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The shuttle service for the DATEV Challenge Roth 2026 will be significantly expanded.

Key facts upfront:

• For the first time, athlete and spectator shuttles are combined into one system
• No pre-registration required – sufficient capacity available
• Simply hop on and off flexibly throughout race day – completely free of charge

Five shuttle lines for maximum flexibility

With a mid five-figure investment and a new parking concept, we are creating a shuttle system that covers the entire race day – from the early morning hours until after the finish line party.

You can easily reach key hotspots along the course without a car and return to Roth at any time.

👉 New: A continuous shuttle from Roth to the swim start / Solarer Berg for everyone – whether you’re racing or cheering

What does this mean for you?

• All shuttle lines are free to use for athletes, supporters, and volunteers
• More connections to legendary locations like Solarer Berg in Hilpoltstein and key run course hotspots in Roth and Büchenbach
• Extended operating hours across all lines until after the finish line party
• For the first time: a continuous shuttle from Roth to the swim start for everyone

All connections at a glance

Shuttle 1: Roth School Center → Hilpoltstein / Swim Start
04:00 – 07:00
(perfect for getting to the swim start; no bike transport)

Shuttle 2: Roth School Center → Heuberg (T1 / Solarer Berg)
07:00 – 01:00
(perfect for swim start area and Solarer Berg; no bike transport)

Shuttle 3: T2 → Heuberg (camping / T1 area) – with bike trailers
18:00 – 01:00
(the well-known and popular bike shuttle for convenient post-race transport from T2 back to the swim start area with your bike)

Shuttle 4: Roth City Shuttle (loop service)
11:00 – 00:00
(incl. Roth train station, Lände area, town center; no bike transport)

Shuttle 5: Büchenbach Shuttle (loop service)
11:00 – 00:00
(incl. Büchenbach station, town center & surrounding areas; no bike transport)

Travel recommendation for race day

Please park at the main parking area at the B2 exit (Belmbrach).

The shuttle buses depart just a few meters away at the Roth School Center and take you comfortably to the swim start and other locations along the course.

This significantly reduces traffic around T1 and helps you avoid congestion.
The use of the shuttle system is strongly recommended by traffic authorities and police.

Important for athletes

The morning shuttle to the swim start remains a key part of the race-day setup and is now fully integrated into the overall system.

You can park comfortably at the main Challenge parking area in Belmbrach and reach the start stress-free. Shuttle capacity has been significantly increased – no registration required.

For athletes camping at the swim start:
After the race, you can use the well-known bike shuttle (bus with bike trailer) to return from T2 in Roth back to the Heuberg / swim start area

Recommendations for supporters, volunteers and fans

This is what your perfect race day could look like:

• Park at B2 / Belmbrach and avoid driving to the swim start
• Take the shuttle from Roth to the swim start
• Walk a few minutes to Solarer Berg
• Return to Heuberg and take Shuttle 2 back to Roth
• From there, walk to T2 or the finish area – or use Shuttle 4 to explore more run course hotspots
• Transfer to Shuttle 5 (e.g. at Allersberger Straße / Meckenloher Weg) to reach Büchenbach and additional viewing points

After the finish line party, you can easily return to your car at the main parking area.

If you arrive by train, get off at Roth or Büchenbach station (please check Deutsche Bahn schedules) and use shuttle lines 4 and 5 to connect into the full system

 

Central hub: Roth School Center

The Roth School Center (Belmbracher Straße) is the central transfer hub on race day.

• 04:00 – 07:00: Shuttle 1 runs continuously to the swim start and back
• 07:00 – 01:00: Shuttle 2 runs continuously to Heuberg / swim start area
  (from there, it’s just a short walk to Solarer Berg)
• From 11:00: Roth City Shuttle connects key hotspots along the run course
• Transfer to Büchenbach Shuttle (Line 5) at Allersberger Straße / Meckenloher Weg

In the days before the race

Public transport can be used in the days leading up to the event.

• Walking distance Roth station → triathlon park: approx. 10–15 minutes
• “Lohgarten Roth” stop located directly at the venue
• Connection to Hilpoltstein (T1 / camping) available

👉 Please note: There is no train connection between Roth and Hilpoltstein on race day.

Parking & traffic information

If you arrive by car:

• Please use designated parking areas only
• Do not drive to the triathlon park
• Do not park in residential areas

Illegal parking will be strictly enforced by police.

Parking for swim training and bike check-in has also been simplified.
You can find all parking information here.

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