The first ever CHALLENGE FAMILY race in mainland China will take place on October 20, 2019 in the province of Anhui. Located in an area for international cultural tourism and with a spectacular scenery of mountain ridges and lakes, CHALLENGE ANHUI offers perfect conditions for athletes from all over the world. The swim will be held in the scenic urban river followed by a bike course ride, rich in variety in the south of Anhui. A super flat run course in downtown Anhui will round off the race, where participants will be greeted with the unique experience and vibe of live performances and an enthusiastic audience waiting to cheer everybody home.
“We are excited to welcome the participants to Anhui for an unforgettable event. Athletes will be treated to a stunning course with incredible scenery in South Anhui. CHALLENGE ANHUI is the first and only international triathlon event in mainland China and it is a privilege to join the worldwide series of CHALLENGE FAMILY events", says Hanju Yu, Race Director of CHALLENGE ANHUI about the newest addition to the CHALLENGE FAMILY.
CHALLENGE FAMILY CEO Zibi Szlufcik is more than happy to welcome the first ever chinese race to the CHALLENGE FAMILY: “With constant growth in the number of chinese athletes competing in CHALLENGE FAMILY races across the globe, I can only say ‚good things need time' and after several years of developments, CHALLENGE FAMILY has finally arrived in China in the province of Anhui. The stunning southern mountain range offers so many scenic highlights in the home of the hickory tree and together with exceptional logistics on the ground, we expect an amazing event at the inaugural CHALLENGE ANHUI. The Triathlon Sport Festival looks forward to providing athletes from all over the world with warm hospitality, brilliant courses in both the middle and long distance, as well as relays and side events. The experienced CHALLENGE ASIA PACIFIC and CHALLENGE TAIWAN team will work closely with the local organisers to deliver an excellent athlete experience in line with the CHALLENGE FAMILY principle: #AllAboutTheAthlete“
For more information about go to the CHALLENGE ANHUI Website.
About CHALLENGE FAMILY
Based in Amberg, Germany, CHALLENGE FAMILY is the leading global triathlon festival race series. With over 40 races annually across 26 host countries, CHALLENGE FAMILY is the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand in the world. CHALLENGE FAMILY offers “events for everyone” with a “festival character,” so that everyone can share in the triathlon experience, from professionals to age-groupers.