Challenge Cesenatico is where world-class racing meets authentic Italian atmosphere. Set on the stunning Adriatic coast in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, the event offers fast, fair courses designed for personal bests, from a smooth sea swim to a scenic bike and vibrant run through the heart of town.
The event caters to athletes of all levels and includes options for individual and team participants, featuring sprint distances as well as junior duathlon races for younger competitors.
Official race hotels located near the transition area offer athlete-focused services including race kit delivery to the hotel, traditional menus with flexible meal times, dedicated bike storage, and late check-out on race day.
The nearest international airport is Bologna Airport. Cesenatico is also an easy 2.5-hour drive from Venice or Florence airports and is well connected by train links.
Cesenatico is an artistic town in the heart of the Riviera Romagnola, famous for its Porto Canale designed by Leonardo da Vinci and a picturesque old fishing village with colorful houses along the coast.
The swim course takes place in the Adriatic Sea starting from Cesenatico Beach. The bike course is set entirely in the hills of Romagna through Cesena, Longiano, Gambettola, and Gatteo, offering a technical and hilly route. The final run course is a totally flat multi-lap along the Cesenatico seafront, finishing on Viale Carducci.