It took just twenty seconds this past Monday for Challenge Roth 2026 to sell out – an astonishing pace even by triathlon standards. Within moments, around 5,000 athletes secured their place in one of the world’s most iconic Long Distance races. But for the many thousands who missed out, there’s still hope – thanks to a special opportunity linked to another historic event.
Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, the oldest triathlon in Europe and a proud member of the Challenge Family, is offering athletes a unique chance to win one of the final entry slots for Challenge Roth 2026. By registering and racing in the 2025 edition of Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, participants automatically enter a draw for one of these coveted entries.
This exciting initiative is the result of a collaboration between the organizers of Challenge Roth and Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, two races that together represent nearly a century of triathlon heritage. Notably, winners of the raffle will receive an Entry Slot Code – a guaranteed opportunity to register for Challenge Roth. While the registration fee must still be paid, the code itself bypasses the competitive entry process.
According to the Challenge Almere-Amsterdam website, the mechanics of the promotion are simple and straightforward. For triathletes still dreaming of Roth glory, Almere just became the most strategic stepping stone.
Here’s how the giveaway is structured:
- Group A: Half of the entry slots will be raffled among athletes already registered for Challenge Almere-Amsterdam 2025.
- Group B: The other half will be raffled among the next 100 athletes to sign up, whether for the Long Distance or Middle Distance race.
Winners will be announced within a month, both via direct message and on Challenge Almere-Amsterdam’s website and social media channels.
