Challenge Forte Village Sardinia triathlon to host international professionals

The Challenge Forte Village Sardinia, part of the international Challenge Family triathlon circuit, is scheduled to take place on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, southern Sardinia.

The event features two distances: a sprint race on Saturday and a middle-distance race on Sunday. The middle-distance competition includes a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike course with 1,075 m of elevation gain through Pula, Domus de Maria, Teulada, and Sant’Anna Arresi, and a 21.1 km run along the coast.

Over 50 professional athletes from 12 nations are expected to compete. Notable participants include 2025 men’s winner Lasse Nygaard Priester and 2025 women’s winner Sara Sandrini. The event is designed to cater to both elite professionals and amateur enthusiasts, combining high-level competition with regional tourism.