In 2021, CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM will again organize the Junior Challenge. This race for school attending youth takes place on Thursday, September 9th. It is being organized together with high school Echnaton on behalf of the KVLO-school sports, Olympic Moves. This makes it a Dutch Championship accessible for both professional athletes and recreational athletes.
During the World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Almere, students are allowed to race on the official course. The distances are adjusted, creating a great challenge for students from secondary education. The students participate in two categories: younger than 16 years and 16 years and older.
In total, students participate in 1/10th of a long distance triathlon! This triathlon is a challenge for which stamina and endurance are needed. All this together make this race a great spectacle!
Swim course
1 lap of 380m
The Junior Challenge starts with one swim lap of 380m in the Weerwater. The start is next to Kunstlinie Almere Flevoland on the Esplanade in Almere Stad. You will swim counterclockwise. The first transition from swimming to the bike takes place on the Esplanade.
Run course
1 lap of 4.2K
From the Esplanade you start your running course through the modern architecture of the city centre.
Every participant receives the Junior Challenge Race Kit: a bag filled with various goodies and gear you’ll need for the race.
Final race kit composition will be available in the Athlete Guide
Registration before 23 July, participation in the Junior Challenge is free. After the 23rd, participation will cost € 2,50 per student. Entry closes the 21st of August or when maximum capacity is reached.
Date | Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9th September | 09:00 – 11:00 am | Registration Junior Challenge | Theatre | |
9th September | 11:00 am | Start Junior Challenge start in two start series: 1st group: pro-athletes, 2nd group: other students | Weerwater | |
9th September | 02:30 pm | Award Ceremony Junior Challenge | Esplanade |
Look at the start list of CHALLENGEALMERE-AMSTERDAM 2021.
You will receive your starting package before the race after you tell us your starting number (will be assigned 1 week prior the race) and show us your ID card.
