Challenge Xiamen delivers a world-class triathlon experience in one of China's most scenic coastal cities on 7 November 2026. The event offers middle distance, standard (Olympic), and sprint distance racing, alongside a Junior Challenge, duathlon, and Ultra options.
Athletes race on a smooth, fast course featuring calm, sheltered waters, a dedicated cycle track with no traffic, and a picturesque seaside run. The event boasts ideal racing weather with an average air temperature of 22°C and water temperature of 20°C.
Reasons to Race:
Xiamen is easily accessible for international travellers via Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, which offers direct flights from major cities across Asia and convenient connections through hubs such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou.
The Challenge Xiamen official race hotels are the Portman Hotel and the Marriott Hotel, with a wide choice of accommodation for every budget available close by.
Xiamen offers visitors a relaxed coastal atmosphere combined with rich culture and natural beauty. Tourists can explore the car-free Gulangyu Island, known for its colonial architecture and music heritage, stroll along scenic seaside promenades, and enjoy beautiful beaches. The city is famous for its fresh seafood, lively night markets, and traditional Fujian cuisine.
The middle distance features a two-lap 1.9km swim in a sheltered sea inlet starting from the beach at Meifeng Sports Park. The 90km bike course is three laps along a flat, fast, dedicated coastal track with zero traffic. The 21.1km run consists of four laps along a purpose-built coastal running path.
The two-lap 1.9km ocean swim course starts from the beach of Meifeng Sports Park.
The 90km bike course is over three laps along the stunning coastal track.
The run is four laps along the purpose built coastal running path.