Powerman and the European Triathlon Union (ETU) have confirmed that the Long Distance European Championship Duathlon will take place next year, on 7-8 May 2016, in the city centre of Copenhagen, Denmark.
With a 10K run, 60K bike and 10K run, participants should experience a dynamic city atmosphere at the venue, stunning green parks in the old part of Copenhagen and a nature reserve for the bike course alongside ‘an outstanding celebration of all winners at the finish line.’
Event ambassador, Olympian and World Championship rower and active sportsperson, Eskild Ebbesen said, ”It’s very exciting that Copenhagen will host the European Championship in duathlon – run, bike, run. It is good in terms of the awareness of the sport and for the city as a host for such a championship.”
He continued, “The event is for the majority and also for the elite, which is a due to be a celebration in a wider scale, for the participants but also for the spectators.”
Powerman Denmark has previously held a National Championship; but with this European Championship, participants and spectators can expect a larger international set-up and an event with guest from all over Europe.
The event itself will host activities before, during and after the race for families and friends – ‘so there is something for everyone no matter age and level of sporting engagement.’
ETU President, Renato Bertrandi said, “Copenhagen, wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen. A city we have all heard of but for many it remains on the ‘Bucket List’ of places to visit. I am very pleased to announce that, based upon the solid and successful co-operation programme already established between ETU and Powerman, we will see the very popular Run/Bike/Run format over the 10k / 60k / 10k distance move to Denmark’s capital.”
He added, “The race has already been used for the Danish National Championships and was very popular. It is therefore a logical step for ETU to work with the organizers to bring to the city and to the race additional athletes who will go the distance for European titles. The award of European Championships to any race will benefit the host city and of course our athletes and sponsors; and I look forwards to seeing Copenhagen filled with our athletes in the days before the race, which is set for 7th and 8th May 2016.”
Powerman Nordic coordinator, Nynne Mortensen said “We are proud of this announcement from the international federations and we are looking forward to give the participants, partners and spectators their days of their lives – no matter what!”
Stefan Ruf, Vice President of International Powerman Association (IPA), said “I.P.A. is very pleased to have the ETU Powerman Duathlon Championship for the first time in a Nordic country. This will be a major step for the long term development of duathlon in the Scandinavian countries.”
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