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Challenge Vieux Boucau

Sat, 10 Oct 2026Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains, France

Overview

A rewarding course awaits at Challenge Vieux Boucau — where racing meets raw nature. Expect a demanding and varied route, shaped by the Atlantic coast and the surrounding landscape. With changing conditions, technical sections, and plenty of character, this is a course made for athletes who love a true, honest challenge.

Race information

Challenge Vieux Boucau takes place on France’s wild west coast, surrounded by sand dunes, endless beaches, and a stunning inland marine lake. The wave-free swim, fast and varied course, and scenic run through pine forests create an idyllic race experience that perfectly blends nature and performance. Set in a lively seaside resort where surf culture meets triathlon, the race attracts around 2,000 participants and offers a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere making Challenge Vieux Boucau a truly unforgettable coastal triathlon.

5 reasons to race

Diverse course alternating between the coast, valleys, pine forests and flats Wild west coast lined with sand dunes Where surf culture meets triathlon – a vibrant coastal setting for all the family Unique marine lake without waves or current Extensive running tracks through the pine forest

Race categories

Middle distance

Junior Challenge

Sprint distance

Standard distance

Route

Typical race-day conditions

Air 21 °C · Water 18 °C

Race distances

Sprint distance: 750m swim · 20 km bike · 5 km run

Swim course

Challenge Vieux Boucau starts with a 1.9 km swim loop, including an Australian exit in the marine lake of Vieux Boucau, located right on the beach facing the Atlantic Ocean.

Bike course

The bike course is a single 90km loop on the fast roads of the Landes. With plenty of room for everyone it is a mostly flat course with only a few small hills.

Run course

The run course consists of four laps around the lake and through the town of Vieux Boucau. Along the 21.1 km course, there will be eight aid stations, with stations located every lap at km 2 and km 4.
Update history

  1. 10 Oct 2026

    Status: registration open → race today

  2. 3 Oct 2026

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