World Triathlon

The 2023 World Triathlon Winter Championships will take place in Skeikampen, Norway, from 24-26 March 2023. The cross-country ski resort, 45 minutes away from Lillehammer, will host the junior, U23, Elite, Para Triathlon and Age-Group world championships of Winter Triathlon and Winter duathlon, as well as the Winter Triathlon 2×2 Mixed Relay. Winter triathletes from around the world are encouraged to contact their National Federation (NF) to find out how to participate as the entry deadline is fast approaching (and varies for NFs).

The Skeikampen ski arena is located in an undeveloped forest area approximately 700m above sea level. The area is known for being snowy and the terrain is hilly and has varied trails. A short light trail has been built between the centre of Skeikampen and up to the arena. The trail network is 11km long, and there are various shortcuts on the slopes, which makes it well suited for winter triathlon. The format of the 25th anniversary of the Winter Triathlon World Championships will be similar to last year, with the Elite, U23 and Junior athletes doing the run on the snow, MTB also on the snow, followed by cross-country skiing. But they will have to do five transitions, two laps of each section, meaning that the athletes will start with the run, then will jump on their bikes and get on their skiis and then start all over again before crossing the finish line.

For the Age-Group and Para athletes, they will perform as per usual, doing only half of the distance and the usual two transitions before crossing the finish line. The 2x Mixed Relay will consist of teams of one male and one female athletes from the same country.

Skeikampen will also see the second edition of a new format: the Winter Duathlon World Championships. The Elites, U23 and Juniors athletes will compete over a sprint format with 2 repetitions of run/bike/ski segments before crossing the finish line. Age-Groupers and Para athletes will also compete over a sprint distance realizing consecutively the run, bike, and ski segments.