The inaugural Challenge Aruba is hitting the UK and European airwaves as part of broadcaster Channel 4’s ongoing coverage of endurance sport. The Challenge Aruba TV show will air on Channel 4 on Sunday 13 January at 06:15 GMT and Ch4+1 at 07:15.
Set over the half distance, Challenge Aruba took place on 23 October 2016 on the ‘Happy Island’ of Aruba in the Caribbean with its ‘crystal clear blue waters, pearly white beaches and balmy Caribbean climate – billed as the perfect combination for a race in paradise!’ According to Challenge Family, the Challenge Aruba course stands out not just for its beauty but for its speed, variety and quality.
The 1.9K swim is a single lap course in the clear warm Caribbean sea in front of the famous Palm Beach. The undulating 90K bike course is over four laps along the coastline, passing through some of the island’s most popular beaches before heading to the famous lighthouse of Aruba.
The run-course is entirely along the white beaches of Aruba – three laps which alternate between the boulevard (The Strip) and the path on the beach in front of the exclusive hotels of Aruba that join the Palm Beach Area. The finish line will be situated on the boulevard at The Hyatt Regency Resort.
Future endurance sport TV shows to look out for in 2016 on Channel 4 include:
- Snowdonia Triathlon Festival – 19 November
- Sandman Triathlon – 26 November
- Itera Ireland Expedition Race – 10 December
- the Three Peaks Yacht Race – 17 December
Having established a close partnership with Channel 4 television, Dream Team Television is one of the UK’s leading production companies specialising in multisport, adventure, athletics and motorsport programming. The company has an international reputation for producing some of the highest quality programmes in these specialist areas.
www.dreamteamtv.co.uk
www.channel4.com
www.challenge-aruba.com
