Challenge Taiwan is set on Taiwan’s tropical southern coast in Taitung on the Pacific Ocean, drawing over 10,000 athletes for an unforgettable weekend of sport. Known as one of Asia's bucket-list triathlon events, it offers a warm Taiwanese welcome, high-energy atmosphere, and one of the sport's largest expos.
The event features multiple distances and side events suitable for all ages and abilities:
Race Conditions: Average air temperature is 26°C, average water temperature is 25°C, with average wind speeds around 22 KPH.
Travelers are recommended to travel through Taipei, and then take a domestic flight or catch a train to Taitung.
Swim: Held in a man-made reservoir with natural spring water, starting from a pontoon in an anti-clockwise direction with two turn buoys and 2.5m average depth. Bike: Undulating two-lap course heading north between the Carp Mountains and Pacific Ocean, crossing ZhongHua bridge and rolling through XiaoYeLiu, Doulan, and turning around at BaWonWon. Run: Takes place through downtown Taitung, Pipa Lake Park, tranquil rice fields, orchards, and the ocean promenade.
The swim course is in crystal clear water from a natural spring in a man-made reservoir with mild temperatures and easy viewing for spectators from the shore. The two-lap swim starts from a pontoon in an anti-clockwise direction with a total of two turn buoys. The average water depth for most of the course is 2.5m.
The 180km bike is set on an undulating two-lap course which heads north between the soaring Carp Mountains and spectacular Pacific Ocean coastline. The course heads out of town over ZhongHua bridge and hits the coast shortly after XiaoYeLiu, continuing through Doulan and turning around at BaWonWon to head back to Taitung city before turning around for a second lap.
The run combines the cultural heart of Taitung city with the beautiful Pipa Lake Park, surrounding tranquil rice fields and orchards, and vibrant ocean promenade. Tie Hua Village in downtown Taitung features colourful hot air balloon lanterns and a lively music scene.