Challenge Gallipoli - Turkey

In Gallipoli, where war turns into brotherhood, pay your respects to them with Triathlon while the spirits in the historical ruins whisper to you.

Challenge Gallipoli Triathlon, which combines historical features and natural beauties, will bring together national and international athletes in 02 June2024.

The middle-distance race, which will pass through historical monuments and natural beauties, is one of the most prestigious triathlon races for Türkiye.

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Event details and schedule

Amidst the echoes of history, the rugged beauty of Gallipoli whispers tales of resilience and sacrifice, where the very soil beneath our feet is enriched with the spirit of those who stood undaunted, forging an indelible legacy for generations to come

Challenge Gallipoli, a member of the Challenge Family, is a special challenging course surrounded by historical and natural beauties. The race starts from the Old Gendarmerie Pier. Triathletes complete the first stage with a 1900-meter swim in cool waters, paying their respects to those sleeping in the depths after the apocalyptic days 109 years ago. Imagine athletes swimming over the underwater ruins of World War I, feeling the unique spirits, as they stroke the sea that bears witness to the history of Gallipoli.

After finishing the swimming stage, the athletes hop on their bikes and pedal towards ANZAC Cove and its monuments, named after the ANZACs, soldiers from Australia and New Zealand 109 years ago. Athletes who reach Kemikli turn back from here and proceed to Büyük Anafarta. Then, it passes through the trenches where two bullets meet in the air, where the clashes are nose-to-nose, and through the lands bearing the traces of the Çanakkale Land Wars, where soldiers who were enemies while fighting and friends during the ceasefire slept together, and Conkbayırı, where Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK said to his soldiers, "I order you to die, not to attack." They climb the steep slopes, and this climb is considered one of the most grueling parts of the race

Leaving Conkbayırı behind, athletes pass in front of the Gestas Ferry Pier and head to Alçıtepe village. This stage offers a moment of respite amidst the tranquility and natural beauty of the village. They make their return from Zıgındere beach and complete the 90-kilometer bike stage back at the Old Gendarmerie Pier.
Dismounting their bikes, athletes now head to Anzac Cove for the final running stage. This 21-kilometer course is completed over three laps, immersing competitors in the deep stories of the historical peninsula. Crossing the finish line, athletes experience not just a physical endurance test but also the unique historical ambiance of Gelibolu.
Challenge Gallipoli offers athletes not only a race, but also an adventure among historical and natural beauties where they can feel the spirit of these lands. The athletes' experience is shaped by their awareness of the historical texture around them, as well as their physical and mental strength and endurance. This event promises an experience that will push participants' physical, mental and spiritual limits.