Challenge

Canberra

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The ultimate introduction to long course racing in Australia’s capital city, one of the world’s most liveable cities where you can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, brimming with culture and art, just a stone’s throw from natural bushland

5 reasons to race – Challenge Canberra

19°C

Avg. air temperature

17°C

Avg. water temperature

9 KPH

wind speed

Lake

SWIM COURSE

945M

Bike course elevation

61M

Run course elevation

Middle distance Tri together option available

2 km swim
2 km swim
80 km bike
80 km bike
18 km run
18 km run

Standard distance Tri together option available

1,5 km swim
1,5 km swim
40 km bike
40 km bike
10 km run
10 km run

Sprint distance

750 m swim
750 m swim
20 km bike
20 km bike
5 km run
5 km run

Junior Challenge

 swim
swim
 run
run

Aqua bike

2/1.5 km swim
2/1.5 km swim
80/40 km bike
80/40 km bike

Rouvy

Rouvy

Ride the Challenge Canberra course on Rouvy. ROUVY is the go-to indoor cycling app for triathletes, offering a realistic indoor cycling experience on video courses. Every ROUVY session allows triathletes to practice on gradient-precise courses to build fitness, confidence and muscle memory.

ABOUT THE RACE

RACE INFORMATION

Challenge Canberra offers athletes a unique racing experience in Australia’s capital, set among lakeside scenery, open roads, and iconic national landmarks. The course features calm waters, rolling bike terrain, and a fast, spectator-friendly run, creating a rewarding test of endurance and pacing.

With cool-season conditions ideal for racing and a welcoming local atmosphere, the event delivers a high-quality, memorable challenge in a beautiful and distinctive setting.

accommodation

Abode Hotels focus on making guests feel welcome and part of the family, Abode Hotels are smart in design, providing guests with all the hotel essentials they need, and a few extras on top. Guest rooms may feature a kitchenette, washing machine/dryer facilities, STAYCAST streaming and unlimited WiFi. Use the promo code CHALLENGE to receive a special 15% discount on the Abode Hotels website

Race day tips

Side events

World Championship qualifying events across 100km, Olympic and Sprint distances, plus a kids’ aquathlon

How to Get There

Canberra is easy to reach by air, road, or rail. Canberra Airport offers direct flights from major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. By road, it’s about a three-hour drive from Sydney and seven hours from Melbourne.

About Canberra

Australia’s capital, Canberra, is one of the world’s most liveable cities where you can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle, brimming with culture and art, just a stone’s throw from natural bushland. It’s also home to the most physically active community in Australia. Sport and recreational activities are a highly prized part of the lifestyle with extensive network of cycleways and footpaths make getting outdoors enjoyable and safe.

Whats in your entry

Medal

Unique 2026 medal for all our particpants, including for all our side events.

t-shirt

Also unique 2026 finishers t-shirt for all our finishers on all different events.

swim cap

High quality neoprene, something for all the family.

Best practice

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Middle distance

2 km swim
2 km swim
80 km bike
80 km bike
18 km run
18 km run

Standard distance

1,5 km swim
1,5 km swim
40 km bike
40 km bike
10 km run
10 km run

Sprint distance

750 m swim
750 m swim
20 km bike
20 km bike
5 km run
5 km run

Junior Challenge

 swim
swim
 run
run

Aqua bike

2/1.5 km swim
2/1.5 km swim
80/40 km bike
80/40 km bike

Rouvy

No sports available.

Time schedule

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Abode Hotels focus on making guests feel welcome and part of the family, Abode Hotels are smart in design, providing guests with all the hotel essentials they need, and a few extras on top. Guest rooms may feature a kitchenette, washing machine/dryer facilities, STAYCAST streaming and unlimited WiFi. Use the promo code CHALLENGE to receive a special 15% discount on the Abode Hotels website

Race courses

swim course

Tow lap swim of 2km in the deeper waters of Black Mountain Peninsula.

bike course

Athletes will still enjoy Canberra’s stunning natural beauty, from a location that’s a little more sheltered from the elements, with views of iconic city landmarks along the way.

run course

A three-lap course, that removes the hill and makes the run leg even faster. The course follows the footpaths of Black Mountain Peninsula, winding along the water as you head out toward Scrivener Dam.

Race director

Corey Bacon

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