The world's largest long-distance triathlon with over 5,000 athletes. Holds the fastest IRONMAN-distance bike record thanks to a flat, fan-lined course through the Bavarian countryside.
Challenge Roth 2026 on July 5, 2026 brings a strong field rated 88/100. Lucy Charles-Barclay 🇬🇧 leads our projections at 30.9%, with Gustav Iden 🇳🇴 in close pursuit at 24.1%.
Watch for the head-to-head between Lucy Charles-Barclay and Gustav Iden — our model has them separated by only 6.8 points. Magnus Ditlev 🇩🇰 (12.7%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Cool conditions (22°C / 72°F) are favorable for fast times. Warm skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for Light impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Lucy Charles-Barclay to win. Early projection — form and fitness closer to race day will refine this call.
Course record: 7:35:39 / 8:18:13. Roth, Bavaria, Germany hosts this 226 km (full triathlon) event.