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CHALLENGE FAMILY proudly presents a new partnership with Velosock. This partnership will provide the athletes with innovative bike covers which are specifically designed to ensure a safer transportation of race bikes and helps to make traveling with…

It’s official: The Middle Distance Triathlon St. Pölten and CHALLENGE FAMILY are joining forces. The agreement was signed and sealed at CHALLENGE ROTH on July 5 2019. The first ever CHALLENGE ST.PÖLTEN will take place on May 24, 2020. A…

In a high-class race and under extremely high temperatures, Maurice Clavel and Radka Kahlefeldt won the tenth edition of the CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE. Clavel initially took the lead from Frederic Funk on the second bike lap and increased the gap during the final half marathon to take the…

After the amazing success of this year’s CHALLENGEFAMILY THECHAMPIONSHIP less than a month ago, with 1500 participating age groupers and professional winners Sebastian Kienle and Lucy Charles, CHALLENGEFAMILY is already looking forward to next year’s edition, which will…

Complimentary to the 10thanniversary of CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE, the field of professional athletes will be packed with many international triathlon stars. Famous former winners including Giulio Molinari and Yvonne van Vlerken, will face very strong competition, in…

One of the best middle distance events of the year is honored to officially announce the opening of registrations through their website www.challenge-cancun.com The 1st edition was a unique and triumphant experience, where the city…

Joe Skipper, Mauricio Méndez Cruz, Romain Guillaume, Timothy van Houtem and Pieter Heemeryck: there will be some strong pros at this year’s edition of CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN. Among the women none other than Alexandra Tondeur, Elisabetta Curridori,…

A European Championship Aquabike, European Championship Aquathlon and European Championship Middle Distance Triathlon will form a weekend full of racing in Austria. CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE is about to host the newly introduced ETU European Championships Middle Distance Festival 2020.…

Thanks to an amazing second place at THECHAMPIONSHIP, Pieter Heemeryck is the sole leader the CHALLENGEFAMILY‘s World Bonus ranking. Sebastian Kienle has moved up to second place, thanks to his strong victory in Samorin. In…

With amazingly strong athletes including Sebastian Kienle, Lucy Charles, Florian Angert, Radka Kahlefeldt, David McNamee, Ben Kanute, Ellie Salthouse, Frederic Funk, Daniela Bleymehl, Alexandra Tondeur, Joe Skipper and Pieter Heemeryck all on the pro list…

As part of its partnership agreement with CHALLENGEFAMILY, Bkool is organising a special online competition called the ​Challenge Cup​, running from May 30 to June 27. The Challenge Cup is an ​online competition based on…

THECHAMPIONSHIP is one of the most important races in CHALLENGEFAMILY‘s race calendar. The best athletes of the world will come to Samorin to determine who is the strongest over the Middle Distance. However, THECHAMPIONSHIP is…

The 10th anniversary of hep CHALLENGEHEILBRONN powered by Audi turned out to be a perfect day for the defending champions Sebastian Kienle and Daniela Bleymehl. Despite Kienle’s previous achilles tendon injury, both he and Bleymehl…

One of the world’s most top-rated triathlon brands, Zone3, will be the new official swim partner of CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM. Thanks to this partnership, participants of the second oldest race in the world will benefit from a…

The DATEV CHALLENGEROTH pro field gets another prominent new signing: Ben Hoffman will race in Roth on 7 July. The 35-year-old American has won seven times over the long distance between 2010 and 2019. His…

Only a week to go, then the starting gun for the anniversary competition will be fired. 10 years Triathlon #intheheartofthecity and for the fifth time the race is held as Challenge Heilbronn. The triathlon will…

THECHAMPIONSHIP is most likely the showpiece of CHALLENGEFAMILY‘s international race calendar. This can be seen not only in the very strong pro field, but also in the livestream that will broadcast the entire race. This…

For the first time in more than 35 years of triathlon in Roth, the iconic race will be broadcast live in its entirety on Sunday 7 July on Bavarian TV from 6:15 am until the…

CHALLENGERICCIONE was one big party for the 1500+ athletes who participated in the 2019 edition. The event attracted a huge crowd of spectators to the race start on Sunday morning and the tension could literally…

After the win of Mattia Ceccarelli and Elisabetta Curridori at CHALLENGERICCIONE, both athletes earn 250 points for the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus and therefore rise in the rankings. Nevertheless the top three for both men and…

Both Emma Pallant and Pieter Heemeryck met the organisers´ and fans´ expectations and rose to the occasion in the fourth edition of CHALLENGEMOGAN GRAN CANARIA. Emma Pallant repeated her triumph of 2017, becoming the queen…

New Zealand will host the 2020 Challenge Asia Pacific Championship on 15 February as part of the CHALLENGEWANAKA Triathlon Festival series. The Challenge Asia Pacific Championship will draw professional and age group triathletes from around…

It was an amazing day for Andy Potts (USA) and Ellie Salthouse (AUS): both athletes were ‘from another world’ as they took the win at CHALLENGECANCUN after leading from start to finish. It took Potts 3:47:04 to…

After an intense weekend full of CHALLENGEFAMILY races, the current rankings of the CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus has been shaken up considerably. Points were divided at CHALLENGETAIWAN, CHALLENGEGRANCANARIA and CHALLENGECANCUN. Romain Guillaume won CHALLENGETAIWAN after an…

With an amazing strong pro field at the start, on Sunday 28 April, CHALLENGECANCUN is about to make a ‘grand entrée’ on the international triathlon calendar. Next to the twenty top class pro athletes, hundreds…

CHALLENGEFAMILY will join forces with two big names in the endurance sports event sector – LONG COURSE WEEKEND and HAUTE ROUTE. It is a big step forward for all three companies founded on an inclusive,…

Zootsports will be the Official Swim Course Sponsor for THECHAMPIONSHIP both this year and 2020. “We are really happy to announce our partnership with THECHAMPIONSHIP. First class athletes have to be supported by first-class wetsuits.…

After finishing fourth in the last year’s CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus, Belgian Pieter Heemeryck has started his 2019 season very strong and therefore he is in a strong lead at the current rankings. After two wins,…

Following on from the huge success of THECHAMPIONSHIP in 2018, PowerBar is extending its collaboration with CHALLENGEFAMILY. The leading specialist in sports nutrition will supply athletes at CHALLENGEFAMILY races with PowerBar bars, gels and isotonic drinks. Andreas Petrik, Head of…

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…

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 for sport performance wear. In 2018…

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…

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,…

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…

New Zealand’s top triathlete Braden Currie crushed his international competition in the run today to win the CHALLENGEWANAKA centerpiece event the Half distance race in four hours flat. The Wanaka local came out of the…

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…

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…

The beautiful land of Korea is the newest addition on the CHALLENGEFAMILY world map. Located in the centre of an island district, the tradition-rich coastal city of Gunsan will host CHALLENGEGUNSAN-SAEMANGEUM on 30th June 2019.  …

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…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is always looking for ways to improve their races and is therefore very proud to announce their new partnership with the active and sports focused tour operator ‘Sport No Limit Travel’ (SNLT). This deal…

We are excited and honored to announce that  ZOOT SPORTS EUROPE, which has been inspiring the swimming and triathlon scene with its premium products for years, will once again be the official swim course partner…

The hotly contested CHALLENGEFAMILY World Bonus competition concluded with Sunday’s CHALLENGEDAYTONA race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. In the final analysis, Sebastian Kienle (GER) and Pablo Dapena González (ESP) shared the top…

Thanks to a group of Port Orange, Florida triathletes, three children from inner-city Chicago will compete in the inaugural CHALLENGEDAYTONA Triathlon. The youth athletes, along with their family members, will enjoy an all-expenses paid trip…

When father and son Jim and Michael Sayih toe the line at the inaugural CHALLENGEDAYTONA Sprint Distance triathlon on December 8th, they’re sure to inspire everyone watching.  Twenty-four-year-old Michael is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He…

A single day of racing isn’t enough for several of the professional triathletes slated to compete in Sunday’s Middle Distance Triathlon at CHALLENGEDAYTONA Triathlon Powered by the Y. Five of the field’s top contenders will…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA is thrilled to host Women in Triathlon, a dynamic panel including several world-class professional athletes, designed to empower female endurance athletes of all backgrounds and abilities. The event takes place as part of the…

More than 500 athletes were in the island of Santa Catarina on Sunday, December 2, for another edition of the Challenge Florianópolis, which included Sprint and Half distances, in a relaxed event with the presence…

Pinarello is proud to announce sponsorship of the upcoming CHALLENGEDAYTONA triathlon at Daytona International Speedway. As part of the sponsorship, the company has invited Pinarello pro triathlete Cameron Wurf to compete. Wurf most recently set…

On December 9th, an impressive international field of professional triathletes will assemble on the CHALLENGEDAYTONA Middle Distance start line at Daytona International Speedway. These world-class, fiercely competitive athletes are eager to cross the checkered-flag finish…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA proudly announces a partnership with Volusia Flagler Family YMCA as Presenting Sponsor. CHALLENGEDAYTONA Triathlon Powered by the Y, the inaugural CHALLENGEFAMILY triathlon festival of events, is scheduled to take place at Daytona International Speedway…

Held in near perfect conditions, the second Challenge Family Asia Pacific Championship held in Taitung Taiwan, was a huge success. The event attracted close to 1,000 athletes from all over the globe. The crown went…

Former World Champion swimmer and Olympian Moss Burmester is taking on the massive physical challenge of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast followed by Challenge Wanaka a week later. Since retiring from swimming in 2010 Burmester…

Following the success of THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 in Samorin Slovakia, CHALLENGEFAMILY’s championship focus will meanwhile shift to Asia for the inaugural Challenge Family Asia Pacific Championship, to be held in Taitung, Taiwan on November 18, 2018. The…

While the current season for most European triathletes has already come to an end and they’re probably enjoying a well-deserved rest, nevertheless it’s time to plan for the upcoming season! The Championship 2019 will take…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA, the inaugural triathlon race and endurance sports festival set to debut at Daytona International Speedway, welcomes an all-star celebrity relay. The team, consisting of swimming great Charlie Lydecker, cyclist and NASCAR President Steve Phelps,…

After the results of the last two races, CHALLENGEPAGUERA-MALLORCA and CHALLENGEFORTEVILLAGESARDINIA, there are now two male athletes sharing the lead in the Challenge Family World Bonus. Sebastian Kienle didn’t race either Mallorca or Sardinia, so…

(Santa Margherita di Pula, Sunday 28 October 2018) — The sixth edition of Forte Village Challenge Sardinia has just ended at Santa Margherita di Pula. The international triathlon event, which took place at the Forte Village on…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA, the inaugural CHALLENGEFAMILY triathlon festival of events set to take place at Daytona International Speedway December 7-9, proudly announces a roster of talented ambassador athletes. These nine age-group competitors are fiercely dedicated to driving…

Incredible victories of the spanish Pablo DAPENA and the british Lucy GOSSAGE at the fifth edition of Challenge Peguera Mallorca, on a day full of triathlon in the superb setting of Calvia. A sunny day…

Challenge Salvador middle distance race (1.9k / 90k / 21k) will take place in the Brazilian carnival capital, also known as the land of magic, in October this year. The swimming will be at the…

The 5th edition of Challenge Peguera Mallorca takes place this weekend and many professionals, including Fernando Alarza, Jaroslav Kovacic, Pablo Dapena, Lucy Gossage and Margie Santimaria, will be taking taking part. The high quality of…

Exciting news for CHALLENGEHEILBRONN and CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN. Both races will host their national middle distance Championships next year. The German middle distance national championship is to be held at CHALLENGEHEILBRONN on May 19th 2019. The Belgian…

After the European Championship at CHALLENGEMADRID this weekend, the excitement returns to the Challenge Family World Bonus. Laura Siddall was crowned European Champion, earned 500 points and is now only 50 points behind the current…

The Belgian Timothy Van Houtem (09:00:13) was for the second consecutive year the winner in the individual male category of the Challenge Madrid 2018. In individual women’s category, the victory was for the British Laura…

Fernando Alarza, the recent winner of the silver medal in the European championship, announced that he will be competing at CHALLENGE PEGUERA-MALLORCA on 20th October. Alarza is a triathlon icon and having him choose CHALLENGE…

They may not have taken the win at CHALLENGEDAVOS, but Pieter Heemeryck and Lisa Roberts’ results in Switzerland have increased their positions in the Challenge Family World Bonus. Heemeryck came second and added 200 points…

Just in time for the start, the fog over Davos moved on and offered the athletes a beautiful backdrop. After last year’s exceptional weather conditions both athletes and race crew were more than happy that…

Jaroslav Kovacic took the win at CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM and earned 500 points for the Challenge Family World Bonus. These additional 500 points have increased his total to 1250. This result has pushed Kovacic up to third…

A spectacular edition of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam ended with an incredible result. Slovenian Jaroslav Kovacic took the win, beating Cameron Wurf (AUS) amongst others. Moreover, he broke the race record, which was 7:57:46 since 1999 (held…

Sebastian Kienle took the win at CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE and is now the new leader in the Challenge Family World Bonus. The 250 points for the win have put him to the top with 1550 points in…

It was Sebastian Kienle‘s first ever start at CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE but nevertheless the German had a convincing win and finished in 3:48:39. Eva Wutti controlled the women’s race and won in a time of 4:18:11. She’s…

This weekend it’s time for the 9th edition of CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE. A lot of pros decided to start here amongst them Sebastian Kienle, “This race looks amazing and I’m really looking forward to race here. I’m…

Next year’s Long Distance European Championship 2019 will take place in the triathlon mecca of Almere in the Netherlands. The European Triathlon Union (ETU) and CHALLENGEFAMILY announced the 2019 Long Distance Triathlon European Championship today and chose…

It started with a vision, today the triathlon spectacle in downtown Heilbronn is a fixed date in the calendar of the city and of many triathletes. A sporty three-way fight in the middle of a…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA proudly announces a new partnership with Boom Nutrition Inc., creators of CarbBoom! Energy Gels®. Premium, performance-driven CarbBoom! Energy Gels will serve as the Official Energy Gel of CHALLENGEDAYTONA and the on-course nutrition during the…

With just a little over two weeks to go before the start of CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM, the Australian Cameron Wurf has not only confirmed that he is racing, but also that he wants to attack the race…

CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM is joining forces with a new nutrition sponsor: SANAS. This brand, well known in Belgium but emerging in the Netherlands, will provide the approximately 3500 triathletes on the course with gels and ISO drinks.…

Sebastien Kienle (GER) won Challenge Turku, Finland. With a super fast finish time of 3:38:09 he sharpened the course record of Kovacic with almost 10 minutes. Pablo Dapena (ESP) took the silver medal home in…

Sebastian Kienle did what he came to do and took the win at CHALLENGETURKU this weekend. The 250 points earned in Finland have increased his total to 1300 points and he now shares the lead…

CHALLENGETURKU is ready to welcome an amazingly strong field of athletes. The race takes place on 12th August and has over 30 pros, both men and women, at the starting line. “We are thrilled to…

CHALLENGEDAYTONA is thrilled to announce a new and impactful relationship with Bike Law, a North American network of legal advocates for cyclists. The inaugural CHALLENGEFAMILY triathlon festival of events, set to take place at Daytona…

After an exciting CHALLENGEPRAGUE, the Challenge Family World Bonus has a new male leader. Pablo Gonzalez Dapena crossed the finish line in second place and earned himself 200 points and overtook the former leader Sebastian…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 standings, it’s Yvonne…

AMBERG — 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 global triathlon series. There will be an Olympic…

With less than a week to go, the 4th issue of the Sparkassen Challenge Heilbronn powered by AUDI will take place with a few innovative changes. New courses, new time schedule, new faces – Race…

After a busy weekend at The Championship in Slovakia and CHALLENGEVENICE in Italy, both qualifying races for the Challenge Family World Bonus, Pablo Gonzales Dapena from Spain is still in the lead. But Dylan McNeice…

Trevor Wurtele took the title at last year’s SKODA CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN. The women’s race was won by Tine Deckers. Challenge Family is pleased to announce that both Wurtele and Deckers are coming back to to defend…

A razor sharp pro field will be crossing 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…

The fourth edition of the Challenge Salou, that has been disputed this morning in Salou, left us an exciting duel till the end in the HALF male category between the winner Cameron Wurf (03:45:37) and…

After the first six of our Challenge Family World Bonus races, Pablo Gonzales Dapena from Spain has taken the lead with 700 points. Thanks to his outstanding win at CHALLENGELISBOA, he has overtraken Dylan McNeice…

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…

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…

x-bionic® sphere, Šamorín: The Championship 2018 by ENERGOCHEMICA, world championship in triathlon under the title CHALLENGEFAMILY, which will take place on June 2-3, 2018 at x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, is supported by ENERGOCHEMICA. Related to the company’s…

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…

After the first five of our Challenge Family World Bonus races, Dylan McNeice from New Zealand has taken the lead with 500 points after his strong win at CHALLENGETAIWAN. The female standings are currently dominated…

Following the launch of its social media campaign to search for inspirational triathletes ahead of THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018, CHALLENGEFAMILY is asking YOU to nominate worthy triathletes to win free race entry prizes. The Race Directors of…

Brasília – A triathlon event that had more than just the PRO field competition for the $ 45,000 prize: the public, who filled the Pontão do Lago Sul on Sunday, witnessed an actual on race…

CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM, the largest and best know triathlon in The Netherlands, will continue to operate at CHALLENGEFAMILY for the next five years. Recently, both parties find agreement about the extension of their contract. This news comes…

With the new ‘Tri-Slam’, CHALLENGEFAMILY challenges triathletes to take part in no less than three Long Distance Challenges: CHALLENGEVENICE, CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM and CHALLENGEMADRID. If a triathlete makes it to the finish line of these three Long…

On April 17th, CHALLENGEFAMILY  will introduce their new webshop. This online store will stock CHALLENGEFAMILY branded products by Taymory and Holfelder and also CHALLENGEFAMILY licensees REBORN and Dare2Tri. More products will be added during the…

A triathlete couldn’t manage without good glasses. Whether swimming, cycling or running, good glasses are fundamental to a triathlete’s success. That’s why CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to present a new partnership with eyewear partner REBORN. The…

The second edition of Challenge Roma, the international triathlon event of the prestigious Challenge Family circuit, crowns the British Adam Bowden (time 3:22:03) and Sarah Lewis (time 3:46:48) on the throne of the Eternal City.…

On April 15, 2018 will be the CHALLENGEROMA second edition. After its debut in 2017, the Italian capital will be again protagonist of great international triathlon in a new location, the Rome Marina “Porto Turistico…

In a bid to champion age-group athletes, CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to announce that it has launched a global search for inspirational athletes with ambition to compete at THECHAMPIONSHIP race.  “Using the hashtags #ChallengeYourself and #JoinTheFamily,…

CHALLENGEFAMILY proudly presents a new partnership. As one of the leading experts in sports nutrition PowerBar will support the athletes of THECHAMPIONSHIP in Samorin with plenty of energy this year. Participants will be provided with…

We are very excited and honored to announce ZOOTSPORTS EUROPE, who has been inspiring the swimming and triathlon scene for years with its premium products, as the official swim course partner of CHALLENGE KAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE 2018.…

CHALLENGEFAMILY and Dare2Tri will extend and strengthen their longstanding cooperation with a new contractual partnership: Dare2Tri will become the official swim course sponsor of CHALLENGEFAMILY’s flagship event THECHAMPIONSHIP. “Dare2Tri is proud and honored to support…

CHALLENGEGERAARDSBERGEN proudly presents their new title sponsor: the Czech car manufacturer ŠKODA. The car brand, which has a great affinity with sport in general and cycling in particular, will financially support the triathlon event, and…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce the initial list of professional athletes who will compete at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018. The impressive selection of athletes will take their place on the starting line in Samorin, Slovakia on June…

17 February 2018 – A thrilling day’s racing at Challenge Wanaka resulted in wins by Javier Gomez (ESP) and Annabel Luxford (AUS). Both had fierce battles with one of the deepest professional fields ever seen…

Olympic silver medallist and 10-time world champion, Javier Gomez (ESP) will headline at this year’s Challenge Wanaka in his first individual race of 2018. Gomez is up against three former Challenge Wanaka champions, Dougal Allan,…

5 February 2018 – Multiple world champion, Javier Gomez (ESP), has announced his plans to race Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018. The Spanish athlete is one of triathlon’s superstars with five ITU World Championships,…

It’s with great feelings that CHALLENGEFAMILY is announcing the new race date for CHALLENGEKAISERWINKL-WALCHSEE 2019. Breaking the tradition of the late-summer weekends, the Austrian race will move to June 30th 2019. This moment seems to…

ROTH. Following athlete feedback, DATEV Challenge Roth’s new run course will feature some changes for 2018 as the event celebrate 35 Years of Triathlon in Roth. The 2018 course will combine the best of the…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to present a new partnership: the series is joining forces with Taymory. This is a leading triathlon sports brand, providing quality apparel for swimming, cycling and running, delivers in 35 countries around…

11 January 2018 – An international field of the world’s leading long-distance triathletes will race Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on 17 February, including four former champions, with the Kiwis racing for the…

For all of you planning to go long in 2018 in the search for ETU Medals, the important and exiting news for you is that the ETU European Triathlon Long Distance Championships will be hosted,…

One of the greatest triathlon competitions series in the world, the Challenge Family, is now approaching Salavador, the capital of Bahia. The new race, and its usual side events for the entire family, will take…

CHALLENGEFAMILY’s THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 has announced that a variety of entertaining and innovative side events will be showcased at the flagship race in Samorin, Slovakia, further positioning CHALLENGEFAMILY as the race series for the whole triathlon…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced a brand new race in its global series as CHALLENGERICCIONE, a race held in one of the most historic cities in Italy, will replace CHALLENGERIMINI. Debuting on 6th May 2018, CHALLENGERICCIONE will…

Challenge Wanaka on 17 February 2018 marks the return of one of New Zealand’s most successful triathletes to professional racing. Gina Crawford is preparing to return to the world of elite sport at Challenge Wanaka…

Challenge Family today announced the appointment of its new Chief Operating Officer. Effective November 1, 2017, Mathias Wentorf will take over this new position created at Challenge Family. In this position he will report directly…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce that, in addition to THECHAMPIONSHIP 2018 being held in the same spectacular venue x-bionic® sphere, it will offer a prize purse of €150,000. The 2017 middle-distance championship race, in which…

The first edition of Challenge Madrid was disputed today, with triathletes like Iván Alvarez, Gustavo Rodríguez, Dylan McNeirce y Sofie Goos, amongst others, as big favourites on the departure line. Lisa Roberts and Dolça Ollé,…

After an incredible exciting race, Joe Skipper (GBR) was crowned European Champion Long Distance Triathlon on Saturday 9 September during CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM in Almere, the Netherlands. He finished with an incredible time – he went below…

Following the unprecedented success of the inaugural THECHAMPIONSHIP 2017, CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce that the incredible x-bionic® sphere in Samorin, Slovakia will be the host venue for THECHAMPIONSHIP for the next three years. CEO…

ROTH, GERMANY: The Professional Triathletes Organisation, CHALLENGE FAMILY and DATEV CHALLENGE ROTH today announced that the inaugural Collins Cup will be hosted by DATEV CHALLENGE ROTH on 1 July 2018. The Collins Cup www.thecollinscup.com is…

ROTH, GERMANY: DATEV Challenge Roth today announced that Simon Whitfield, Gold and Silver Olympic medallist and 2018 International Team Collins Cup Captain, will team up with Chrissie Wellington in the relay Event at Roth on…

ROTH, GERMANY: DATEV Challenge Roth today announced that Chrissie Wellington, 3x Challenge Roth Champion, 4x IRONMAN World Champion, 2018 European Team Collins Cup Captain and long distance world record holder, will be on hand at…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to announce that Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Lucy Charles (GBR) have been crowned the winners of the inaugural THECHAMPIONSHIP 2017, with both athletes claiming their share of the 150,000 Euro prize pot.…

The third edition of the Challenge Salou, with more than 1050 participants, was held on Sunday morning in Salou, the beach of Europe, under a blazing sun that tested the physical form of the participant…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to announce that, on the 3rd June, it will live stream THECHAMPIONSHIP 2017 on its official website, giving triathlon fans from around the world the exclusive opportunity to follow the action from…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce a premium list of professional triathlon contenders who will line up at the start of the inaugural THE CHAMPIONSHIP 2017. Taking place on the 3rd June at the epic x-bionic®…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is delighted to announce the inaugural Challenge Davos Festival in Switzerland as its latest addition to the fastest growing global triathlon series. Taking place on 16th – 17th September 2017, Challenge Davos Festival will…

The winners of the medium distance 2017 Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria have been crowned, with Alistair Brownlee and Emma Pallant setting high standards ahead of what is expected to be a competitive season of…

Saturday’s Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria just added another marquee name to the start list, as two-time and defending World Champion, Daniela Ryf, confirms that she will also be racing at an event that will feature…

Challenge Family is delighted to announce that double Olympic and two-time ITU Triathlon World Series champion, Alistair Brownlee, has chosen this year’s Gloria Challenge Mogán Gran Canaria to launch his long-distance triathlon career. Taking place…

After the great success in organizing CHALLENGEKANCHANABURI, Tab Agency, the official Challenge Family right holder in Thailand, has announced a new race in Thailand. In corporate with The Armed Force Academies Preparatory School CHALLENGENAKHON-NAYOK will…

It was a day of records at Challenge Wanaka with Dougal Allan well and truly confirming his rise in the sport of long distance triathlon. He not only smashed his own bike course record in…

Tri Camp and CHALLENGEFAMILY are excited to announce that Tri Camp has become the official European Partner of the CHALLENGEFAMILY. This unique partnership has developed over many months as both Tri Camp and the CHALLENGEFAMILY have worked closely together to…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has today announced that it will implement a 20 meter drafting rule on the bike leg at THECHAMPIONSHIP 2017 as a means to provide the fairest racing for all athletes. The 20 Meter drafting rule will apply…

One of the World’s greatest sporting cities will play host to a World-class triathlon as Madrid has today been announced as the newest member of the CHALLENGEFAMILY world series of triathlons. The inaugural CHALLENGEMADRID event will take place on…

The TRIPrague started in 2015 as the biggest and most spectacular triathlon race in the Czech Republic. For 2017 TRIPrague rewrites its own history as it becomes part of Challenge Family international series of triathlons…

€140,000 in bonus prize money has been awarded across the top five finishers in the Challenge Family European Prize Money points race. The €140,000 end-of-season bonus has been awarded in addition to the €38,000 prize…

The new route links the towns of Roth and Büchenbach, together with the canal in a T-shaped course, which is completed twice. With each out-and-back section of the ‘T’ at 10.2km, runners pass each point…

The European Triathlon Union (ETU) and CHALLENGEFAMILY have today announced that they will work together to deliver the 2017 Long Distance Triathlon European Championship at CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM on September 9, 2017. A highly rated event among athletes Almere has long…

June 10th 2017 will be a spectacular day for the entire triathlon world. CHALLENGEHERNING will host ETU’s official European Championships on middle distance and promises a triathlon celebration of epic proportions. It will be a unique experience for…

CHALLENGEFAMILY, organisor of fifty long distance triathlon events across the globe, has today announced a new partnership with the Gordon and Tana Ramsay Foundation, which sees the foundation appointed as an official worldwide partner of CHALLENGEFAMILY.…

Victoria Murray-Orr, who has headed the internationally acclaimed Challenge Wanaka Triathlon for the past nine years, has been named New Zealand’s Event Professional of the Year at the annual New Zealand Event Awards in Auckland.…

Jan Frodeno presented DATEV Challenge Roth with the best 15th anniversary present possible – a sensational world record over the 226km distance. Frodeno’s time of 7:35:39 undercut Andreas Raelert’s former record of 7:41:33 by almost six…

11 JULY 2016 – Some last minute excitement has been added to the already impressive Challenge Roth start list. On 17 July, DATEV Challenge Roth will be the only race outside of Hawaii where both current…

One of the world’s most famous cycling monuments will also become of the triathlon’s most famous monuments as the Belgian city of Geraardsbergen becomes the newest member of the CHALLENGEFAMILY world series of triathlons. The…

Once again, an international championship will take place in Herning when the European Half Distance Triathlon Championship takes place in the city on Saturday June 10, 2017. After two successful years with the triathlon event CHALLENGEBILLUND-HERNING,…

When DATEV Challenge Roth takes place on 17 July, additional measures will be introduced to ensure a safe and fair race. As in previous years, the organisers of the world’s largest long distance triathlon have…

New Zealand’s largest annual triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka, today announced both the half and full distance races will come under the Challenge Family banner for 2017. Previously the half distance was known as the Lake…

As DATEV Challenge Roth heads towards its 15th anniversary on 17 July, it has released some notable data in its participation numbers, showing significant growth from key international markets. The largest increase reflects Asia’s status…

Today, CHALLENGEFAMILY and Dare2Tri announce a partnership between brands, launching the first ever, official Dare2Tri-CHALLENGEFAMILY wetsuit and speedsuit. “We have been working with Dare2Tri for some months on the new wetsuit and are very pleased with the outcome. Throughout…

CHALLENGEFAMILY and Event Merchandising Limited have today announced a partnership that sees Event Merchandising Limited become the Official Merchandise Partner of all CHALLENGEFAMILY events in Europe through to the end of 2019.   Event Merchandising Limited (EML) is…

May 6, 2016 (Lisbon, Portugal) – CHALLENGEFAMILY and sports by tlc has today announced a half distance triathlon event to take place in Lisbon, Portugal. The announcement continues CHALLENGEFAMILY’s global expansion on the back of the recently announcement championship…

CHALLENGEFAMILY and x-bionic® sphere has announced a new global half distance championship triathlon event for professional and age group triathletes. Known as ‘THECHAMPIONSHIP’, the event will take place at the incredible x-bionic® sphere in Samorin, Slovakia…

DATEV Challenge Roth will celebrate its 15th anniversary on 17 July 2016 with an illustrious field of the world’s best male and female triathletes. It is led by none other than world champion and race…

With over 1,630 full and half distance athletes from 29 nations, 900 junior athletes and a world-class pro field, the world’s most scenic triathlon, Challenge Wanaka, is gearing up for the biggest event yet this…

Jan Frodeno has achieved almost everything in his unprecedented triathlon career. He won gold at the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008, is the current Ironman Hawaii champion, “Sportsman of the Year” and Bambi award-winner. …

CHALLENGEFAMILY’s growth in Asia continued today with the announcement of the half distance CHALLENGEJEJU on the popular Jeju Island in Korea on 25 September. Jeju Island is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty with its beautiful beaches…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced its newest addition to the global series of long distance triathlons in the otherworldly beautiful Iceland. Situated in the stunning “Bay of Whales” in Iceland, the world‘s northernmost half distance race, CHALLENGEICELAND, will take place…

Challenge Family announced today it has employed legal counsel to recover monies owed to media, athletes, contractors and others by Dubai Sports Council in respect of Challenge Dubai 2015. Over US$45,000 is owed by the…

Scody CHALLENGEMELBOURNE has yet again, drawn out one of the strongest and most talented fields of the season in the Asia Pacific region, to contest this year’s iconic Challenge Melbourne triathlon on Sunday 31 January 2016. In…

Challenge Family today announced its newest addition to the global series of long distance triathlons on the spectacular Caribbean island of Aruba. Set over the half distance, CHALLENGEARUBA will take place on 23 October on the ‘Happy…

A top field of international pro athletes are lining up along side a record age group field for the 10th anniversary edition of New Zealand’s Challenge Wanaka on 20 February. Defending champions Gina Crawford (NZL) and…

Award-winning Malaysian city, Nusajaya was today announced as Challenge Family’s latest destination in Asia. CHALLENGENUSAJAYA will feature a festival of triathlon over multiple distances with the flagship half distance event taking place on 13 August 2016. A new…

The ‘Riviera of Vietnam’ is CHALLENGEFAMILY’s latest race destination with today’s announcement of the half distance CHALLENGEVIETNAM in the beautiful city of Nha Trang on 11 September 2016. CHALLENGEVIETNAM will run alongside Nha Trang’s six…

Today’s announcement of CHALLENGEFAMILY’s latest addition sees the global triathlon series break new ground in Thailand in one of the country’s most historic and spectacular regions. At the Bangkok press conference, attended by both the Governor…

A challenge in the heart of the largest rainforest in the world. This is what athletes can expect to find at CHALLENGEAMAZON on 20 March 2016. The chosen location is Manaus, capital of Amazonas – the largest…

In 2016, Gran Canaria will join the global series of CHALLENGEFAMILY triathlons with today’s announcement of CHALLENGEMOGÁN-GRANCANARIA on 17 September next year. Marking the first half distance triathlon on the largest of the Canary Islands, CHALLENGEMOGÁN-GRANCANARIA will take place along the…

Calm sea, perfect weather and keen competition marked the second edition of CHALLENGEFLORIANOPOLIS. With the biggest names in Brazilian triathlon taking part, it was Marcus Fernandes and Carolina Furriela who took out top honours. Race day…

For the fifth year in a row DATEV CHALLENGEROTH has taken the title of “Best Race of the Year”. Every year since 2011 the top honour at the Sailfish Triathlon Night of the Year has gone to…

Switzerland’s Ruedi Wild, more than successfully defended his 2014 Challenge Laguna Phuket title when he finished first in 3:54:45 (swim 21:29, bike 2:12:17, run 1:18:21) at the half-distance 2015 Challenge Laguna Phuket (1.9K swim, 90K…

CHALLENGEFAMILY is joining forces with one of the most prestigious sporting facilities in Europe to bring the global triathlon series to Slovakia in 2016. CHALLENGEŠAMORÍN was announced today at Elements Resort together with a multi-day sports festival that…

Ahead of this weekend’s CHALLENGELAGUNAPHUKET,  CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced a change of venue for CHALLENGETHAILAND in 2016. Full details will be announced in early December with a new course that is steeped in Thai culture, striking landscapes and history. “We…

CHALLENGELAGUNAPHUKET’s Tri-Fest carnival, which will see over 1,900 athletes from around the world descend on the island for the legendary 22nd annual Laguna Phuket Triathlon (LPT) on 22 November and 3rd CHALLENGELAGUNAPHUKET (CLP) a week later on…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has finalised the details of its end-of-season bonus structure for professional athletes racing CHALLENGEFAMILY European races in 2016. This initiative provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for a share of a €140,000 end-of-season bonus. The…

Australian’s Luke Bell and Rebekah Keat recorded crushing victories at their hometown race at CHALLENGESHEPPARTON this morning, both setting up the wins on the bike leg, thriving in the windy conditions. A cool start to the day…

With 47 full and half distance races in 23 countries, CHALLENGEFAMILY is almost everywhere these days, and now Norway is the next step in the expansion of this fast growing triathlon series. The Norwegian region Tønsberg –…

It was another day in paradise for Carrie Lester (AUS) and Rodgrigo Gonzalez (MEX) as they took the inaugural titles at the weekend’s CHALLENGEIXTAPA. While Davide Giardini (ITA) came out of the water in first place…

The typical Florida sunshine treated athletes with exceptional but hot conditions at CHALLENGEFLORIDA. Athletes entered the 79 degree water south of the iconic Venice pier making it a non-wetsuit swim for both pros and age…

Challenge Ixtapa-Zihuatanjeo will this weekend welcome professional athletes, age groupers and children to compete over all the different distances and events taking place at this paradise venue. This is the second Challenge event of the…

On August 6, 2016, triathletes from all over the world will cross the finish line as the first participants at the inaugural Danish race, CHALLENGEFREDERICIA. The triathlon city by the sea has joined forces with CHALLENGEDENMARK, in organizing…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has today issued a statement clarifying its on-going commitment to North America. CHALLENGEFAMILY continues to work to safeguard its key principles centred around authenticity and its athlete-first philosophy, ensuring the global triathlon series continues to deliver…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has announced its flagship event in Ireland, CHALLENGEGALWAY is adding a half distance race next June. This is a highly anticipated move, and comes about due to demand from the triathlon public who have inundated event organisers…

Athletes from 35 nations lined up on Sunday morning at the second edition of CHALLENGEFORTEVILLAGE, Sardina’s largest event, in a thrilling race that eventually saw Alessandro Degasperi (ITA) and Susie Cheetham (GBR) take the wins…

Sarah Loehr Munoz (ESP) and Filip Ospaly (CZE) took out the top titles at CHALLENGEPAGUERAMALLORCA this weekend on the spectacular Mediterranean island. A stunning day dawned in Paguera, demonstrating once again that the Mallorcan climate is unique…

Saturday, October 17, spectators at CHALLENGEPAGUERAMALLORCA can enjoy with the long distance debut of the ITU World Triathlon Series runner-up, Mario Mola (ESP). He won’t have an easy race, the two last european Championships Filip Ospaly (the…

Enea CHALLENGEPOZNAN 2015 was a record-breaking event in Poland with more than 3,500 athletes and almost 20,000 spectators. Plans for 2016 are even more spectacular with the ETU European Long Distance Championship as well as popular half-distance,…

ITU World Triathlon Series runner-up, Mario Mola (ESP), will make his long distance debut at CHALLENGEPAGUERA-MALLORCA on 17 October. The Majorcan triathlete will round off his hugely successful season, which included a win in last weekend’s grand…

CHALLENGEFAMILY’s commitment to the continued development of the triathlon industry was acknowledged at the TBI Awards at Interbike last night where the global triathlon organisation received Triathlon Industry Leader of the Year. Jack Caress President…

The weekend ended on a high note at 12:05AM when the final finisher in the Full made it to the rocking finish line with 5 minutes to spare.   The weekend began with challenging weather conditions, forcing…

A hard day of racing at today’s CHALLENGEWEYMOUTH saw two new ETU European Champions crowned and thousands of triathlon dreams come true on England’s Jurassic Coast. Marek Jaskolka (POL) and Camilla Lindholm (SWE) took the Championship titles…

Markus Fachbach (GER) and Kathrin Walther (GER) have taken victory at CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM today, after exciting racing in the polders of Flevoland. Fachbach was followed closely by Dutch favourite Mark Oude Bennink throughout nearly the entire race. Walther…

Over 2,500 athletes will participate in CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM on 11-13 September, celebrating 35 years of triathlon at this historic race. The last slot for CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM was sold Friday night September 4th, and it was time for race director Richard…

Valley First ChallengePenticton today crowned two new champions in Victoria BC’s Brent McMahon and Peoria, Illinois’s Jennifer Spieldenner. The 33rd edition of the long-distance triathlon was held today in Penticton and the surrounding area, over a 1.9…

Valley First Challenge Penticton today announced changes to the 2016 event as Penticton prepares to host the ITU World Triathlon and Multisport Festival the following year. The 2016 Valley First Challenge Penticton will be run…

CHALLENGEFAMILY Triathlon is heading to North Brazil for the first time with this weekend’s inaugural CHALLENGEMACEIO on Sunday 23 August. With its flat, fast course, CHALLENGEMACEIO is considered another record breaker race of the world. At the end of the…

CHALLENGEWALCHSEE in the Tyrolean Alps has become a fixture of the European race calendar. This year not only the defending champions Giulio Molinari and Yvonne Van Vlerken enter the race, but also Filip Ospaly and Daniella…

CHALLENGEWANAKA announced today it has been awarded National Championship status by Triathlon New Zealand and will host the 2016 New Zealand Ultra Distance Championships at its 10th anniversary event on 20 February. Internationally renowned as the world’s…

CHALLENGEFAMILY arrived in Poland in force at the weekend with over 3,500 athletes taking part in the three-day long Enea CHALLENGEPOZNAN triathlon festival. In Sunday’s flagship half distance race Diana Riesler (GER) and Bart Aernouts (BEL) were unbeatable…

The best Polish and world triathletes (including medalists of the European and world championships), as well as Polish Junior Championships – you’ll get it all on 25th and 26th of July at CHALLENGEPOZNAN.  The triathlon weekend…

CHALLENGEFAMILY today released the mid-year prize money earnings of the top 20 male and female professional athletes racing Olympic and long course races. The full report, which features just under 700 athletes, was generated as part…

“We are delighted to present the final course”, organizer Tom Tajsich announces after months of planning and coordinating. The result is a spectacular race between the recreation area Guggenberger See, the Bavarian Forest Nature Park…

Nils Frommhold (GER) and Yvonne van Vlerken (NED) stole the show today at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH with two outstanding wins in a race that also delivered a new bike course record and record crowds of over quarter of…

Professional athletes racing CHALLENGEFAMILY races in Europe can earn an end-of-season windfall with today’s announcement of a new prize money bonus structure for the 2016 season. This initiative provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for…

CHALLENGESTANDREWS race week has arrived. This weekend will feature the top amateur and professional athletes in the sport racing in the beautiful seaside resort town of St. Andrews-by-the-Sea. One of Canada’s oldest tourist resorts, featuring the…

A full distance triathlon in what is universally regarded as the world’s most beautiful city was today announced by CHALLENGEFAMILY with the launch of CHALLENGEVENICE, taking place on 5 June 2016. With the iconic Venetian skyline as a…

A race ‘InTheMiddleOfTheCity’, a transition zone in a multi-storey parking lot, a carbo loading party with Swabian ravioli, the inaugural CHALLENGEHEILBRONN in Germany presented lots of innovations with Andi Böcherer (GER) and Laura Philipp (GER) taking out…

This Sunday, 21 June, CHALLLENGEHEILBRONN in Germany will feature one of the best half distance line-ups from this year: Andreas Dreitz, Sebastian Kienle, Maurice Clavel, Andi Böcherer, Ronnie Schildknecht, Michael Raelert, Nils Frommhold, Horst Reichel, Guilio Molinari and…

The stage is set for the first ever CHALLENGEFAMILY event in Mexico on June 21st, CHALLENGESANGIL. With a powerful professional field vying for a share of the $45,000 prize purse and more than 900 triathletes of all backgrounds…

Dirk Bockel (LUX) was across the finish line at the first ever CHALLENGEDENMARK while local, Michelle Vesterby (DEN) took out the women’s race held in the Danish cities of Herning and Billund. Having recently battled a hip…

Celebrities and world-class triathletes are ready to take on the fast course of this weekend’s CHALLENGECAMSUR in the Philippines on Sunday 14 June. Among the celebrity triathletes who are expected to strut their stuff at the inaugural Yellow…

The Nordic Summer has finally made it to Denmark, and the two cities of Billund and Herning are getting ready to host more than 1,500 athletes from all over the world racing at the sellout-out CHALLENGEDENMARK this…

CHALLENGEFAMILY today announced CHALLENGEBAHRAIN will once again break new ground in the triathlon world as the world’s largest half distance NIGHT TRIATHLON on 20 November 2015. CHALLENGEBAHRAIN will also double as the grand final of the prestigious Nasser Bin Hamad Triple Crown…

CHALLENGEFAMILY today announced the latest addition to its triathlon family – the much awaited CHALLENGEGALWAY in Ireland, taking place on 24-26 June 2016. CHALLENGEGALWAY will be a full festival of triathlon with a series of events running over the weekend for…

CHALLENGEFAMILY has launched a range of technical tri gear designed specifically for its female athletes in time for the Northern Hemisphere summer. Every winter in in the Far North, the night skies light up with the…

This weekend, on 31 May, more than 1,500 athletes will race in this inaugural event, the only CHALLENGEFAMILY event on the Spanish peninsula and a true festival of sport with the flagship half distance together with Short Challenge,…

On 1 June 2015 the official start of registration for CHALLENGEREGENSBURG 2016 will kick-off. The interest towards the long-distance event in Bavaria, Germany, is already enormous. Several hundred athletes have pre-registered within the past four weeks. All looking…

CHALLENGERIMINI is ready to welcome a flood of triathletes from all over the world, heading to Italy to compete in the event that will crown the ETU European Half Distance European Champions.  More than 2,600 athletes…

The Challenge Family Americas season officially got underway with Challenge Knoxville presented by Pilot Flying J on the site of the 1982 World’s Fair Park under rain soaked skies on Sunday morning.  The cooler than…

Beneath the giant 300-foot Sunsphere at World’s Fair Park, athletes will gather on May 17th for the much anticipated season opener of the Challenge Family Americas races, Challenge Knoxville presented by Pilot Flying J. Headlining the…

They’ve been each other’s biggest competitors. They’ve been fighting for the same trophies, climbing the same thrones and training for the same races. On June 13th the three legends of triathlon, Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, Thomas Hellriegel…

Poznan will be the capital of the Polish triathlon! The capital of Wielkopolska will host the best European athletes again. After football and basketball players, canoeists and rowers there comes a time for triathletes. In…

On 13 February 2016 Chile will host the country’s first Challenge Family triathlon with the announcement of the half distance Challenge Puerto Varas. Puerto Varas, one of the most beautiful regions and cities in southern Chile…

On 14 August 2016, the historic town of Regensburg will host Germany’s newest long distance race and sister event to the legendary DATEV CHALLENGEROTH – CHALLENGEREGENSBURG. The event was only announced a few weeks ago, but the national…

This weekend’s CHALLENGEFUERTEVENTURA saw Italy’s Jonathan Ciavattella claiming victory over a strong field while there were no surprises in the women’s race with a resounding win by Daniela Ryf (SUI). Coming out of the water in second…

New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone continued his unbeaten 2015 record over the half distance today winning Challenge Taiwan. The 30-year-old was pushed all the way in the early stages but made his move on the run,…

39-year-old Timo Bracht is really eager to defend his title in Roth. He has refrained from taking part in Hawaii this year, and instead has set clear priorities for DATEV CHALLENGEROTH. Bracht is an extremely…

European Long Distance Champion 2014, Markus Fachbach (GER) heads the men’s field, joined by former duathlon World Champion, Joerie Vansteelant (BEL), CHALLENGEROTH champion Timo Bracht (GER) along with local hero, Spaniard Víctor Manuel del Corral and…

CHALLENGEFAMILY today announced additional opportunities for age group athletes to secure a guaranteed spot at DATEV CHALLENGEROTH 2016 through its series of 44 full and half distance triathlons. When entries open in July to CHALLENGEFAMILY’s flagship race and the…

blueseventy, the worldwide leader in open water swimming wetsuits and accessories, is the new swim course partner for DATEV Challenge Roth as part of a three-year agreement. The USA-based company has an excellent reputation among…

Challenge Family and 32Gi have today announced a key partnership that will see 32Gi as the Official Nutrition Partner of five major European Challenge Family races from 2015 to 2017. The partnership includes the world’s…

The UNESCO World Heritage City of Regensburg will provide a spectacular stage for triathletes: Swimming in the recreational area of Lake Guggenberger See, just eight miles outside of the town, cycling through the impressive landscape…

New Zealand’s Terenzo Bozzone put the rest of the world on notice today with a resounding win over a class field at Challenge Dubai from Tim Reed (AUS) and Michael Raelert (DEU). “I’m just so…

24 February 2015 – The focus turns to the Middle East this weekend for the inaugural Challenge Dubai on Friday 27 and the event has drawn out a million dollar field and triathlon royalty. As the…

Challenge Wanaka has one again attracted an impressive field of professional and age group athletes to take on triathlon’s ultimate distance in New Zealand’s spectacular Southern Alps on 22 February. Recently winning the World’s Most…

Challenge Philippines has assembled the most prestigious and fastest pro field in Southeast Asia for the 2015 Yellow Cab Challenge Philippines Subic-Bataan race kicking off this February 21. World champion Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack is set…

Challenge Family CEO Zibi Szlufcik said he was delighted by the selection of the Tyrolean tourist region as venue for the European Championships. “Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl has for several years now stood out for its brilliant…

Australia’s Leon Griffin was the best on course today in tough conditions to win Challenge Melbourne from a world-class field, edging out rising star Nick Kastelein and veteran Peter Robertson. In the women’s race, Melissa…

Challenge Melbourne has drawn out the best field of the season in the Asia Pacific region to contest this sell out event on Sunday 1 February 2015. Australia’s Tim Van Berkel has more than just…

Challenge Family is continuing to strengthen its position as the quality leader in global long distance triathlon with the appointment of a new management team to develop further growth in North, South and Central America.…

Spanish sensation Javier Gomez is the latest addition to an outstanding field already assembled to race the inaugural Challenge Dubai on 27 February. One of the world’s greatest athletes, Gomez rewrote history in 2014 after…

New Zealand’s largest annual triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka, is once again set for a record field of both amateur and professional athletes. With two weeks of entries remaining, numbers have already surpassed 2014 levels over…

The prize purse and structure was announced today by Challenge Dubai, the first race of the Challenge Triple Crown Series on 27 February 2015. After the ground breaking race at Challenge Bahrain which set the…

The Mexico triathlon community today welcomed the news of Challenge Family’s newest member – Challenge San Gil Queretaro, taking place over the half distance on 7 June 2015. Challenge San Gil brings the total number…

The beautiful course at Pajuçara Beach will host over 1,300 athletes over the half distance as well as 600 women for Challenge Women and 100 children for Junior Challenge from all over the world in…

The record-breaking Challenge Bahrain wrapped today with an announcement that has set the benchmark in global endurances sport. At the Challenge Bahrain Awards Ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa announced plans for…

Germany’s Michael Raelert returned to the winners’ circle today in commanding style to claim the world’s richest half-Iron distance prize purse and title of Challenge Bahrain champion. While Denmark’s Helle Frederiksen struck gold in the…

The global triathlon series Challenge Family has launched Challenge Maceió, the second event in South America. The beautiful course at Pajuçara Beach will host athletes from all over the world in 23 August 2015 over…

The countdown to the sell-out Challenge Bahrain is underway with the world’s greatest triathletes, along with over 1,000 age groupers, preparing to make their way to the Kingdom of Bahrain to create triathlon history. On…

On 30 November the global race series Challenge Family will arrive in Latin America with the inaugural Challenge Florianopolis to be held in Jurerê Internacional, with over 1,500 athletes from all over the world travelling…

This year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket in Thailand will see world champions compete for a slice of the race’s 25,000 Euro prize purse. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2013, the iconic multi-sports weeklong…

Challenge Family today confirmed all professional triathletes competing in Challenge Bahrain next month are invited to take part in a closed Pro Athlete Forum, providing them with an opportunity to discuss key elements of the…

Australia’s Josh Amberger and Annabel Luxford produced faultless performances to win at the first edition of Challenge Shepparton, Australia, today in tough conditions. A wet start to the day turned into a perfect one for Amberger,…

The Americas region has a new championship series with today’s announcement of the Challenge Americas Championships, to be held at Challenge Knoxville, Tennessee in May 2016. Encompassing all 13 half and full distance Challenge Family…

The injury has put an abrupt end to Keat’s 2014 campaign; she will also miss the lucrative Challenge Bahrain race on December 6. “I’m devastated, I was so excited about coming back,” said Keat. Kahlefeldt has…

Liz Blatchford put on a master class performance to win on debut at her first Challenge Family event today at Forster. While part-time Port Macquarie triathlete Mitch Robbins overhauled a class field to take the…

Challenge Family and the European Triathlon Union today announced Challenge Poznan in Poland as the host for the 2016 ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships. ETU president, Renato Bertrandi said, “As the European Triathlon Union…

Challenge Family has extended its footprint in the Middle East with today’s announcement of the half distance Challenge Dubai, set to take place on 27 February 2015. In a partnership between Challenge Family, Challenge Bahrain…

Blatchford is backing up after a top ten performance at Hawaii in tough conditions, but is adamant her body will be fully recovered for Challenge Forster. “It will definitely be a test on how the…

The field brings together world champions, Olympic champions and along with some of the greatest names in triathlon such as Mirinda Carfrae (AUS), Sebastian Kienle (GER), Rachel Joyce (GBR), Caroline Steffen (SUI) and Jan Frodeno…

Challenge Bahrain has attracted the greatest line up of world-class athletes ever seen over the half distance. This includes three of the best women on the ITU circuit – Jodie Stimpson (GBR), Erin Densham (AUS)…

This weekend Paguera welcomed the first edition of the Challenge Paguera-Mallorca and the ETU European Half Distance Triathlon Championships, an spectacular event with victories from Giulio Molinari (ITA) and Lisa Hütthaler (AUT), earning both of…

Challenge Bahrain today announced its prize purse for age group Bahraini and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) athletes taking part in the half distance triathlon event on 6 December. The prize purse is usually the domain…

The beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca is getting ready to host 1,200 athletes from around the world for the official ETU European Half Distance Triathlon Championships this Sunday, 18 October at Challenge Paguera Mallorca. Europe’s…

In keeping with Challenge Family’s tradition of presenting spectacular events in iconic destinations, on 5 October the inaugural Challenge Rancho Cordova will take place just on the outskirts of California’s state capital of Sacramento. Challenge…

Challenge Family today arrived in Eastern Europe with the announcement of Challenge Poznań, a half distance triathlon in Greater Poland’s historic capital, taking place on 26 July 2015.  Poznań is a modern city of business,…

After a successful inaugural Challenge Philippines in February, held in Subic Bay and Bataan, Challenge Family have announced the expansion of their footprint in Asia with the launch of new half distance triathlon, Challenge CamSur,…

Challenge Weymouth took place this weekend, with over 1400 athletes lining up to take part in both half and full distance events. Joe Skipper (GBR) and Eleanor Hersign (GBR) took out the wins at this…

Outstanding performances in Challenge Amsterdam-Almere earned German Markus Fachbach (GER) and Heleen bij de Vaate (NED) official ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championship titles on Saturday. Fachbach controlled the race from the early stages of…

This weekend will see the inaugural Challenge Weymouth event take place on England’s south coast. Alongside the 1500 age group competitors racing over both the Challenge full and Challenge half distance races, a strong pro…

Host city Almere has a long standing history in the sport of triathlon. On Saturday 13 September it will host of the ETU European championships for the third time, with also a World Championship already…

Family and Rev3 today announced a partnership that redefines long distance triathlon in North America. The two series are merging and, beginning in 2015, Rev3 races will be incorporated into the Challenge Family global triathlon…

As the fog hung low over the Tyrolean mountains, the deafening start cannon sent the 1,300 Challenge Walchsee athletes on their 113km journey through the Kaiserwinkl which would result in a fourth victory for Yvonne…

Challenge Family has revealed details on what age group athletes can expect at the game-changing Challenge Bahrain on 6 December. The focus is firmly on a quality race experience combined with Bahrain hospitality that will…

Challenge Family has today announced the appointment of Marcus Altmann to oversee the Asia Pacific region, covering Challenge Family’s existing races in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand. He will also work on developing…

The tension is gathering momentum for the triathletes of Challenge Vichy and Vichy Half Triathlon as they make their way to the beautiful French city of Vichy this week. The fight to cross the finish…

This weekend athletes will compete for the prestigious titles at Challenge Walchsee in the Austrian Tyrol. In the men’s race Michael Raelert and Dirk Bockel will duel for the title, while in the women’s competition…

“Repeat” was the word of the day at the 2014 Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada after Penticton’s hometown champion Jeff Symonds (CAN) and Carrie Lester (AUS) successfully defended their titles from last year. Symonds crossed…

Australia’s Tim Reed laid down a championship performance to outrace his young charge Sam Appleton and win the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast. New Zealand’s Amelia Rose Watkinson just edged out Australia’s Annabel Luxford in a hard-fought…

Will home field advantage be among the deciding factors for the second Valley First Challenge Penticton Canada? A field of male pros will be threatening hometown champion Jeff Symond’s (Canada) attempt at grabbing back-to-back titles,…

Challenge Bahrain has announced its pro field to date and confirmed the start line on 6 December will be one of the most impressive ever seen over the half distance. Hundreds of age group athletes…

Two former world champions Pete Jacobs and Annabel Luxford headline a star studded professional field to contest the inaugural Challenge Gold Coast this Sunday. The Australian pair form part of a quality field assembled to…

Challenge Family, European Triathlon Union (ETU) and British Triathlon are delighted to announce that Challenge Weymouth UK will host the 2015 ETU European Long Distance Triathlon Championships on Sunday 13th September 2015. Famous for its fine…

Eric Limkemann bested a strong men’s field which included uber biker Andrew Starykowicz  and Australia’s Leon Griffin in the inaugural Challenge New Albany. Limkemann used the fourth fastest swim (22:51), the days fastest bike split…

Germany’s Timo Bracht stormed home to take an historic victory at the 30th anniversary race of the DATEV Challenge Roth on Sunday. Australia’s Mirinda Carfrae ran herself in the history books posting the second fastest…

The Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons today announced three new half distance races in Spain: Challenge Salou, Challenge Riaza and Challenge Menorca. With their idyllic locations and memorable courses, all three destinations…

TriSports.com is the world’s leading triathlon retail store. Many of the employees are triathletes – living and breathing the multisport lifestyle while providing excellent customer service and an extensive product selection of triathlon wetsuits, aero…

On Sunday 20 July, DATEV Challenge Roth will celebrate 30 years of triathlon in Roth with a field of 5,500 athletes from over 60 nations, including the strongest pro field ever seen on the fast…

Challenge Family has today announced a global deal with Rudy Project – the  leading global manufacturer of technical performance eyewear and helmets – appointing Rudy Project as the official worldwide sunglasses and helmet licensee for Challenge…

Athletes competing in Sunday’s inaugural Challenge St. Andrews triathlon woke up to blue skies and beautiful conditions despite the area being struck hard by Hurricane Arthur on Saturday morning. Race organizers and community volunteers worked straight through…

This weekend’s Challenge Atlantic City winners Fredrik Croneborg (SWE) and Laurel Wassner (USA) are not only taking home over $10,000 in prize money each.  They have also secured a spot on the start line of…

Challenge Family arrived in the USA today as the first Challenge Atlantic City took place in near perfect conditions in front of a crowd of thousands. Sweden’s Fredrik Croneborg and US athlete, Laurel Wassner took…

Challenge Family and the European Triathlon Union (ETU) today announced the 2015 ETU European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships will take place at Challenge Rimini, Italy on Sunday 24 May. Rimini is renowned as the Italian…

Challenge Family is making its long awaited US debut this Sunday, June 29, 2014, with 1,500 athletes. Four-time world champion Chris McCormack (AUS) is setting out to make the inaugural title his own but he will first…

In the women’s race Gajer came out of the water in third place behind Eva Potůčková (POL) and New Zealander Gina Crawford. Crawford set an early lead which continued throughout the bike and onto the…

World champions Mirinda Carfrae and Pete Jacobs, both of Australia, have confirmed their spot on the Challenge Bahrain start line, along with 2013 Challenge Roth champions, Dirk Bockel (LUX) and Caroline Steffen (SUI) and the…

Professional triathletes racing at Challenge Atlantic City, Challenge Roth and Challenge Gold Coast are now racing for more than prize money and prestige following today’s announcement from Challenge Family. They are also racing for an…

With the first of the annual events taking place on 6 December 2014, Challenge Bahrain marks a new Middle East partnership between Challenge Family and Bahrain. The partnership will have a strong focus on encouraging new…

The women’s race promises to be just as exciting with 11-time long distance champion Gina Crawford (NZL) going head to head with Yvonne van Vlerken (AUT). But again, the women’s field is very deep and…

This was Pedersen’s first race since a serious bike crash last year which left her in a coma for a number of weeks. That she was able to race was impressive, that she won shows…

Gatorade Endurance is an elite line of sports nutrition products from Gatorade for endurance athletes who have specific fueling needs. Gatorade Endurance will be the official sports drink and energy chew of the Challenge Family…

Arriving as part of his triathlon team straight from the Chinese Grand Prix, Button is an avid triathlete as it is part of his training routine for the Formula One season. While Button will fight…

The two races could not have been more different. McNeice led from the start with a 3:28 lead out of the swim over Eric Watson in 46:11. By the time he had reached the 45km…

The swim takes place in Fuglsang Lake in Herning, a city renowned for its sporting events and facilities. The cycle heads south towards Billund. The route is flat and fast and athletes can expect some…

The CACSMS is a two day comprehensive educational symposium focused on sports medicine for the endurance athlete. The first of its kind in the region, the symposium will feature nationally and internationally renowned speakers in…

McNeice will have to shake off a number of contenders for his title, including Challenge Philippines champion, Matt Burton (AUS), Challenge Vichy champion, Andrej Vistica (CRO), Sweden’s Fredrik Croneborg (SWE) as well as probably the…

A key part of Australian long course triathlon tradition will continue with today’s announcement of Challenge Shepparton, taking place on 16 November 2014. The 1.9km swim, 90km ride and 21.1km run triathlon will build on…

The men’s race set the pace for the day with a strong Australian contingent heading in to T1 together and leading out on to the bike with Clayton Fettell with Joshua Amberger, Pete Jacobs, Michael…

This will be Jacobs’ first Challenge event in Australia following multiple podium finishes at the famed Challenge Roth event in Germany. Jacobs is without question one of the biggest names in world triathlon, however he…

9 MARCH 2014 – Global triathlon series Challenge Family today announced their first race in Latin America with the launch of Challenge Florianopolis in Brazil. Based at Jurere International in the north of the island…

The Kona course record holder, who is originally from Australia, recently married fellow pro triathlete, Timothy O’Donnell, the top American finisher in Hawaii last year. O’Donnell, who also finished fifth overall in Hawaii and is considered…

As well as over 700 age group athletes from 30 nations, the event has attracted some of the top names in the sport including four-time world champion Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack (AUS), keen to take on…

The third U.S. event of the globally expanding Challenge Family series of events, Challenge New Albany has an entire weekend of racing for the entire family. The race weekend gets started on Saturday, July 26…

Over 6,000 triathletes will toe the line at Challenge Family triathlon events across North America this year, and each athlete will be better supported and more connected than ever before. Challenge Family understands that an…

Available as a download from TheSufferfest.com, and designed to be used together with a stationary bike and treadmill, Chrysalis takes the viewer through a warm-up and then into a series of four run/bike brick sessions.…

The Scody Challenge Melbourne event is set to be one of the most exciting events of the season. The event has attracted a very competitive international field with entries selling out in less than a…

With 24 races around the world, Challenge Family is renowned for its focus on athlete experience, community engagement and inclusiveness at all ages and abilities. This ethos filters down from the world’s greatest long distance…

McNeice became the first man to achieve back-to-back victories at the world’s most scenic long-distance triathlon with a time of 8:38:48 while Hammond finally ended Gina Crawford’s 100% record in 9:33:54 after finishing runner up last…

The 1.2 mile swim course will take place at the Nimbus Dam which is fed by the American River with headwaters high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This is one of the cleanest bodies of…

The inclusion of the Gold Coast race takes the Challenge Australia calendar to four races which currently includes Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Batemans Bay. The South Eastern Gold Coast event will encompass a…

Over 2000 votes were cast as readers of the website voted for their favourite event from the 2013 race season, and Challenge Henley was the clear winner, with 50.27% of the total vote. Alan Rose,…

Whitfield, who won gold in Sydney in 2000 and silver in Beijing, will participate in a variety of activities throughout race weekend including a Junior Athlete Workshop and the Challenge St Andrews Kids races. Challenge…

The shirts are the first range to be released under a collaborative global license agreement between Challenge Family and Après Vélo to produce an iconic range of casual wear that embodies the spirit and culture…

Over 49% of votes went to Challenge Roth with the nearest contender, Hawaii in second place, receiving just 17.6% of the votes. At the “Sailfish Triathlon Night of the Year” in Frankfurt, Challenge CEOs Alice…

Petræus led out of the swim in 25:22 with Alberto Casadei (ITA) and Alberto Alessandroni (ITA) just seconds behind him and so began a three-way duel that was to last well into the run. The…

Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is the third Challenge Family race to host the long distance championships, sharing the honour with DATEV Challenge Roth and Challenge Vichy since the partnership between ETU and Challenge Family began in 2012.…

The new Challenge Family clothing range by C4 Sports will provide athletes with technical triathlon clothing for training and racing, along with casual wear for down days in both generic and event-specific ranges. Challenge Family’s…

“In keeping with the Challenge Family mantra of an athlete and family friendly race experience and after discussions with USAT, it was decided Atlantic City was the perfect venue to offer Aquabike – Swim-Bike &…

Famous for its fine Georgian seafront and long golden, sandy beaches; the views from Weymouth Bay are truly spectacular and make for a unique new race site. The Jurassic Coast is famous internationally as a…

“Penticton set the bar for long-course triathlon in Canada and the United States, and we’re thrilled to roll out a half distance triathlon in 2014 so a whole new group of athletes can take the…

In the women’s race, Eva Wutti, despite feeling prior to the race that she had not totally recovered from the exceptional time she achieved in Copenhagen, confirmed her place as top seed. “I didn’t see…

Set to take place in late June 2014 in the Mid-Atlantic region, the inaugural Challenge USA will deliver Challenge Family’s unique style of race experience under the leadership of one of the country’s most respected…

The high-paced race was marked by heavy rains and fierce competition. In the men’s race, Todd Skipworth (AUS) led of the water in 22:10, nearly two minutes faster than his competitors. The former rower was…

Symonds was hot on the heels of Chris McCormack (AUS) out of the swim, only a second behind with 55:37. He hit the bike course hard to grind into a comfortable lead; but at the…

Chris McCormack (AUS) has always had Penticton on his bucket list and is thrilled to be competing in the inaugural race. The four-time world champion has more long distance victories to his name than any other…

Taking place in the pristine protected waters of Subic’s IIanin Bay, the rolling hills and costal jungle forests of Subic Bay and Bataan, today’s announcement of Challenge Philippines marks Challenge Family’s first triathlon event in…

Record crowds, perfect race conditions and two champions racing their first Challenge Family race marked the 12th Challenge Roth today with Dirk Bockel and Caroline Steffen taking top honours in 7:52:01 and 8:40:35 respectively. It…

The island of Mallorca with its stunning combination of coastal and mountain scenery and a warm Mediterranean climate is the location for the latest Challenge Family race to be announced. The inaugural Challenge Paguera will…

The eyes of the triathlon world are on the German town of Roth this week as over 5,000 triathletes prepare to take part in the world’s greatest long distance triathlon, DATEV Challenge Roth on Sunday…

In the 12th edition of DATEV Challenge Roth on July 14, German professional triathlete and sports scientist Timo Bracht is again seen as the favourite – and will go for the win. Last year, Bracht …

The elegant maritime resort town of St Andrews in New Brunswick, Canada is the latest venue to be announced as part of the rapidly growing Challenge Family global series of long distance triathlons. The inaugural…

Challenge Family today announced the termination of its contract with YWC Sports and the Challenge Copenhagen and Challenge Aarhus races, effective immediately. The sale by the directors of YWC to the World Triathlon Corporation is…

1.400 athletes had signed up for the third edition of KMD Challenge Aarhus and were greated by sun at the swim start in Hørhaven. A rather rough swim with waves and strong currents made up…

Two-time world champion, Vitoria-Gasteiz local and course designer Eneko Llanos talks Challenge Vitoria and why it’s a race worth traveling to plus gives his tips for the course. Q: What makes Challenge Vitoria so special?…

A thrilling finish and testing conditions made up the inaugural Challenge Rimini at the weekend which saw Chris McCormack (AUS) and Erika Csomor (HUN) take top honours. High winds, strong currents and daunting surf met…

In his first middle distance competition, Javier Gómez Noya spectacularly won both the Half Distance Triathlon European Championship and Challenge Half Barcelona this Sunday.  Camilla Pedersen (DEN) took the women’s title for the second year…

Challenge Family today revealed a new standard in the triathlon expo experience with the launch of the Challenge Family Lounge. This unique concept will provide athletes at every European Challenge Family race with a one-stop-shop…

The successful launch of Challenge Family with three events into Australia continues with Challenge Melbourne selling out today with over 1200 competitors. “I couldn’t be happier with the response from athletes and industry people to…

Challenge Family has today announced its return to the Australian triathlon scene with three new Challenge Half events being added to their worldwide series. Challenge Melbourne, Challenge Forster and Challenge Bateman’s Bay will spearhead the…

New Zealand’s Dylan McNeice has again made his mark on the international triathlon circuit as he took his second major title in only his second long distance race at this weekend’s Challenge Taiwan. Meanwhile Belinda…

A short course athlete also dominated the men’s race with Jens Toft of Denmark making a mark on a pro field that included the likes of Martin Jensen and Konstantin Bachor. Perfect conditions welcomed the…

Back to back champion and world record holder, Raelert will face fellow Germans Sebastian Kienle and Timo Bracht while Julia Gajer will be up against former Challenge Kraichgau champion Yvonne van Vlerken (NED). Former German…

The news was made official at a Press Conference held today at the Higher Sports Council offices in Madrid, attended by some of the senior executives of Spanish sport and the local authorities. Half Challenge Barcelona will feature…

Specialising in tax accountancy solutions and based in Nuremberg, DATEV’s sponsorship marks the start of a new era in the event’s 12-year history and supports the goals and dreams of over 5,000 athletes. DATEV is…

Last year, Bracht had to acknowledge defeat to Cunnama. Now, the 37-year-old athlete, who finished sixth in Hawaii, is planning to have his revenge, taking his place on top of the winner’s podium – because…

Crawford triumphed over a stomach bug suffered earlier in the week to set a new women’s course record of 9:24:31, bettering her previous record by about four minutes, while McNeice had a break through victory…

The Almere course is the world’s only long distance triathlon course located below sea level on reclaimed land at the bottom of what was once the Zuiderzee (South Sea), just 25 kilometers from the Dutch…

Taking place in Taiwan’s stunning tropical east coast in and around Taitung, Challenge Taiwan marks Challenge Family’s first full distance in Asia and second half distance following the announcement of Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri-Fest earlier…

Nordén has chosen Playitas Resort on Fuerteventura as her winter training base for her training and she says she is looking forward to racing over the longer distance. “I’m aiming to build a strong base…

Laguna Phuket Triathlon in Thailand has the longest tradition in triathlon in Asia attracting the sport’s legends and age groupers alike to the stunning tropical island for two decades. In 2013 it will celebrate its…

With voting by over 21,600 athletes, 28% of the votes went to Challenge Roth with Ironman Hawaii in second place (26.5%) and London’s Olympic Games in third place (9%). “We are proud and happy to…

Vitoria is the European Green Capital with more green spaces per capita than any other European city and the spectacular course makes the most of this stunning location. Designed in conjunction with local triathlete Eneko…

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand – An all-star field is heading to New Zealand’s largest annual triathlon festival, Challenge Wanaka, headed by two-time world champion and 12 times iron distance champion, Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack. Widely regarded…

The partnership will see McCormack acting both as an ambassador for the long distance triathlon race series and becoming an integral part of the Challenge Family development as it enters its most significant growth phase…

It was record breaking conditions at the third Tyrol Challenge Walchsee-Kaiserwinkl: 14C at the start, a bit more than 18C in the water of Lake Walchsee, dry streets and overcast with sunny spells. And that…

Challenge Family today announced the expansion of its global series of long distance triathlons into North America with the launch of Challenge Penticton in Canada. Challenge Penticton joins the Challenge Family‘s series of races that…