Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, best race Challenge Family 2025
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam has been chosen as Race of the Year 2025 within the circuit Challenge Family, following a direct vote by the triathletes themselves who participated in the events of calendar internationally.
The award was announced this weekend during the Challenge Family Awards Gala, celebrated in Gran Canaria, within the framework of the circuit's annual race directors' meeting. The award represents the highest recognition within the franchise and has added value: It is the athletes who decide, after several weeks of open voting.
The Dutch race, one of the great classics of the European long distanceThis adds the most prestigious award after several years of standing out in different categories of the circuit.
El race directorRichard Belderok accepted the award alongside key members of the organizing team and emphasized the collective effort behind the event, especially that of the volunteers who dedicate months to preparing the race. Belderok also highlighted that the athlete voting system lends special significance to the award, reflecting the real-life experience of race day.
Los Challenge Family Awards These awards are presented annually and recognize aspects such as course design, athlete experience, the environment, and sustainability. Among them, the award for Race of the Year It is considered the most important on the circuit.
Global recognition with a prominent Spanish presence
Beyond the Almere-Amsterdam triumph, the 2025 edition of the awards once again left a prominent role for the Spanish trials within the Challenge Family ecosystem.
Challenge Peguera-Mallorca She was doubly recognized, taking home the awards to Best venue y more sustainable eventconsolidating its position as one of the most highly regarded events on the European calendar, both for its organization and for its environment and environmental commitment.
For its part, Challenge Salou-Costa Daurada received the award more family-friendly event, a recognition aligned with its accessible approach, its urban route and its ability to attract triathletes of different profiles, from age groups to companions.
These awards reinforce Spain's relevance within the Challenge Family circuit, not only as a competitive destination, but also as a benchmark for global triathlete experience.
Winners of the Challenge Family Awards 2025
- Race of the Year: Challenge Almere-Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Best location: Challenge Peguera-Mallorca (Spain)
- Better new test: Challenge Sir Bani Yas (Abu Dhabi)
- Better swimming: Challenge Forte Village (Sardinia)
- Best cycling segment: DATEV Challenge Roth (Germany)
- Best race on foot: SAIL Challenge Quebec (Canada)
- Better atmosphere at the finish line: DATEV Challenge Roth (Germany)
- Better atmosphere: The Championship (Slovakia)
- Best pasta party: The Championship (Slovakia)
- Best post-race meal: Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee (Austria)
- Best audiovisual content: Challenge Taiwan (Taiwan)
- More sustainable event: Challenge Peguera-Mallorca (Spain)
- More family-friendly event: Challenge Salou-Costa Daurada (Spain)
The awards ceremony was held, as is tradition, during the Challenge Family Race Director Meeting, an annual meeting that brings together organizers from around the world to share experiences and best practices.
In this edition, the venue was Gran Canaria, also strengthening the circuit's connection with Spain.
