Challenge Family has today confirmed its third race in Italy with the announcement of Challenge Egnazia Tri on October 21, 2023.
Challenge Family’s newest triathlon destination, hosted in Savelletri di Fasano in Puglia, is based out of an Apulian village on the Adriatic Coast. The area is known for its picturesque harbour and the Egnatia Archaeological Park.
This is not the first time the area has hosted triathlon events, but this year the local race is getting under the Challenge Family umbrella.
“We can’t wait for more athletes to discover this stunning destination and race through the olive groves and vineyards and even along ancient Roman roads,” said Jort Vlam, CEO of Challenge Family.
“There is so much history, culture and beauty in this area and the local team are well experienced in putting on excellent events. We’re very much looking forward to working with them, and the local Savelletri community to making this a bucket list event to close out the European season.”
The 113km course encompasses a clear sea swim, Italian countryside and areas rich in culture and history, such as the ancient Roman city at the archaeological site of Egnazia.
The point-to-point 1.9km swim takes place in the Adriatic Sea off the Savelletri coast – followed by a two-lap 90km of scenic cycling from the coast into the hinterland. The three-lap 21km run goes from the coast, through the countryside of the immediate hinterland before finishing by the ocean at Cala Masciola, Borgo Egnazia’s private beach.
www.challenge-family.com/egnazia
