About us
We help you discover the world through endurance
Ahotu connects you to your next challenge — from your local 5K charity race to global destination marathons and all the races in between. Find, book, and get ready to race worldwide.
60K Events
194 Countries
28 Endurance sports
Our journey
Ahotu began in 2010 as a race calendar for long-distance running, created by French ultrarunner Jean-Loup Fenaux. Since then, we’ve grown — a lot — but we’ve stayed true to our original mission: helping athletes find and prepare for endurance events, both locally and around the world.
Anyone who’s crossed a finish line knows the rush — that unbeatable feeling of accomplishment. At Ahotu, we want as many people as possible to experience that high and use events as powerful motivators to maintain a sustainable, active lifestyle.
Today, Ahotu is more than a calendar. We cover nearly all endurance sports across almost every market worldwide — running, triathlon, cycling, and more. We provide athletes not only with accurate, up-to-date event listings, but also a smooth booking experience, making it as easy to register as it is to discover a race.
We’re proud to collaborate with industry leaders to enhance your race experience. Through our partnership with Garmin, we bring event discovery directly to the Garmin Connect app, making it easier than ever to find races and plan your training. Meanwhile, Strava’s world-class interactive maps on our event pages let you explore course routes in detail, so you can visualise your race before you even hit the starting line.
We hope to be more than a platform — a trusted companion on your journey toward new experiences, new achievements, and unforgettable memories. Because racing is a celebration of what you’re capable of.
Bringing the world’s best destination events to athletes everywhere.
Why athletes around the world choose Ahotu
The World’s Largest Race Directory
Explore over 60,000 events in 194 countries — from global icons to hidden local gems — all carefully curated by our team for quality and accuracy. From road races and triathlons to trail runs and ultra events, Ahotu brings the full spectrum of endurance sports together.
Secure Booking
Book safely with Stripe and other trusted global and local payment options. Your data is always protected.
Price Guarantee, No Service Fees & Refundable Booking
Never pay more than the organiser's price — we offer a price match guarantee and never charge service fees. Plus, with our optional Refundable Booking add-on, you’re covered if life gets in the way.
Exclusive Access
Gain entry to premier international events you won’t find on other platforms.
Route Insights
Visualise the course before race day with Strava-powered route maps — the world’s largest collection of verified race routes.
Verified Reviews
Make confident decisions with feedback from real athletes in our global endurance community.
Localised for You
Browse and book in your local language and currency, with events and payment options tailored to your region. Discover curated event lists like Boston Qualifiers, beginner triathlons, or scenic mountain trails — powered by our rich tagging system.
Trusted Partners That Power Your Journey
We team up with industry leaders to help you prepare smarter, race stronger, and cross every finish line with confidence.
Partner
Prepare and compare races with interactive, Strava-powered route maps. Ahotu hosts the world’s largest collection of verified course data. Sync the routes with your devices and explore race profiles before race day. In addition, you can join the Ahotu Strava Club to stay updated on new events and connect with fellow athletes.
Partner
Add any Ahotu event to Garmin Connect to unlock adaptive training plans designed for your goal race. Stay on track with structured race schedules available on both web and mobile — synched with your Garmin device.
Partner
Fuel your performance with hydration, nutrition, and recovery products from over 300 trusted brands. Through our partnership with The Feed — the world’s largest nutrition marketplace — you’ll enjoy flexible subscriptions, expert guidance, and exclusive athlete discounts.
Partner
Make your race day unforgettable with a personalized iTAB Medal Ribbon Hanger — a custom memento with your name and finish time that you can easily add at checkout. With a lifetime warranty, iTAB ensures that even if you miss your event, you can use it for a future one.
Supporting Race Organisers
We also work closely with partners to support race directors with admin, marketing and reach.
What Does Ahotu Mean?
Long ago, Polynesian wayfinders crossed the vast Pacific using only the stars, winds, and their instincts — no GPS, no apps, just pure skill. They believed movement — through water, across land, or within the spirit — was the essence of life.
In many Polynesian languages, “aho” means breath, lifeline, or connection, while “tu” means to stand, rise, or persist — the very mindset of endurance. Combined, Ahotu can be understood as “the breath that keeps us moving.”
Just like those ancient navigators, today’s athletes push forward with every breath, rising to meet each challenge. Every runner, rider, swimmer, and modern wayfinder moves not by the stars — but by determination, grit, and maybe a little stubbornness.
Ahotu isn’t just a name. It’s a reminder that every race is a journey, every breath fuels the next step, and endurance is as much mental as it is physical.
And how do you pronounce it?
However you like. After all, it’s your journey.
We’re here to help you explore new places, discover unforgettable races, and join a global community that moves forward together one step at a time.