{"id":17787,"date":"2019-08-06T13:22:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T13:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/race-in-the-pearl-of-slovenia-at-challengebled\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:46:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:46:18","slug":"race-in-the-pearl-of-slovenia-at-challengebled","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/race-in-the-pearl-of-slovenia-at-challengebled\/","title":{"rendered":"Race in the &#8220;Pearl of Slovenia&#8221; at\u00a0CHALLENGEBLED"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>With its breathtaking landscape and 1.000 years of history, the Slovenian town Bled will be home to\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00b4s newest race. On May 17 2020 <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>BLED\u00a0<\/em>is opening up a new chapter for\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>right in the centre of Europe and will feature one of the most scenic courses in the whole triathlon world. The swim course is set in the beautiful Lake Bled, with a picturesque island and Bled Castle sitting enthroned above the lakefront. On the bike course, the athletes will experience the beauty of the Triglav National Park with an exceptional route that runs along the stunning Bohinj Lake and leads up to the World Cup Biathlon Center of Pokljuka. With a total elevation gain of 1.100 meters and fantastic views on the Julian Alps, athletes will be provided with a challenging but rewarding course. To finish off the race, the fast run course is set along the banks of Lake Bled and features a spectacular backdrop of the Julian Alps, Bled Castle and Lake Bled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201eAs Bled andit\u2019s\u00a0surroundings are undoubtedly the pearl of Slovenian tourism, it is also the\u00a0center\u00a0of Slovenian sport &#8211; the world\u2019s best rowers, biathletes, ski jumpers, alpine skiers, hockey players, cyclists and triathletes originate from this region. Bled is the cradle of Slovenian triathlon since 1984. It is\u00a0thereforea logical consequence that the triathlon event under the\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>license has found its place in Bled. We are\u00a0honored\u00a0to invite you to the Kingdom of the\u00a0Goldenhorn\u00a0goat and the Triglav National Park\u201c, says Miro Kregar, Race Director of\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>BLED\u00a0<\/em>about the newest addition to the\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>CEO Zibi Szlufcik is more than happy to introduce the first Slovenian race to the\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>: \u201cThe stunning backdrop of the Julian Alps and Lake Bled at the heart of therace course\u00a0provide a perfect setting for our new and distinct\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>BLED.\u00a0<\/em>We are looking forward to welcoming\u00a0athletes from all over the world to Bled, let them experience the region\u00b4s unique hospitality and provide them with exceptional courses, not just for\u00a0the the middle\u00a0distance, but for the relays and side events as well. The local organising team has longstanding triathlon event experience and in line with our\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>principle: #All About The Athlete, they\u2019ll no doubt deliver an amazing athlete experience\u201c.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.challenge-bled.com\">REGISTER NOW\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0<\/strong><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em><br \/>\nBased in Amberg, Germany,\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>is the leading global triathlon festival race series. With over 40 races annually across 26 host countries,\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0is the fastest growing mass endurance triathlon brand in the world.\u00a0<strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY\u00a0<\/em>offers \u201cevents for everyone\u201d with a \u201cfestival character,\u201d so that everyone can share in the triathlon experience, from professionals to age-groupers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its breathtaking landscape and 1.000 years of history, the Slovenian town Bled will be home to\u00a0CHALLENGEFAMILY\u00b4s newest race. On May 17 2020 CHALLENGEBLED\u00a0is opening up a new chapter for\u00a0CHALLENGEFAMILY\u00a0right in the centre of Europe and will feature one of the most scenic courses in the whole triathlon world. 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