DATEV Challenge Roth Named ‘Race of the Year’ for the 14th Time in a Row

November 30, 2025

At the renowned ‘Sailfish Night of the Year’ on 29 November 2025 near Frankfurt, DATEV Challenge Roth was named the best race of the year for the 14th time in a row.

ROTH / LANGEN (November 30, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –  The triathlon district of Roth remains the at heart of international triathlon. At the renowned ‘sailfish Night of the Year’ on 29 November 2025 in Langen near Frankfurt, DATEV Challenge Roth was named the best race of the year for the 14th time in a row. This impressive series consolidates the event’s leading position in the global triathlon community.

Convincing success in the vote

With a strong 51% of the votes, DATEV Challenge Roth once again took the top spot in the online vote by the readers of triathlon magazine. Second and third place went to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii (18 percent) and the World Championship in Nice (11 percent).

Thanks to the entire Roth community

Kathrin Walchshöfer-Helneder from TEAMCHALLENGE accepted the award on behalf of the Roth triathlon district: “Being named Race of the Year 14 years in a row is no mean feat. It is this unique sense of togetherness, this atmosphere and passion that make Roth so magical. Many thanks to everyone who voted for us and a big thank you to everyone who makes the race a little bit better every year. This award belongs to all of you!”

DATEV Challenge Roth remains a distinctive highlight in the international triathlon calendar. The next event will take place on 5 July 2026. Athletes from 110 nations make the long-sold-out race a globally unique triathlon festival.