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Challenge Taiwan

Sat, 24 Apr 2027Taitung, Chinese Taipei

Overview

The world’s biggest triathlon – join the more than 10,000 athletes for an unforgettable weekend of sport on Taiwan’s tropical southern coast

Race information

Selling out in hours, Challenge Taiwan is set in southern Taiwan in Taitung on the Pacific Ocean. The course takes in the best of the spectacular ocean road and tropical rainforests as well as the local culture and that, coupled with one of the sport’s largest expos, its unrivalled atmosphere and Taiwanese welcome, has made Challenge Taiwan one of Asia’s bucket events.

5 reasons to race

Choose from long and middle distance as well as multiple side events for all ages and abilities, something for every member of the family Race through the spectacular Taitung region on Taiwan’s southern coast Enjoy the huge expo – there’s nothing else quite like it! Be part of Asia’s largest and most memorable triathlon experience, alongside 10,000 other athletes! Experience the warm Taiwanese welcome and culture

Race categories

Long distance

Middle distance

Junior Challenge

Sprint distance

Standard distance

Route

Typical race-day conditions

Air 26 °C · Water 25 °C

Race distances

Long distance: 3.8 km swim · 180 km bike · 42.2 km run Middle distance: 1.9 km swim · 90 km bike · 21.1 km run Standard distance: 1.5 km swim · 40 km bike · 10 km run Sprint distance: 750 m swim · 20 km bike · 5 km run

Swim course

The two-lap swim is in a man-made reservoir with easy views for spectators to watch from the shore. The course starts from a pontoon in an anti-clockwise direction with a total of two turn buoys. The average water depth for most of the course is 2.5m. The swim course is in crystal clear water from a natural spring and mild temperatures.

Bike course

The 180km bike is set on an undulating two-lap course which heads north between the soaring Carp Mountains and spectacular Pacific Ocean coastline. The course heads out of town over ZhongHua bridge and hits the coast shortly after XiaoYeLiu. After which it continues along Taiwan’s beautiful east coast rolling through Doulan and turning around BaWonWon to head back to TaiTung city to then turnaround for a second lap.

Run course

The run combines the cultural heart of Taitung city with the beautiful Pipa Lake Park, the surrounding tranquil rice fields and orchards and vibrant ocean promenade.
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