{"id":18289,"date":"2020-09-07T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-07T06:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/challenge-north-america-announces-new-race-for-2021-challenge-miami\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:45:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:45:55","slug":"challenge-north-america-announces-new-race-for-2021-challenge-miami","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/challenge-north-america-announces-new-race-for-2021-challenge-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge North America announces new race for 2021: Challenge Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA<\/em>\u00ae<em>&#8211; <\/em>an organization led by athletes to help enhance race experiences for athletes and their families\u2014 has announced expansion efforts with an exciting new race to be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway\u00ae. The <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>MIAMI<\/em>&#x2122; Triathlon Festival of events weekend will be held March 12-14, 2021 as the first premier event of 2021 at the NASCAR\u00ae track which is synonymous with many iconic moments in motorsports. The festival weekend also boasts $50,000 in prize money for professional athletes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to expand our family-friendly festival of events to South Florida at Homestead-Miami Speedway. We anticipate an awesome field of competition, \u201c said <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA<\/em> CEO, Bill Christy. We believe this will bring triathlon to a wider global audience and support the growth of safe, family-friendly racing. \u201c<\/p>\n<p>Christy adds, \u201cSimilar to <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA, <strong>CHALLENGE<\/strong>MIAMI <\/em>includes many unique features which consist of three lakes, two beaches, a nursery as well as a 2.21-mile road course. The swim portion of the competition will take place on the infield spring fead lake which spans about a quarter mile. The true oval offers all athletes a flat and fast course, which will surely lead to memorable finishes and personal records. \u201c<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> CEO Jort Vlam adds: \u201cBill Christy and his team proved with <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>DAYTONA<\/em> how our motto <em>#allabouttheathlete<\/em> resonates in triathlon events. We see that the US market loves our athlete-oriented approach and we are looking forward on extending the <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em> series in North America. We are thrilled to announce that our next American race will be in Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHomestead-Miami Speedway has a record of incredible race history from NASCAR, INDYCAR to Trans-Am, and Indy Light Series,\u201d said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Al Garcia. \u201cWe are extremely excited to add human- powered racing with multisport to our track.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Garcia adds, \u201cLocated just 35 minutes from Miami international Airport, our venue, is located in beautiful and vibrant communities of Miami-Dade County as well as the Florida Keys offer the perfect winter retreat for our out-of-state guests and staycations for our local Floridians. From impeccable beaches, to shopping, restaurants and entertainment, our community offers something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pro athlete Andrew Starykowicz (USA) shares his excitement, , I\u2019m looking forward to racing at one of the most unique speedways in the United States.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Starykowicz adds, \u201cThe track has variable banking of 18-20 feet in addition to a true 1.5-mile oval with 2.21-mile road course. Whether you are a professional or everyday athlete, this will be an epic race experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>MIAMI <\/em>Festival weekend will include a wide array of events catering to athletes of all ages and abilities. The event weekend is anticipated to host the following events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Middle Distance Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike<\/li>\n<li>Sprint Distance Triathlon and Duathlon<\/li>\n<li>Junior Challenge kids\u2019 race<\/li>\n<li>Pro Am Relay Race<\/li>\n<li>5K\/10K run\/walk events<\/li>\n<li>Relay categories<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>MIAMI<\/em> Professional race the \u201cMiami Distance\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The top Middle Distance&#x2122; Triathlon age group will qualify for entry in\u00a0<strong><em>THE<\/em><\/strong><em>CHAMPIONSHIP<\/em><em>,\u00a0<\/em>to be held in May 2021 and May, 2022 at the x-bionic sphere in Samorin, Slovakia.<\/p>\n<p>Registration for the event will open October 1, 2020 at www.Challenge-Miami.com<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA<\/em><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA<\/em> is led by athletes to enhance race experiences for athletes and their families. Our mission is to advance the sport with family-friendly, professionally managed and family inspired races for all ages and all race abilities. <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA <\/em>is extending the legacy of <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>FAMILY<\/em>\u00a0to the North American triathlon market. With the experience of almost 40\u00a0full and middle distances in 26 different countries, <strong><em>CHALLENGE<\/em><\/strong><em>NORTHAMERICA<\/em> has founded a new hallmark event at the iconic Daytona International Speedway\u00ae, home of \u201cThe Great American Race\u00ae\u201d\u2014the DAYTONA 500\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Homestead-Miami Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Homestead-Miami Speedway has been open since 1995 following an initiative to spur economic recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The 650-acre facility that features a 1.5-mile oval in addition to a 2.21-mile road course. The Speedway hosts on-track events nearly 300 days per year. The Speedway hosted the championship races in all three of NASCAR\u2019s national series from 2002-19.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHALLENGENORTHAMERICA\u00ae&#8211; an organization led by athletes to help enhance race experiences for athletes and their families\u2014 has announced expansion efforts with an exciting new race to be held at the Homestead-Miami Speedway\u00ae. 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