The Race

Event Guide

The excitement is building, the countdown has begun!

The schedule for the DATEV Challenge Roth 2026: From Thursday through Monday, you’ll find countless highlights every day in the Roth Triathlon District.

We look forward to seeing you and to an unforgettable event!

Thursday, 2 July


10.00 a.m. - 07.00 p.m.        
Registration at the registration office in the Triathlon Park

10.00 a.m. – 07.00 p.m.        
Triathlon Expo in the Triathlon Park

10.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.        
Festival Market and Foodcourt

11.15 a.m.            
Be there for a surprise, Roth Triathlon Stadium

06.00 p.m.            
“Bambini” run in Hilpoltstein    

07.30 p.m.            
“Nightrun” from Hilpoltstein to Roth, Finish Festival Market

Friday, 3 July


06.30 a.m. - 09.00 a.m.        
sailfish Swim training in the Main-Donau-Kanal / swim start

10.00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m.        
Triathlon Expo in the Triathlon Park

10.00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m.        
Registration at the registration tent in the Triathlon Park

01.00 p.m.            
Kristian Blummenfelt X Surpas - The future of triathlon, Festival Market

05.00 p.m.        
Festival Opening at the Festival Market

06.00 p.m.            
Carbo-Dinner for participants, family, and friends in the big tent

07.00 p.m.            
Welcome-Party, powered by BAYERN 3, market square, Roth

05.45 p.m. - 10.00 p.m.        
Challenge-forAll in the public baths of Roth


Saturday, 4 July


06.30 a.m. - 09.00 a.m.        
sailfish Swim training in the Main-Donau-Kanal / Swim Start

08.45 a.m. - 02.30 p.m.        
Junior-Challenge, public baths of Roth

09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.        
Triathlon Expo in the Triathlon Park

09.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.        
Registration at the registration office in the Triathlon Park

09.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.        
Festival Market and Foodcourt

09.15 a.m.    
Race Briefing Spanish for individuals in the big tent

09.15 a.m.    
Race Briefing French for individuals in the Festival Market

10.15 a.m.    
Race Briefing English for individuals in the Festival Market

11.15 a.m.    
Race Briefing German for relay teams in the Festival Market

12.15 p.m.    
Race Briefing German for individuals in the Festival Market

12.30 p.m. - 05.30 p.m.        
Bike Check-In at the swim start


Sunday, 5 July


06.30 a.m.            
Start of DATEV Challenge Roth 2026

12.00 p.m. - 07.00 p.m.        
Triathlon Expo in the Triathlon Park

12.00 p.m. – 00.00 a.m.        
Festival Market and Foodcourt

About 01.53 p.m.        
Finish of the race winner male

About 02.39 p.m.        
Finish of the race winner female

About 04.30 p.m.        
Finish of the winning relay team

09.00 p.m.            
Finishline Party

11.20 p.m.            
Emotional closing ceremony and drone show


Monday, 6 July


09.00 a.m.    
Registration for DATEV Challenge Roth 2027 at the registration office

10.00 a.m. – 01.00 p.m.    
Triathlon Expo in the Triathlon Park

11.00 a.m.    
Winners’ Award Ceremony DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 at the Festival Market

07.00 p.m.    
Volunteers’ Party in the festival tent

All program items are provisional and may change at short notice.