14th May 2023
Ekoï Challenge Olympic Distance M
What we like about the Challenge Fréjus is the mix of genres, the accessible aspect, with professionals rubbing shoulders with amateurs – in what other sport can you take part in a race alongside champions, multi-medalists or Olympic winners?
The Amslf Triathlon and the city of Fréjus and Challenge Family, join forces to prepare a fantastic event on the French Riviera
Caution: Competition pass required! More information
Swim
1,5 km
Swimming in the sea in the beautiful sandy beach of Frejus nature base
Mass Start in 2 laps of 750 m with an Australian style exit.
Bike
38 km
A majestic and varied Var course. You will go from the seaside to the Bougnon pass and then evolve on a course in the back country of the Var in a single loop.
Run
10 km
The run will be flat but technical with a sequence of signposting and asphalt passages 100% in the nature base. In a preserved setting in the middle of nature, a very playful run with 2 periods of 5 km.
A natural and protected playground, the nature base is a tailor-made spot to experience an exceptional sport event
A true festival of triathlon open to all: from kids to beginners, including the best international elite D1
A swim in the Mediterranean Sea in crystal clear water, with your feet in the fine sand, you will love the festive atmosphere of the mass start under the sound of the DJ of the Frejus Challenge: adrenaline guaranteed
The hinterland of Var will delight you on the cycling part, an exceptional relief mixing flat parts in the sea, the magnificent Bougnon pass, you will cross the fields of vineyards of the best wines of the south of France, what to feast your eyes …
To conclude, you will run in the nature base in a natural and protected site, very playful course and 100% flat and technical.
Watch the FFTRI teaser of the GRAND PRIX DE TRIATHLON
Challenge Fréjus puts its bags on the Francois Leotard Nature base, a real green lung of the Côte d’Azur with its public beach open all year round.
A 1.5 km long beach of fine sand, bordered by a promenade lined with palm trees or overhung by a path.
The François Léotard nature base is a 135-hectare space of freedom on the seafront.
85 hectares are protected natural areas for outdoor enthusiasts, the rest being used for sports and leisure activities.
Fréjus is a French town located in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
Address of the venue of the Frejus Challenge
Base Nature François Léotard,
1196 Boulevard de la Mer, 83600 Fréjus
Saturday 13 May 2023
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 | Kids / S / M / L / RM Opening and Welcome Bag Recovery + Chip | Exhibitors village |
| 8:30 | Departure Challenge Kids 6-9 years | Plage base nature Francois Léotard |
| 9:00 | Departure Challenge Kids 10-11 years | Plage base nature Francois Léotard |
| 10:00 | Departure Youth Challenge 12-15 years | Plage base nature Francois Léotard |
| 9:00 | Opening village exhibitors | Exhibitors village |
| 11:00 | Podium challenge Kids and Youth | Exhibitors village |
| 13:00 | Departure Grand Prix D1 women fftri (registration on the FFTRI website) | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 16:00 | Departure Grand Prix D1 men fftri (registration on the FFTRI website) | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 17:00 | GP FFTRI Podium | Exhibitors village |
| 17:15 | Opening and entry of bicycles Parc S | Parc (S) Distance |
| 17:45 | Closure of the bike park S | Parc (S) Distance |
| 17:50 | Briefing Challenge Distance S | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 18:00 | Challenge S Departure | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 20:00 | Podium S | Exhibitors village |
| 20:00 | Closing village exhibitors and closing bib and welcome bag |
No bibs will be given on Sunday 14 May morning</span >
Sunday 14 May 2023
| Time | Activity | Localition |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30-6:30 | Entry of bikes Park Middle Distance (L) | Middle Distance Parc (L) |
| 6:50 | Briefing Challenge Middle Distance (L) | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 7:00 | Départ Challenge Middle distance (L) Pro Male | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 7:05 | Départ Challenge Middle distance (L) Pro Female | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 7:10 | Départ Challenge Middle distance (L) Age Group & relay | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 7:00-8:00 | Entry of Bicycles Park Olympic Distance (M) | Middle Distance Parc (M) |
| 8:20 | Briefing Challenge Olympic Distance (M) | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 8:30 | Departure Challenge Olympic (M) | Beach base nature Francois Léotard |
| 9:00 | Opening village exhibitors | Exhibitors village |
| 13:00 | Podium Olympic Distance | Exhibitors village |
| 15:00 | Podium Middle Distance | Exhibitors village |
| 19:00 | Closure of exhibitor village |
