Sanremo hosts Geoplin Challenge with 800 international athletes

The fifth edition of the Geoplin Challenge Sanremo is scheduled to take place on October 3 and 4, 2026, in Sanremo, Italy. Centered at Portosole, the event is expected to host approximately 800 athletes, surpassing the previous record of 670 participants.

The competition features an international field with athletes from 31 different nations, including representatives from France, Germany, Switzerland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, China, Chile, South Africa, and Australia. About 38% of the participants are foreign nationals.

The event program includes youth races and a swim-and-run competition on Saturday, followed by the main Middle Distance Triathlon and a Sprint Triathlon on Sunday. As part of the Challenge Family circuit, the race serves as a qualifier for The Championship world final. Additional activities include a cycling ride along the Milano-Sanremo route with former professional cyclist Niccolò Bonifazio and a seminar regarding dual careers for student-athletes.