While Challenge Almere-Amsterdam 2025 is already a week behind us – and we look back on an absolutely amazing edition with more than 3,250 participants and above all some fantastic performances – we are already looking ahead to 2026. Preparations for that edition are in full swing, and registration at the Early Bird rate is now open!
More than six hundred athletes signed up on the very first day for Challenge Almere-Amsterdam 2026, and you can do the same – until September 26 you can register at the Early Bird rate: it won’t get any cheaper than this. Please note: this Early Bird rate is valid for this week only, because starting September 27 the next rate will apply, and you will pay up to 40 euros more for your entry. The Early Bird rate applies to Long Distance, Middle Distance, and Relays. You can find an overview of the entry fees by clicking here.
Next year, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam will celebrate its 45th edition, making it the second-oldest Long Distance triathlon in the world. In addition, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam has long been one of the fastest races worldwide, with course records of 7:36:36 for men and 8:22:30 for women. With at least 3,000 athletes participating every year, Challenge Almere-Amsterdam is also one of the largest triathlons in the world. In 2026, the European Championship Long Distance will once again take place in Almere.
