{"id":3891,"date":"2025-06-17T09:07:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/challenge-grancanaria.com\/?p=3891"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:07:22","slug":"challenge-cap-quebec-makes-history-long-distance-triathlon-returns-in-2026-with-exclusive-roth-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/challenge-grancanaria.com\/en\/news\/challenge-cap-quebec-makes-history-long-distance-triathlon-returns-in-2026-with-exclusive-roth-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge Cap Qu\u00e9bec Makes History: Long Distance Triathlon Returns in 2026 with Exclusive Roth Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In a landmark announcement that sent ripples through the global triathlon community, Challenge Cap Qu\u00e9bec has confirmed the return of Long Distance triathlon to the province of Qu\u00e9bec for the first time in three years. Set for June 28, 2026, this long-awaited debut will mark a thrilling new chapter in Canadian endurance sport \u2013 and it\u2019s coming with some serious international firepower.<\/p>\n

Thanks to an exclusive collaboration with the Challenge Roth \u2013 widely regarded as the crown jewel of Long Distance triathlon \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec City is poised to host its first-ever 226K race right in the heart of its historic downtown. The announcement is more than just the return of the distance; it\u2019s a bold statement of ambition. With this move, Challenge Qu\u00e9bec is positioning itself as Canada\u2019s most prestigious triathlon event.<\/p>\n

In an unprecedented gesture that underscores the strength of this new alliance, Challenge Roth will grant guaranteed entry to its 2027 edition \u2013 a race that famously sells out in seconds \u2013 to the\u00a0f<\/strong>irst 200 athletes who register for the 2026 Qu\u00e9bec Long Distance race. For many triathletes, a start line in Roth is a dream that takes years to realize. For 200 lucky athletes, that dream just got a little closer.<\/p>\n

The announcement, made in Qu\u00e9bec City, brought together key figures in the sport: Mayor Bruno Marchand, Challenge Roth CEO Felix Walchsh\u00f6fer, Challenge Cap Qu\u00e9bec Executive Producer Dominique Pich\u00e9, and Jort Vlam, CEO of Challenge Family. Together, they unveiled a vision of a world-class race that bridges continents, connects cultures, and redefines endurance excellence.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the birthplace of triathlon with participants from over 100 nations, we aim to build a bridge between this exciting new race and our legendary event in Roth,\u201d said Walchsh\u00f6fer. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to offer Qu\u00e9bec athletes a unique opportunity to take part in one of the sport\u2019s most storied events.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For Pich\u00e9, the return of Long Distance is personal \u2013 and monumental.<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing Long Distance triathlon back to Qu\u00e9bec alongside a partner as iconic as Challenge Roth is a dream come true,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re not just organizing another race; we\u2019re creating an experience worthy of the world\u2019s greatest. It\u2019s a major leap forward for our athletes, our community, and our city.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Challenge Family CEO Jort Vlam echoed the enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe inaugural Challenge Cap Qu\u00e9bec raised the bar for triathlon in Canada. To now bring the ultimate distance here, in partnership with Roth \u2013 the very origin of Challenge Family \u2013 is an extraordinary milestone. The road to Roth now begins in Qu\u00e9bec.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Registration for the 2026 Long Distance event opens at 10:00 a.m. today, June 17, 2025. Athletes will face a classic and demanding 226 km course: a 3.8 km swim in the Bassin Louise, a 180 km bike ride along the Dufferin-Montmorency Highway, and a 42.2 km marathon run weaving through the Saint-Charles River trails, the Old Port, and ending in the vibrant core of Qu\u00e9bec City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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