Challenge

Sanremo

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Swim, bike and run in the heart of the Italian Riviera on one of the most spectacular courses in middle distance racing.

5 reasons to race – Challenge Sanremo

22°C

Avg. air temperature

23°C

Avg. water temperature

13 KPH

wind speed

Harbour

SWIM COURSE

1,463M
For Middle Distance

Bike course elevation

160M
For Middle Distance

Run course elevation

Middle distance

Tri together option available
1.9 km swim
1.9 km swim
80 km bike
80 km bike
21.1 km run
21.1 km run

Sprint distance

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

Aqua bike

1.9 km swim
1.9 km swim
80 km bike
80 km bike

Aquathlon

Tri together option available
400 m swim
400 m swim
2 km run
2 km run
400 m swim
400 m swim
2 km run
2 km run
400 m swim
400 m swim
2 km run
2 km run

Junior Challenge

50-400 m swim
50-400 m swim
0,5-6 km bike
0,5-6 km bike
0,25-2 km run
0,25-2 km run

Rouvy

Rouvy

Ride the Challenge Sanremo 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 Sanremo delivers a spectacular race experience along the legendary Italian Riviera. Athletes compete against a backdrop of turquoise seas, palm-lined promenades, and dramatic coastal scenery. The course blends smooth, fast sections with rolling terrain that rewards strength and strategy, all under the Mediterranean sun. Combined with Italian hospitality, vibrant culture, and a stunning seaside setting, Challenge Sanremo offers an unforgettable triathlon that perfectly balances performance, beauty, and atmosphere.

accommodation

Sanremo has a host of accommodation for all budgets within easy reach of the race village on the eastern side of the town.

Race day tips

Side events

Check out the sprint, aquabike and aquathlon races for all ages and abilities in addition to the flagship middle distance race

How to Get There

Travel to Sanremo is very convenient with Nice Airport just 40km away, or you can drive or take the train

About Sanremo

Sanremo is a glamorous coastal gem on the Italian Riviera, known for its Mediterranean climate, elegant architecture, and seaside charm. Visitors enjoy beautiful beaches, scenic cycling routes, historic old town streets, vibrant markets, and outstanding Italian cuisine, all set against stunning sea views.

Whats in your entry

Medal

T-Shirt

Swim Cap

Backpack

Best practice

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Time schedule

Sanremo has a host of accommodation for all budgets within easy reach of the race village on the eastern side of the town.

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Sanremo has a host of accommodation for all budgets within easy reach of the race village on the eastern side of the town.

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Sanremo has a host of accommodation for all budgets within easy reach of the race village on the eastern side of the town.

Race courses

swim course

The point-to-point swim starts off Spiaggia San Martino, heads along the seaward side of the breakwater before entering the sheltered waters of the harbour

bike course

The 90km bike ride is particularly tough. Over 1,600 metres in altitude through 10 municipalities. You will travel along the Pedestrian Cycle Track of the Coastal Park of Ponente Ligure, you will tackle the first climbs in the municipalities of Terzorio, Pompeiana and Castellaro, you will continue for a short stretch of plain, a gentle ascent up to the beginning of the 17km climb to Bajardo , finally an exciting descent with the last stretch of the famous Milan-Sanremo.

run course

The run part is flat and flowing, taking place on the cycle / pedestrian path which offers a wonderful sea view and includes crossing the Capo Nero tunnel, an exciting tunnel-museum of the Milan-Sanremo.

Race director

Daniele Moraglia

RACE PARTNERS