2026 Europe Triathlon Challenge Long Distance Championships Almere-Amsterdam
Schedule
Below is a schedule containing only the activities relevant to the 2026 European Long Distance Championships (EC). Please note that this is a preliminary schedule and may still change.
| Thursday, 10 September | |
| 15:00 – 18:30 | Registration Long Distance (Age Group EC) |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Official Swim Course Test Swim |
| Friday, 11 September | |
| 11:00 – 20:00 | Registration Long Distance |
| 11:00 – 20:30 | Bike Check-in Long Distance |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Elite Athlete Registration & Uniform Check |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Elite Athlete Briefing |
| Saturday, 12 September – Race Day | |
| 05:00 | Transition Area Open – Elite Athletes |
| 06:00 | Transition Area Open – Age Group Athletes |
| 07:10 | Start Elite Women – European Championship |
| 07:25 | Start Elite Men – European Championship |
| 07:30 | Start Age Group European Championship |
| 14:55 | Expected First Elite Men Finish |
| 15:40 | Expected First Elite Women Finish |
| 19:00 – 23:20 | Finish Line Celebration & Last Finishers |
| Sunday, 13 September | |
| 11:00 | European Championship Award Ceremony |
This schedule includes only the essential timings for European Championship Elite and Age Group athletes, excluding the Middle Distance, Marathon, Relay, Kids Run, Business Relay, and other side events.
Race Briefing
Prize Money
Total Prize Money 50,000€
Prize Money Distribution
| Rank | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6,250 € | 6,250 € |
| 2nd | 5,000 € | 5,000 € |
| 3rd | 3,750 € | 3,750 € |
| 4th | 2,500 € | 2,500 € |
| 5th | 2,000 € | 2,000 € |
| 6th | 1,750 € | 1,750 € |
| 7th | 1,500 € | 1,500 € |
| 8th | 1,000 € | 1,000 € |
| 9th | 750 € | 750 € |
| 10th | 500 € | 500 € |
Contacts
Technical Delegates
John Petrides (GBR) — jgpsp@blueyonder.co.uk
Contact Information
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam — info@challenge-almere.com
Media
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Please note: applications must be submitted by August 30 at the latest, and you will receive a response by September 1 at the latest.
Manager Press: Tim Moria, press@challenge-almere.com