{"id":20046,"date":"2024-04-05T09:14:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T09:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/uncategorized\/race-the-ancient-silk-road-at-challenge-samarkand\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T15:31:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T15:31:47","slug":"race-the-ancient-silk-road-at-challenge-samarkand","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.challenge-family.com\/challenge-family\/news\/race-the-ancient-silk-road-at-challenge-samarkand\/","title":{"rendered":"Race the Ancient Silk Road at Challenge Samarkand!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a race that is so much more than swim, bike, run? 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>The rich heritage of the region is second to none and the memories you take with you will last a life time. Take the leap and register for Challenge Samarkand 2024 on 7\/8 September and you will discover a whole new triathlon experience!<\/p>\n<p>This is your chance, Tim, to combine an incredible race with an exciting journey to the world of ancient Asia!<\/p>\n<p><em>Text continues below video:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Welcome to Challenge Samarkand 2024!\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4u-c9pnqLCQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div><strong>Course information:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\nThe 1.9km swim course will take place in one of the largest rowing lakes in the world, filled with the purest flowing mountain water.<\/p>\n<p>The 86km bike course on fully closed roads is one of the most striking on the circuit. Starting at the Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex, the route takes athletes on a real journey through time, passing ancient monuments and historical architecture.<\/p>\n<p>The flat 21km run course is entirely in the modern Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex around the rowing lake, including through the Eternal City, recreating the atmosphere of antiquity in modern times.<\/p><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Course maps <a href=\"https:\/\/challenge-samarkand.com\/athleteguide-2\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for a race that is so much more than swim, bike, run? Challenge Samarkand is a world-class event set against the stunning backdrop of Uzbekistan, so rich in ancient history! 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