{"id":19753,"date":"2023-10-31T10:45:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/early-bird-special-pricing-for-challenge-samarkand-and-this-is-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-this-race\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:32:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:32:04","slug":"early-bird-special-pricing-for-challenge-samarkand-and-this-is-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-this-race","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/early-bird-special-pricing-for-challenge-samarkand-and-this-is-why-you-dont-want-to-miss-this-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Bird special pricing for Challenge Samarkand and this is why you don&#8217;t want to miss this race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you started thinking about your 2024 race calendar and are looking for the ultimate destination race? Challenge Samarkand is a world-class event set against the stunning backdrop of Uzbekistan, so rich in ancient history! The warm welcome, culture, unique course and organisation that is second to none make it the perfect bucket list race for both professional athletes and amateurs alike from around world!<\/p>\n<p>Take the leap and register for Challenge Samarkand 2024 on 7\/8 September and you will not be disappointed. But get in quick to take advantage of the early bird special pricing! Registration is possible via <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge-samarkand.com\/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=Race%20the%20Ancient%20Silk%20Road%20at%20Challenge%20Samarkand&amp;utm_campaign=231031_challenge-samarkand_2023_lead-generation_all-athlete-contacts_02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At this year&#8217;s edition &#8211; which was won by Frederic Funk (GER) and Ellie Salthouse (AUS) &#8211; we were joined by Global Triathlon Network. In the video below they&#8217;ll show you why Challenge Samarkand is a race you don&#8217;t want to miss! 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Challenge Samarkand is a world-class event set against the stunning backdrop of Uzbekistan, so rich in ancient history! 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