Challenge Antalya Triathlon
Half-distance triathlon with sea swim, coastal bike, beach-front run
Challenge Antalya is the half-distance triathlon held annually on the Belek beachfront in October — 1.9 km Mediterranean swim, 90 km coastal D-400 bike loop, 21 km beach-promenade run. International field, Q+ qualifier for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
What to expect
06:30 swim start. 13:30 last athlete cut-off. Bib pickup Friday-Saturday at the Cornelia Diamond expo. Bike rental available locally.
SooTransfer tip for this event
Bike transfer is the operational challenge — our Sprinter takes 8 standard bikes (boxed) plus 8 athletes for airport-to-hotel transfers. €120 group rate from AYT.
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Frequently asked
When is Challenge Antalya?
Annually mid-October. Exact dates announced each January at challenge-antalya.com.
Can I rent a bike locally?
Yes — several Belek shops offer race-grade road bike rental, €80-150/day. Better to bring your own if serious.
How do you transport bikes?
Our Sprinter takes 8 boxed bikes + 8 athletes — €120 from AYT, €25 per athlete in groups.
Where do most athletes stay?
Cornelia Diamond, Maxx Royal Belek and Susesi Luxury — all part of the race-hotel programme.
Is there a sprint-distance category?
Yes — sprint and Olympic distances on the same weekend, lower bib limits.