Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today announced Challenge Istanbul as the first race of their multi-event partnership. Set to take place on 3 September 2023, the inaugural event will run over the Olympic distance with plans to extend it to 113km in future years.<\/p>\n
\u201cIstanbul is a very important city that has been the capital of many civilisations that have left their marks on history,\u201d said Bayram Yal\u00e7\u0131nkaya, President of Turkish Triathlon Federation. \u201cI would like to invite the whole triathlon family to this unique geography, with its intersection and combination of cultures. I believe Challenge Istanbul, as the world’s first and only intercontinental triathlon race held at the junction of Asia and Europe, will leave deep traces in the memories of the participants.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot imagine a more spectacular location for the first Challenge Family race in our partnership with the Turkish Triathlon Federation,\u201d said Jort Vlam Challenge Family CEO. \u201cIstanbul needs no introduction as one of the most fascinating cities on earth, sitting on the cusp of east and west with its diverse culture and ancient history and the course encompasses all this unique character. Plus, where else can you race on two continents in one day? While this first race is an Olympic distance, we are looking forward to bringing middle distance racing to Istanbul in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n