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The Festival Market

The Festival Market returns for its second edition at DATEV Challenge Roth 2025 – and it's the perfect place to enjoy the race week together. From Thursday to Monday, Roth becomes a vibrant hub for families, triathlon fans and the entire region.

Something for everyone – especially the kids

New this year: the Soccer Court! Kids can show off their football skills, burn off energy, and have tons of fun. A giant inflatable course and other activities guarantee smiles all around. Plus: delicious food from a wide range of food trucks!

Live moments & big emotions

On Thursday evening, extreme adventurer Jonas Deichmann takes the stage – followed by a free film screening.
The big Festival Opening kicks off on Friday at 5 PM, together with the stars of the triathlon world.
Race briefings happen on Saturday, and the award ceremony on Monday brings it all to a powerful close.

A place to connect

The Festival Market is more than just a side event – it’s a place for people to come together. Whether you're a triathlon fan or just here for the good vibes: everyone’s welcome. Families, friends, locals and guests – this is where the region celebrates together.

More programme details and food highlights to follow!

Opening Hours Festival Market

Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 08:00 pm
Saturday 09:00 am – 07:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
Monday 09:00 am – 01:00 pm

During these hours, a variety of food options will be available on site, provided by various food trucks. The soccer court (when not in use for matches or tournaments) and an bouncy obstacle course will be available for kids at all times.

Program Festival Market Roth 2025

Thursday

10:00 - 19:00 Creative market in the station house

10:00 - 19:00 Free play on the Soccercourt - supervised, open, just join in!

11:00 - 19:30 Supervision of the Kids Area by Neuendettelsau Vocational School

14:00 - 15:00 Sportspride: Talk round with Kathrin Walchshöfer-Helneder // Center Stage

15:00 - 15:00 Yoga // Center Stage

16:30 - 16:45 Award ceremony of the tournament // Center Stage

17:00 - 20:00 Talk with Jonas Deichmann and subsequent presentation of the film “Deichmann - Weil Ich Es kann” // Center Stage

Approx. 20:15 Entry of the Night Run

Friday

10:00 - 20:00 Creative market in the Bahnhofshäuschen

15:00 - 19:00 Supervision of the Kids Area by Ecclesia

11:00 - 12:00 Race Brefing (Tri Travel) // Center Stage

12:00 - 13:00 Buddy Talk Podcast // Center Stage

with Simon Henseleit, Simon Gehr, Nils Frommhold and Mika Noodt

13: 30 - 14:00 Yoga // Center Stage

14:30 - 15:30 Live Podcast What the Funk: DATEV Challenge Roth // Center Stage

15:00 U9 - Tournament in the Soccercourt

Teams from the communities through which the route of the world-famous DATEV Challenge Roth triathlon passes compete against each other. All the villages along the route were invited in advance - creating a tournament that combines sport, the region and children.

Participating teams:

TV Eckersmühlen

TSG Roth

TSV Heideck

TV Hilpoltstein

15:30 - 16:30 Live music with Heartbeat // Center Stage

16:30 - 16:45 Award ceremony for the U9 tournament // Center Stage

17:00 - 18:00 Festival Opening: Official opening with top atheltes// Center Stage

18:00 - 19:00 Live music with Heartbeat // Center Stage

Saturday

09:00 - 17:00 Creative market at the Bahnhofshäuschen

09:00 - 10:00 Competition briefings French // Center Stage

10:00 - 11:00 Competition briefings English // Center Stage

11:00 - 12:00 Competition briefings German Relay // Center Stage

12: 00 - 13:00 Competition briefings German Individual // Center Stage

13:00 - 18:00 Supervision of the Kids Area by Ecclesia

13:00 - 14:30 U7 - Tournament in the Soccercourt

Participating teams:

SG Thalmässing-Eysölden

TSG Roth

TSV Heideck

TV Hilpoltstein

14:00 - 14:30 Yoga / Stretching // Center Stage

14:30 - 14:45 Award ceremony of the U7 tournament // Center Stage

15:00 U11 Soccer Game

TV Hilpoltstein vs. FC Wendelstein

This game offers a special reason for anticipation: The young soccer players show technique, tricks and team spirit - a real soccer treat mi􀆩en in the festival action!

16:20 U11 Soccer Game

TV Hilpoltstein vs. SpVgg Greuther Fürth

This game offers a special reason for anticipation: The young soccer players show technique, tricks and team spirit - a real soccer treat mi􀆩en in the festival action!