The TRIPrague started in 2015 as the biggest and most spectacular triathlon race in the Czech Republic. For 2017 TRIPrague rewrites its own history as it becomes part of the Challenge Family international series of triathlons and changes its name to Challenge Prague.
The historical centre of Prague will be full of triathletes from across Europe and the far reaches of the globe. They will enjoy an amazing race site close to the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, National Theatre or Vyšehrad. The race will be held on the 29th of July 2017.
Challenge Family is the fastest-growing global long-distance triathlon series, now with full and half distance triathlons in 26 countries. Challenge Family is changing the face of long distance racing around the World. Featuring spectacular courses in iconic destinations, Challenge Family events focus on delivering the race of a lifetime to athletes of all ages and abilities.
As a part of Challenge Family, Prague now extends this prestigious club of iconic race locations, which includes Venice, Italy; Melbourne, Australia; Lisboa, Portugal; Florianapolis, Brazil and many more.
Zibi Szlufcik, CEO of Challenge Family welcomed TRIPRague into the international series: “We at Challenge Family are extremely proud and happy to welcome Challenge Prague into our series. As one of the most beautiful cities in the world Prague provides athletes with endless athletic and cultural opportunities. The welcoming nature of the Czech people is well known and athletes from will have a fantastic race experience. With the active support of the National Triathlon Federation, the city and tourism bodies this race will quickly become a “must do” race.”
Prague Municipality and Central Bohemian Region, the host regions of Challenge Prague, took patronage over the event.
“I am really happy and excited that after two years of effort and hard work our dreams finally came true and TRIPrague will become a part of the Challenge Family series. I would like to thank everyone who participated in it and I wish a good luck to the entire organizing team so the race can be successful and help to start a triathlon boom in the Czech Republic,” says president of the Czech Triathlon Association and member of organizing team, Ms. Lenka Kovárová.
As a part of Challenge Family, Challenge Prague enters an entirely new phase. Unlike previous years the course will be modified so that the whole race will be faster but also more attractive and safe. The swim and cycling courses will go through significant changes, while the the run course will be fully closed for traffic.
As in previous years participants can choose from several categories. The event kicks off with Challenge Junior for budding triathletes aged eight to fifteen and culminates with the flagship Challenge Prague half distance race – 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike and 21 km run. For those, who just want to try a short version of a triathlon race, Challenge Try-Athlon with its 0.38 km swim, 18 km bike and 4.2 km run is available. It is also possible to participate in Challenge Prague and Challenge Try-Athlon as part of a three-member relay with a team of friends, family members or colleagues, so all levels of participation are encouraged.
