Challenge Almere-Amsterdam

Challenge Almere-Amsterdam offers athletes one of the fastest and most iconic long-distance triathlon courses in the world. Set below sea level in the Netherlands, the race features calm, sheltered waters, flat and aerodynamic bike routes, and a spectator-lined run through Almere’s vibrant city centre. Renowned for its world-class organisation, passionate crowds, and history as a world-class championship venue, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam delivers the perfect stage for personal bests and unforgettable racing moments. Almere’s long history of triathlon includes hosting eleven European Championships (1985, 1991, 1999, 2006, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) and two World Championships (2008 and 2021) with the race records held by Menno Koolhaas with a time of 7:36:36 and Marlene de Boer with a time of 08:22:30.