two new races: CHALLENGEBAJA and CHALLENGECANCUN

CHALLENGEFAMILY welcomes two new races: CHALLENGEBAJA and CHALLENGECANCUN In two of the most iconic places on earth CHALLENGEFAMILYwelcomes two spectacular new races in Mexico: CHALLENGEBAJAat the Californian peninsula at the west coast, and CHALLENGECANCUN at the far east side of the country at the Caribbean shore. Together with CHALLENGESANGIL both Baja and Cancun present the CHALLENGEFAMILY Mexico Series. ,,We seek to manifest these […]
CHALLENGEFAMILY introduces Triathlon Festival in Hong Kong

CHALLENGEFAMILY introduces Triathlon Festival in Hong Kong Hong Kong, one of the most spectacular and most energetic cities in the world has today been announced as the newest host city of a CHALLENGEFAMILY globaltriathlon series. There will be an Olympic Distance race, a Sprint Distance race and variety of side events for the entire family. Both distances […]
CHALLENGE FAMILY ARRIVES IN SALVADOR: THE CAPITAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL

CHALLENGE FAMILY ARRIVES IN SALVADOR: THE CAPITAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL The newest middle distance Challenge Family Brazilian event will be held in the national capital of history and culture heritage Challenge Salvador will be in the Brazilian capital of carnival, also known as the land of magic, in October of this year for the […]
Challenge Wanaka to host national champs again
Challenge Wanaka to host national champs again Challenge Wanaka will once again host the New Zealand National AquaBike Championship on Saturday 16th February 2019. The Aqua Bike event was successfully held at part of expansion of the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival this year with organisers already fielding inquiries and entries for the three kilometre swim […]
Yvonne van Vlerken regains her lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus Men’s top 3 remain unchanged

Thanks to her second place at CHALLENGEHEILBRONN, Yvonne van Vlerken has managed to regain her lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus. The men’s top three remain unchanged with Dylan McNeice still in the lead. Sebastian Kienle is working his way up and thanks to his win at CHALLENGEHEILBRONN he has now moved up to […]
Kienle triumphs in Heilbronn, Sämmler defends title

Challenge Heilbronn shows great sport New courses, new timetable, „old“ winners – that’s the essence of the 4th issue of Sparkassen Challenge Heilbronn powered by Audi. This time, the athletes of the Olympic Distance opened the race at 08:45 am, until the starting shot was fired at 09:15 am for the pros of Challenge Half. […]
TRIATHLETES EXCHANGE THEIR HONEYMOON ON THE BEACH BY CHALLENGE SAMORIN AND ROTH’S RACES

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] TRIATHLETES EXCHANGE THEIR HONEYMOON ON THE BEACH BY CHALLENGE SAMORIN AND ROTH’S RACES The couple that got married during Challenge Cerrado will travel to and race Samorin and Roth, while dressed in their bridegrooms suits This couple is crazy about triathlon, no one has doubts about it. After all, Raquel and Rodrigo chose the […]
The Roth Rating Report

The Roth Rating Report The Roth Rating Report is the best resource to look forward to Challenge Roth and to follow the Pro races on-site or via the Challenge live stream. The Report is a 60+-page PDF with information about the race, its history, the course and all Professional participants with a discussion of their chances on July […]
Hej! Greetings from Herning, Denmark

Hej! Greetings from Herning, Denmark Just coming off the back of racing Challenge Herning, in Denmark and The Danes sure know how to put on an event, and they know how to party! Herning, is just 30-40min drive from Billund Airport, but also options of flying into Arhus, or Copenhagen and driving (about 3hour drive). […]
Dylan McNeice takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus Lisa Roberts still at the top of the female ranking
Dylan McNeice takes the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus Lisa Roberts still at the top of the female ranking Similar to last week, it was a busy weekend with two Challenge Family World Bonus Races taking place: CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN and CHALLENGEDENMARK. Dylan McNeice took second place at CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN and earned enough points to take […]
No stopping Challenge Wanaka athlete and benefactor Garth Barfoot

No stopping Challenge Wanaka athlete and benefactor Garth Barfoot There seems to be no stopping Challenge Wanaka athlete and benefactor Garth Barfoot who has his sights set on the full long distance triathlon event in Cairns this Sunday after a less than ideal build up. The veteran of a multitude of triathlons and three hip […]
Heemeryck and Wurtele win iconic SKODA CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN

It was almost a one man show at the men’s race at SKODA CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN: Pieter Heemeryck from Belgium took the win and was in the lead from start to finish. The women’s race was dominated by Heather Wurtele from Canada. She was really looking forward to this race and now got in the footsteps of […]
Drama and excitement at Challenge Denmark

Andy Dreitz and Pernille Thalund each took home a convincing victory in Saturday’s Challenge Herning. After a non wetsuit swim the athletes had to conquer an unusual hot summer day, which delivered as well drama as excitement. For a while favourite Camilla Pedersen (DK) looked like a sure winner. The former elite swimmer came first […]
Pros looking forward to have fun on ‘the Muur’ of SKODA CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN

All of the pros participating at SKODACHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN are really looking forward to one of the most iconic races including the world famous ‘Muur van Geraardsbergen’. Every pro expressed the same at the press conference. ,,This course is so amazing and so spectacular. We are ready for it.” There will be 29 pros at the starting line: 11 […]
REIGNING CHAMPIONS, LIONEL SANDERS AND LUCY CHARLES, ONCE AGAIN STORM TO VICTORY TO TAKE THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 TITLES
CHALLENGEFAMILYis delighted to announce that defending champions, Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Lucy Charles (GBR), have triumphed once again at THECHAMPIONSHIP2018, defeating a remarkable line-up of pro athletes in order to take the title and a share of the 150,000 Euro prize purse. Charles gave a phenomenal performance, dominating the course throughout, however, it was more […]
The city of Herning in the heart of Denmark is all set for the triathlon bash of the year

The city of Herning in the heart of Denmark is all set for the triathlon bash of the year A razersharp pro field will becrossing swords at Garmin Challenge Herning on Saturday June 9th. Anything can happen and there can be no predictions when the National Championships are at stake on both sprint and middle […]
Last year’s winners are back in Geraardsbergen! Wurtele and Deckers ready to defend their titles
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1528701531395{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Last year’s winners are back in Geraardsbergen! Wurtele and Deckers ready to defend their titles Trevor Wurtele took the title at last year’s SKODACHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN. The women’s race was won by Tine Deckers. We’re pleased to announce that both Wurtele and Deckers are coming back to to defend their titles in 2018! […]
Dylan McNeice is chasing the Challenge Family World Bonus leader and Lisa Roberts takes pole position in the female ranking
Dylan McNeice is chasing the Challenge Family World Bonus leader and Lisa Roberts takes pole position in the female ranking After a busy weekend at The Championship in Slovakia and CHALLENGEVENICEin Italy, both qualifying races for the Challenge Family World Bonus, Pablo Gonzales Dapena from Spain is still in the lead. But Dylan McNeice did […]
Pablo Gonzales Dapena increases his lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus and Van Vlerken still remains the women’s leader

Pablo Gonzales Dapena increases his lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus and Van Vlerken still remains the women’s leader After the seventh Challenge Family World Bonus race, CHALLENGESALOU, Pablo Gonzales Dapena from Spain has been able to increase his lead. Thanks to his fourth top 3 finish of the season and his second place […]
Stunning field of pros eager to win The Championship

Heartbreaking drama or sprint finish? Stunning field of pros eager to win The Championship It gets more exciting every minute in Samorin. This weekend it’s time for The Championship with sunday’s Middle Distance on the program. Is it going to be Lionel Sanders and Lucy Charles which will defend their hard-won titles of last year, […]
Hola! Greetings from Salou, Spain

[vc_row][vc_column][mk_image src=”http://www.challenge-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/unbenannt.png” image_size=”full”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1527698099371{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Hola! Greetings from Salou, Spain I just raced Challenge Salou and what a fun festival that was! Salou is just one hour drive south of Barcelona, so really easy to get to with flights into Barcelona, then a hire car or even the good bus and train network that will […]
CHALLENGE FAMILY ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 LIVE STREAM
CHALLENGE FAMILY ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 LIVE STREAM With THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 fast-approaching, CHALLENGEFAMILY is excited to announce that the exhilarating race, taking place on the 3rd June, will once again be live-streamed on the official CHALLENGEFAMILY website. This exclusive stream will allow triathlon fans from around the world to be a part of […]
Challenge Wanaka wins Innovation in Sport Award

Challenge Wanaka wins Innovation in Sport Award 18 May 2018 Challenge Wanaka has been recognised for its innovation and ongoing success winning the 2018 University of Otago Innovation in Sport Award at ASB Bank Otago Sports Awards on Friday night. The Otago Sports Awards were held at the Dunedin Town Hall with the best of […]
CHALLENGEFAMILY to Host World’s First Screening of ‘We Are Triathletes Feature Film

CHALLENGEFAMILY to Host World’s First Screening of ‘We Are Triathletes Feature Film CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to announce that the film We Are Triathletes will be shown exclusively during two of their races, even before the film’s official wide release in August 2018. The first ever public screening will be on June 1st, during THECHAMPIONSHIP at […]
More trees result of new Challenge Wanaka relationship

More trees result of new Challenge Wanaka relationship 18 May 2018 More native trees will feature on the Challenge Wanaka run course as a result of the event naming the Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust as its official charity. Te Kakano Aotearoa is a Wanaka community based plant organisation that restores natural habitats in the region […]