24. DATEV Challenge Roth *(Marathon in the triathlon relay)

The DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 is a world-renowned long-distance triathlon event, consisting of 3.8 km of swimming (Main-Danube Canal), 180 km of cycling, and a 42.2 km marathon run. The event has been held every year in July since 1984 and originated from the former Ironman Europe – since 2002 under the name Challenge Roth. In recent years, the event has regularly been sold out with around 3,500 individual starters and approximately 2,100 relay participants, accompanied by up to 300,000 enthusiastic spectators along the course ([de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_Roth?utm_source=openai)). The DATEV Challenge Roth will take place again on July 5, 2026 ([challenge-roth.com](https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/news-area/date-set-for-datev-challenge-roth-2026.html?utm_source=openai)). During registration, different groups are distinguished: residents of the district had a right of first refusal, previous year’s withdrawers and Corona donors had special registration options, followed by open on-site and online registration as well as a late-entry draw, where additional starting spots were raffled off ([challenge-roth.com](https://www.challenge-roth.com/de/an-und-abmeldung.html?utm_source=openai)). The event is known for its exhilarating atmosphere – with the start at the legendary swimming location in the canal, the challenging Solar Hill on the cycling route, and an exciting finish curve in the triathlon stadium. Since its beginnings with just a few dozen participants, the Challenge Roth has evolved into the world’s largest long-distance triathlon event, emotionally connecting competitive sports and recreational sports.

Einzel (Langdistanz: 3,8 km Schwimmen, 180 km Rad, 42,2 km Laufen), Staffel (gleiche Distanzen, aufgeteilt auf 3 Personen)