‘Unusual times require unusual solutions.’ With this mindset, the team at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee is introducing the event’s new Solo Challenge in the Austrian Tyrol.
This new initiative aims to give athletes the chance to participate in their own race while the main event was forced cancel due to Covid-19.
“Unfortunately we had to cancel our planned 11th edition of Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, including the ETU European Championship on June, 28th. But do nothing, is not an option,” said Race Director Ilona Klingler.
In the new Solo Challenge, local athletes will be given the opportunity to participate on the race course from June 28th to September 6th.
Ilona Klingler continued, “Everyone can be part of this individual, solo Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee. Athletes can register online and race whenever they like, of course within the given time period. The swim start is as usual at Cafe See La Vie in Walchsee and the two lap swim leads up to the Challenge Family buoy and back to the start.”
The event team notes that ‘the two lap bike course and four lap run course are well signed on the road, to make it very easy to compete.’
“Athletes can also download the GPX data for the bike and run course as well,” Klingler added. “In the end, the original finish gantry is waiting for all athletes and then they can say they are the proud finishers of the Solo Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee.”
All finishers will be given the opportunity to upload their finish time to the finisher list. Athletes, who were registered for Kaiserwinkl 2020 can participate for free. In addition, not-registered athletes can participate, but they will pay a small fee.
Athletes can get their starter package, including a personalized bib number, swim cap and Kaiserwinkl Guest Card, at the Kaiserwinkl Information Office in Walchsee.
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