Monday 16 Feb 2026
History was made in Muscat, Oman, as the city hosted the inaugural Experience Oman IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship triathlon. Athletes from around the world travelled to this historic and scenic city to swim, bike, run — and explore one of the region’s most exciting and emerging endurance destinations. more
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Friday 13 Feb 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth is and will remain an independent race.
Organized by Felix, Kathrin and Alice Walchshöfer together with a 16-strong team, rooted in Roth and open to triathlon fans from all over the world. For more than 40 years, triathlon in Roth has stood for a world-class sporting event. Since 2002, the race has been organized as Challenge Roth by the Walchshöfer family and their team, fully independent and autonomous from Roth. more
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Thursday 12 Feb 2026
PATAGONMAN is a grueling triathlon that takes place in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Starting in the Aysen Fjord, athletes must swim 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers along the famous Carretera Austral, and then run 42.2 kilometers through canyons, next to lakes and waterfalls to General Carrera Lake. Along the way, participants may encounter a variety of wildlife, including sea otters, sea lions, whales, dolphins and even pumas. This race is not for beginners. more
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Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced today it has acquired a majority shareholding in Challenge Family from Y11 Sports & Entertainment, to make it a key part of the newly announced Triathlon World Tour. more
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Saturday 07 Feb 2026
Following voting by athletes from around the world, the top Challenge Family races for 2025 have been revealed with today’s announcement of the Challenge Family Awards winners. The Challenge Family Awards were developed in 2019 to provide recognition to the global team of race directors and teams behind the scenes for all they do for the sport of triathlon through the delivery of their races. more
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Friday 06 Feb 2026
IRONMAN, the global leader in middle and long-distance triathlon, today announced that the historic city of Versailles will serve as the newest host of an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in France. Home to Château de Versailles (Palace of Versailles), one of the world’s most famous royal residences, the city provides a spectacular and culturally rich backdrop for the event. more
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Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
IRONMAN today announced that Sharm El-Sheikh, one of Egypt’s most renowned tourism destinations, will join the global calendar as the newest addition to the 2026 IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon series. Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and stretching along the Red Sea coastline, Sharm El-Sheikh is internationally recognised for its year-round warm climate, vibrant atmosphere, and world-class coral reef systems. more
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Saturday 31 Jan 2026
Challenge Sir Bani Yas concluded with decisive performances in both professional races, as Jonas Schomburg (GER) claimed victory in the men’s race on his birthday and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen (DEN) took the win in the women’s race. Racing on the unique island course, the professional field delivered a compelling early-season contest. more
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Thursday 29 Jan 2026
Challenge Sir Bani Yas returns on 31 January, welcoming a strong international field to one of the most distinctive race venues in global triathlon. The event will feature racing across the long, middle, and Olympic distances plus community events for over 4,500 age group athletes, while a large pro field of 90 plus athletes lines up for the middle-distance race, making it a key early-season contest on the world’s triathlon calendar. more
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Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
Following the completion of a comprehensive, multiphase draft zone testing initiative that originally began in June 2025, IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon, today announced it will increase the professional draft zone distance from 12 to 20 meters, reflecting significant findings generated through scientific testing and research applied to race dynamics. The adjusted professional athlete draft zone distance will be updated in the 2026 IRONMAN Competition Rules, more
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Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was decided by the organiser in consultation with the association. The DATEV Challenge Roth team would like to test in 2026 whether this measure further increases fairness in the professional field. more
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Sunday 18 Jan 2026
The 37th running of the event took place on January 17, 2026, in sunny conditions at Mount Maunganui. The festival atmosphere was amplified by strong elite fields in both the main event and auxiliary races In the men's race of the 2026 Oceanside Tauranga Half triathlon, Jack Moody secured his third consecutive victory with a time of 03:39:22. Moody delivered a stunning late charge on the run to secure his historic third win more
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Friday 16 Jan 2026
One of the longest running and most popular triathlon events in New Zealand, this event has a rich history in the local Tauranga and triathlon community spanning over 35 years. This is the pinnacle event at the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport! The Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half will be your PB course. It’s fast, flat and boasts some of NZ’s most iconic scenery. more
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Thursday 15 Jan 2026
IRONMAN has today announced that Málaga, located on Spain’s stunning Costa del Sol, will become the newest host city for an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. Known for its Mediterranean climate, rich cultural heritage, and world-class hospitality, Málaga offers the perfect backdrop for athletes seeking an unforgettable race experience. Málaga joins Calella, Barcelona; Valencia; Alcudia, Mallorca; Vitoria-Gasteiz; and Lanzarote, Canary Islands, and takes the place of Marbella, as one of Spain’s host d more
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Monday 12 Jan 2026
Ironman 70.3 Pucon saw Chilean athletes Diego Moya and Cecilia Pérez take dominant home victories, kicking off the 2026 season on January 11th, with Moya winning the men's race in 3:42:07 and Pérez leading the women's field, showcasing strong performances amidst challenging swim conditions and hilly terrain, more
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Friday 09 Jan 2026
The Itaú IRONMAN 70.3 Pucón 2025, with over 35 years of history, is the ultimate challenge for triathletes seeking to test their limits in an unparalleled natural environment. Known as "The most beautiful race in the world," this event combines the scenic beauty of southern Chile with a demanding competition that attracts elite athletes and amateurs worldwide. more
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Monday 22 Dec 2025
With world-class races that were talked about for months after the finish line - such as Sam Laidlow’s golden comeback at DATEV Challenge Roth, the epic sprint finish at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, 10,000 participants at Challenge Taiwan, and racing past giraffe and other wildlife at Challenge Sir Bani Yas - Challenge Family looks back on a memorable year. more
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Thursday 18 Dec 2025
Today, IRONMAN has announced that IRONMAN ® 70.3® St. Pölten triathlon will be returning to the European race calendar in 2027. IRONMAN 70.3 St. Pölten triathlon was the first IRONMAN 70.3 event to be hosted in Austria and ran for 13 successful editions from 2007 to 2019. During the event’s time on the European calendar thousands of athletes enjoyed racing in the beautiful surrounds of St. Pölten with the event becoming a standout early season fixture not only on the Austrian triathlon calenda more
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Tuesday 09 Dec 2025
IRONMAN and SBR Sports have announced that the city of Barranquilla, Colombia will be the newest host location of an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon. The inaugural edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Barranquilla triathlon will take place on June 7, 2026. Known as Colombia’s Golden Gate, Barranquilla is a vibrant port city that pulses with music, dance, and sunshine year-round. The IRONMAN 70.3 Barranquilla event will blend the strength and energy of IRONMAN 70.3 athletes with the warm, cultural, and festive more
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Monday 08 Dec 2025
The IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta 2025 race took place on Sunday, December 7, 2025, and saw American triathletes Sam Long and Kirsten Kasper take the professional titles. Kasper impressively won in her middle-distance debut. more
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