CHALLENGE Pro Race “Daytona Distance Under the Lights”

Friday 13 December 2019

The now-official Daytona Distance Under the Lights professional race format will include a two-lap, 1-mile swim; a 15-lap, 37.5-mile bike; and an 8.2-mile run—all within the Daytona International Speedway® property. Adding to the excitement at the 2019 event will be the enhanced schedule and atmosphere for athletes and spectators alike. The entire course is optimized for viewing, with opportunities for spectators to get up close and cheer for their favorite pros midway through the swim, all along the bike and run legs, and at each transition juncture. The unique Daytona Distance Under the Lights race, exclusive to the professional field, will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th. The start time provides prime viewing for age group athletes competing in either Saturday’s Sprint Distance events or Sunday’s Middle Distance events. The late start is also designed to create an unprecedented sensory experience, as the lights at Daytona International Speedway®—normally reserved solely for NASCAR racing, sports cars and Supercross —will illuminate the track at 5:30 p.m., just as the Florida sun sets and the pros speed around the track.

WOMEN
Lucy Charles (GBR)
Alicia Kaye (USA)
Meredith Kessler (USA)
Chelsea Sodaro (USA)
Paula Findlay (CAN)
Jocelyn McCauley (USA)
Angela Naeth (CAN)
Lisa Norden (SWE)
Laura Siddall (GBR)
Sara McLarty (USA)

MEN
Lionel Sanders (CAN)
Andrew Starykowicz (USA)
Tyler Butterfield (BER)
Pablo Dapena (ESP)
Taylor Reid (CAN)
Eric Lagerstrom (USA)
Kevin Collington (USA)
Joey Maloy (USA)
Dylan McNiece (NZL)
Reece Barclay (GBR)
Kieran Lindars (GBR)
Chris Schroeder (USA)

CHALLENGE Family


Coming Triathlon Events View all

le man full distance

Evian, France

BearMan Xtreme

Amélie-Les-Bains, France

Triathlon de Saint Cirq Lapopie

Saint Cirq Lapopie, France

Triman 226

Olympic Beach, Greece

Elbaman

Elba Island, Italy

Infinitri 226

Peñíscola, Spain

Ironcat

I`Ampolla, Spain

BayMan

Mont Saint Michel, France

Spirit of 78

Porto, Portugal

Greek Hero Xtreme

Corfu, Greece

Ironman Maryland

Cambridge, Maryland, United States

Ironman Italy

Cervia, Italy

Ironman Wales

Tenby, Wales, United Kingdom

Ironman Gurye Korea

Gurye, Korea, Republic of

Ironman Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN, United States

Ironman Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPS WOMEN

Kailua Kona, Hawaii, United States

Ironman Portugal Cascais

Cascais, Portugal

Ironman California

Sacramento CA, United States

Ironman Malaysia

Langkawi, Malaysia

Sandman

Newborough Forest, United Kingdom

Wildman

Lawrenceburg KY, United States

Challenge Sanremo

Sanremo, Italy

Dirty Mitten

Lake Barlow MI, United States

Natureman

Les Salles-sur-Verdon, France

Waterman's Half

Rock Hall, MD, United States

Zadar Half

Punta Skala, Croatia

Elbaman73

Elba, Italy

Kerrville Festival

Kerrville, Texas, United States

The Gauntlet Hever Castle Triathlon

Hever Castle, United Kingdom

70.3 New York

Jones Beach, NY, United States

70.3 Washington Tri Cities

Richland, Washington, United States

70.3 Belgrade Serbia

Belgrade, Serbia

70.3 Cozumel

Cozumel, Mexico

70.3 Western Sydney

Penrith, NSW, Australia

70.3 Italy Emilia Romagna

Cervia, Italy

70.3 Sao Paulo

São Paulo, Brazil

70.3 Augusta

Augusta, Georgia, United States

70.3 Encarnacion

Encarnación, Paraguay

70.3 Waco

Waco, TX, United States

Triathlon News & Media Blogs View all

12 Male Age Group Athletes Take Titles at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championships

12 Male Age Group Athletes Take Titles at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championships

Monday 15 Sep 2025 [Triathlon News]

The best male long-distance triathletes in the world from 12 age groups claimed their respective titles at the 2025 IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon in Nice, France on Sunday, September 14. Nearly 2,500 registered athletes from 86 countries, regions and territories swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles, and ran 26.2 miles, in triathlon’s pinnacle event of triathlon. The overall Age-Group World Champion crown went to France’s Quentin Amarat racing in the M25-29 category. more

Skol! Norwegian Podium Sweep as Casper Stornes becomes 2025 IRONMAN World Champion

Skol! Norwegian Podium Sweep as Casper Stornes becomes 2025 IRONMAN World Champion

Sunday 14 Sep 2025 [Triathlon News]

History was made on the Côte d’Azur today, as Casper Stornes of Norway claimed his first IRONMAN World Championship title on debut at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France, taking home $125,000 USD in professional prize money and 6,000 IRONMAN Pro Series points. Stornes stormed to victory, in a total time of 7:51:39, including running a blazing fast 2:29:25 IRONMAN World Championship best marathon time as he led a Norwegian sweep of the podium. more

Ellie Salthouse & Jake Birtwhistle Win 70.3 Sunshine Coast AUS

Ellie Salthouse & Jake Birtwhistle Win 70.3 Sunshine Coast AUS

Sunday 14 Sep 2025 [Triathlon News]

Queensland’s Ellie Salthouse (AUS) and Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle (AUS) have impressed on their way to victory at the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, with both athletes breaking the tape comfortably clear of second place on the spectator-lined finish in Mooloolaba. Salthouse completed the 1.9km swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run in 4:05:10 – more than five minutes clear of Sunshine Coast-based Dutch athlete Lotte Wilms. Canberra’s Penny Slater (AUS) rounded out the podium in 4:12:37. more

Draper, Davies GBR Win CHALLENGE Almere-Amsterdam

Draper, Davies GBR Win CHALLENGE Almere-Amsterdam

Saturday 13 Sep 2025 [Triathlon News]

Harsh weather conditions, immense tension, even more drama, a brutal battle, and an unforgettable sprint finish: the European Championship Long Distance at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam turned into a true thriller. British debutant Will Draper surged past Tristan Olij in the final 200 meters and clinched victory with a sprint finish. Among the women, there was no stopping fellow debutant Daisy Davies. more

IRONMAN Announce First Full-Distance Event In Middle East IRONMAN Oman

IRONMAN Announce First Full-Distance Event In Middle East IRONMAN Oman

Friday 12 Sep 2025 [Triathlon News]

IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon and Experience Oman, the promotional arm of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, today announced a comprehensive and multi-faceted global partnership which will see Experience Oman become the “Official Global Destination” and Global Premier Partner of the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Global Series through 2030, as well as receiving naming rights for the IRONMAN Pro Series beginning in 2026, as well as all IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races in Oman. more

Facebook


YouTube


Sign up for FREE NEWSLETTER:

We will never share your email address or spam you.