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Faster After 40: Matt Hanson’s Top Five Tips for Veteran Triathletes

There’s a saying: Distance triathletes are like fine wine; they get better with age.  That’s not paying lip service. Some of the most iconic pros in our sport, from Paula Newby-Fraser to Natasha Badmann to Tim DeBoom to Mark Allen, found their greatest successes as distance triathletes in their 30s and 40s—and they kept winning […]

Race Through Time: Challenge Samarkand as a bucket list race

Where ancient history meets modern triathlon, Challenge Samarkand is not just a race — it’s an unforgettable journey. Set in one of the oldest cities on Earth, Samarkand invites triathletes to step into a living museum of culture, architecture, and athletic challenge. Dating back to the 8th century and nestled in southeastern Uzbekistan, this city […]

€20,000 ULTIMATE TRIATHLON PRIZE PACK WINNERS

The winners have been drawn for our Ultimate Triathlon Prize Pack competition which attracted thousands of entries.  We ran the competition in celebration of The Championship 2025 with a combined prize value of a massive €20,000!!! The lucky winners will soon be receiving mega prizes from Challenge Family global partners Quintana Roo, ABUS, Cádamotus, X-BIONIC, Challenge […]

[VIDEO] Chasing Greatness: Frederic Funk’s Road to Challenge Roth

In the realm of Long Distance triathlon, where endurance meets strategy, few events are as iconic as Challenge Roth. This video by GTN offers an intimate glimpse into the life and aspirations of German triathlete Frederic Funk as he prepares for this monumental (and LD debut) race. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sierra […]

Travel Like a Pro Triathlete: Matt Hanson’s Top 6 Race Travel Tips

Race season is underway, and for many of us, that means traveling to events. Sometimes, that means a quick drive to a neighboring city. Other times, it’s a multi-hour road trip. Big destination events could mean a flight across the country… or around the world. Handling the stress of traveling with all of your triathlon […]

[VIDEO] Henry Räppo’s Run Battle for Podium The Championship

In the world of triathlon, it’s not just about who crosses the line first – it’s about the stories that unfold along the way. And at The Championship, held just over a week ago, Estonian triathlete Henry Räppo delivered a performance that won’t soon be forgotten. Finishing in second place after a nail-biting final stretch, […]

Schaufler and Sparrow Dominate at Challenge St Pölten

Jannik Schaufler (GER) and Chloe Sparrow (GBR) have claimed impressive victories on a shortened Challenge St Pölten course in 3:44:30 and 4:25:51 respectively. Schaufler dominated the run and built up a lead of several minutes, while Sparrow led the entire day and had to dig deep in the final stretch to hold on to her […]

[VIDEO] The Championship 2025 highlights

After a wonderful weekend of racing at The Championship – with equally wonderful winners Kristian Hogenhaug and Hanne de Vet – we’re enjoying some more with these highlights!

Middle Distance Racing Arrives in Barcelona

Barcelona is once again getting ready to host one of the top events on the international triathlon calendar. Challenge Barcelona 2025 will take place on Sunday, October 26, and will feature the city’s first middle distance event, allowing triathletes to face a demanding challenge in an exceptional setting. This new distance is in response to […]

[VIDEO] Richard Varga says farewell at The Championship

Few people have meant as much to the sport of triathlon within their own country as Richard Varga. The Slovak has been at the top level of the world for years, achieved amazing results by doing so, and most personally made the sport of triathlon bigger and bigger within Slovakia. It should therefore come as […]

Challenge St.Pölten Draws Top International Field

This weekend, about 2,000 athletes from 50 nations will gather in Austria’s triathlon capital for Challenge St. Pölten, including a 50-strong professional field. Known for its fast course, iconic double-lake swim, and Austria’s toughest middle-distance climb, the race promises both exciting competition and spectacular racing. In the men’s pro field, all eyes will be on […]

Høgenhaug and de Vet Victorious at The Championship 2025

It was Kristian Høgenhaug (DEN) and Hanne de Vet (BEL) who took a shortened swim and cold conditions in their stride and claimed victory at The Championship 2025 in a race that delivered plenty of drama, excitement and emotion. The professional men’s swim started with two distinct groups navigating the canal — one led down […]

The Championship 2025 Press Conference – What the Athletes Said

Some of the world’s top professional triathletes are gearing up for The Championship, kicking off this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in Šamorín, Slovakia. At the recent pro press conference, the athletes shared their thoughts ahead of Sunday’s race. It was clear that no one plans to take it easy, with all competitors focused on giving […]

Pressio Joins Challenge Family as Official Merchandise Partner

Challenge Family is proud to announce Pressio as its new official merchandise partner, unveiling a cutting-edge collection of sustainable, high-performance apparel engineered for endurance and triathletes in this multi-year partnership.  The exclusive range is available at Challenge Family events and through a new dedicated webstore: https://challengefamily.pressio.com  The collection fuses world-leading sustainable technologies – including biodegradability, recycling, and non-dyeing processes – with elite […]

Challenge Sir Bani Yas winner Jonathan Guisolan breaks 6 hours cycling world record

What an achievement! After winning Challenge Sir Bani Yas last month, Jonathan Guisolan now broke the six hours cycling world record. Guisolan spent six hours on the velodome, averaging a whooping 46.13 kilometer per hour over 276.795 kilometers. During his world record attempt last weekend, Guisolan deliberately kept no data except distance and time. “I […]

Victory for Crociani and Zelinka at Challenge Cesenatico

The second edition of Challenge Cesenatico saw over 1,000 athletes and 32 nations take on the middle-distance course along Italy’s Adriatic Coast. It was Alessio Crociani (ITA) and Gabriella Zelinka (HUN) who claimed victory, finishing in 3:36:15 and 4:07:59, respectively. With calm seas and clear skies, the day provided ideal conditions for racing across a […]

Davis and Curridori Celebrate 10th Anniversary Wins at Challenge Salou

World class racing marked today’s 10th anniversary of Challenge Salou on Spain’s Costa Darauda with Thomas Davis (GBR) and Elisabetta Curridori (ITA) both taking emotional wins in 3:34:28 and 3:59:35. Challenge Salou race day dawned with perfect conditions with a large group of 11 men exiting the swim, led by Jonothan Wayaffe (BEL) and Quentin […]

Exclusive Offer for Challenge Athletes – Get Your Free Cycling Socks!

Dear Challenge Athlete, As you gear up for your next race, we’ve got something special for you! If you’ve received a Cádomotus Athlete Bag at one of the following Challenge Family races, you’re eligible for an exclusive reward: Participating Challenge Races: When you purchase a pair of our high-performance Cádomotus cycling shoes, you’ll receive two pairs of matching cycling socks—completely […]

World-Class Triathlon Action to be Broadcast Live from The Championship 2025

Triathlon fans around the globe will have front-row access to one of the most exciting races of the season as Challenge Family’s The Championship 2025 streams live and for free on Sunday, 18 May, with no geo-restrictions. Broadcast in full via www.challenge-family.live, The Championship Live will feature expert commentary from the voice of Challenge Family, […]

Top Field Assembles for Challenge Cesenatico

The second edition of Challenge Cesenatico is set to take place this Sunday, bringing together 33 professional athletes and 1,000 age groupers to race on one of Italy’s most popular middle-distance courses on the Adriatic Coast. Among the men’s pro field, Ognjen Stojanović (SRB), a consistent podium finisher, returns to racing alongside Austria’s Thomas Steger, […]

Rethink Recovery with Powerbar

Recovery on a new level: The new Powerbar Refuel Clear Recovery Drink with 70g carbs and 20g protein supports muscle recovery and replenishes your carbohydrate stores after intensive training sessions and competitions. CherryPURE® is a special ingredient. Studies show that sour cherry concentrate inhibits muscle inflammation, reduces oxidative stress and allows you to start your […]

International Pro Field Set for 10th Anniversary of Challenge Salou

This weekend marks the 10th edition of Challenge Salou, welcoming a competitive international field to Spain’s Costa Daurada. Over 43 professional athletes and age groupers from 53 nationalities will line up to race on the fast, coastal course that has become a season highlight.Last year, Challenge Salou was also recognised with the Best Bike Course […]

[VIDEO] Challenge Taiwan at it’s best!

Over 10.000 athletes participated at last weekend’s Challenge Taiwan and to be honest we don’t need words to tell you how amazing the weekend was. Make sure to check out this video and you’ll be sold for next year!

World-Class Line-Up Builds for The Championship 2025 as New Contenders Confirmed

As the countdown to The Championship 2025 on 18 May continues, Challenge Family has announced a series of exciting new additions to the world-class start list for its flagship event. Fresh off his second-place finish at Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria, Olympic medallist Jonathan Brownlee (GBR) has confirmed his participation. He is joined by his long-time […]

Hundreds of Athletes Set to Race Through History at Challenge Gallipoli

This weekend, all eyes turn to Türkiye’s iconic Gelibolu Peninsula as Challenge Gallipoli welcomes hundreds of athletes from around the world for the second edition of this race through history on Sunday, 4 May 2025 Challenge Gallipoli offers a unique course steeped in ancient and modern history, surrounded by natural beauty and emotional significance. Starting […]

Two days to register for 10th Anniversary of Challenge Salou

Registration closes on April 30th at 11:59 p.m. The 10th anniversary of Challenge Salou is just around the corner, and excitement is building fast. You can still sign up for both race distances: Short Distance and Middle Distance (available as individual or relay entries). If you want to experience the magic of Challenge Salou, cross the iconic finish line, and be part of an unforgettable […]

Challenge Salou presents a special Family Run for its 10th Anniversary

Challenge Salou 2025 will host a very special edition of its traditional Family Run on Saturday, May 10th, at 6:30 p.m., in Salou’s Plaza de las Comunidades Autónomas. This event, open to participants of all ages, invites everyone to enjoy a 2 km run in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere full of the Challenge spirit.This year, the race has an even more […]

Is This the Ultimate Triathlon Prize Pack Ever?

To celebrate The Championship 2025, Challenge Family has teamed up with some of the biggest brands in triathlon to launch the Ultimate Triathlon Prize Pack, valued at an incredible €20,000. Held annually, The Championship represents the pinnacle of Challenge Family racing, bringing together top qualifiers from events globally to compete on one of the sport’s […]

Alex Yee runs formidable marathon in London

To be honest we barely can’t wait until the day Alex Yee is toeing the line at one of our Long Distance races: the reigning Olympic Triathlon Champion yesterday took part in the London Marathon – his first 42.2 kilometer ever – and he crushed it with a stunning time of 2:11:08, putting him in […]