The Challenge Family Race Awards have been announced at the international event organiser’s annual race directors’ meeting, which this year took place in Mallorca, Spain, following Challenge Peguera-Mallorca.
The awards were originally developed in 2019… ‘to provide recognition to the global team of race directors for all they do for the sport of triathlon through the delivery of their races In keeping with the Challenge Family mantra, #allabouttheathlete, the Awards are decided by votes from thousands of athletes around the world.’
“The awards carry even more weight for our race directors this year, given the additional pressure COVID restrictions have put on event teams around the world,” said Challenge Family CEO, Jort Vlam.
“Those that were able to take place were determined to give athletes the opportunity to do what they love, to race, despite the extra health and safety protocols required. We also supported our pro athletes by holding no less than 18 pro races in 2021 and maintaining our US$150k World Bonus.
“We’re incredibly proud of our race teams and while not every race can win at the awards, we recognise the commitment and dedication in all of them.”
The winners of the Challenge Family Race Awards 2021 are:
- Race of the Year – Lotto Challenge Gdańsk, Poland
- Best Race Venue – Anfi Challenge Mogán-Gran Canaria, Canary Islands
- Best Swim – Challenge Almere-Amsterdam presented by Wahoo, The Netherlands
- Best Bike – Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, Austria
- Best Run – DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, Germany
- Best Finish Line Party – Challenge Taiwan
- Best Fans – Challenge Salou, Spain
- Best New Race – Challenge St Pölten, Austria
- Best After Race Food – Challenge Almere-Amsterdam presented by Wahoo, The Netherlands
- Most Eco Friendly – DATEV Challenge Roth powered by hep, Germany
- Most Family-Friendly – Challenge Riccione, Italy
- Best Hospitality – Challenge Peguera-Mallorca
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