The Race

Arrival and Shuttles

Race Day

Get to the swim start by car

We recommend driving to the parking lot in Roth/Belmbrach and using our free shuttle service. If you’d like to drive to the swim start on race day, we recommend parking your car at the swim start parking lot and cycling to the various course points or using our free shuttle. The best way to get to Solarer Berg is by bike or on foot.

Links & Downloads
Route barriers (PDF)

Bike Rental Only for participants

It couldn't be easier. A special service for all participants. We cooperate with France Bike Rentals, so you don't have to worry about transporting your bike. You can simply rent one for the competition! Choose a premium bike from the contingent of France Bike Rentals.

  • Experienced pro team and high quality bikes
  • Bikes will be handed out at the France Bike Rentals booth directly at the Triathlon Expo
  • Bike adjustments and technical adaptations by experienced technical teams

Shuttle

Free Shuttle

For DATEV Challenge Roth 2026, the shuttle system will be significantly expanded and, for the first time, implemented as a shared transportation service for participants, supporters, and fans.

👉 All shuttle services are free of charge.
👉 No advance registration is required.

Shuttle System Overview

- Shuttle 1: Roth School Center → Swim Start
    4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (perfect for getting to the swim start)
- Shuttle 2: Roth School Center → Heuberg (Transition Area 1, Solarer Berg)
    7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Shuttle 3: Transition Area II → Heuberg (Campground, Transition Area 1)
    6:00 PM – 1:00 AM (with bike trailer)
- Shuttle 4: Roth City Shuttle (loop route)
    11:00 AM – Midnight
    (including train station, Lände, downtown)
- Shuttle 5: Büchenbach Shuttle (loop route)
    11:00 a.m. – midnight
    (including train station, town center & surrounding area)

 

Important for athletes

The shuttle to the swim start on race day tomorrow remains, of course, an integral part of our service, but is now even better integrated into the overall system. You can conveniently park at the Challenge main parking lot in Belmbrach and get to the start stress-free.

If you are camping at the swim start as a participant (or drove to the swim start by car in the morning), you can take the familiar bike shuttle (bus with bike trailer) back from Transition Area 2 in Roth to the campground/parking lot in Heuberg at the swim start in the evening.

Recommendations for Spectators

All spectators can also use the shuttle service free of charge. If you’re coming to Roth without a car, you can get off the train at Roth Station or Büchenbach Station, then take lines 4 and 5 and transfer to the other lines.

If you’re coming by car, you can conveniently park your car in the morning at the designated parking lot (B2 exit Belmbrach) and then stay mobile throughout the day using the shuttles.