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Challenge Xiamen

Name: Challenge Xiamen
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Xiamen

Xiamen, Fujian Sheng, China

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026 – 08 Nov, 2026

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sell $159.64 – $328.47

About the Event

Challenge Xiamen invites triathletes to immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of Tongan Bay's Huandong Romantic Coastal Line. Situated along a pristine 7.9-kilometer golden coastline, this venue offers an unparalleled blend of natural splendor and athletic challenge.
The event features a world-class marathon track that grants full right-of-way for athletes, ensuring a smooth and interference-free race experience. This gradient-free course is meticulously designed to support participants in achieving their personal best times across various distances. Whether you're tackling the Middle Distance (113km), Olympic Distance (51.5km), or Sprint Distance (25.75km) events, each format caters to a range of skill levels and endurance goals.
Challenge Xiamen promises an unforgettable journey through stunning coastal landscapes, vibrant ecological settings, and pristine waters that make this event truly unique. This race is not just about competition; it's about embracing the scenic beauty and pushing personal limits in one of China’s most picturesque locations.
Join us for a day filled with exhilarating moments, breathtaking views, and an atmosphere that celebrates athletic excellence amidst nature’s splendor.

Races Offered

Middle Triathlon

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 113K

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Type — Running

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56 days remaining

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$328.47

Olympic Triathlon

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 51.5K

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Type — Running

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56 days remaining

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$189.50

Sprint Triathlon

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 25.8K

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Type — Running

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56 days remaining

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$159.64

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Xiamen.

thermostat Temperature

17.6° / 26.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.9° / 24.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 30m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:23

nightlight Sunset

17:21

About Xiamen

Learn more about the host city, Xiamen.

Xiamen is a coastal city in Fujian Province in China. It is a very vibrant, affluent and modern place, though by Chinese standards it is a small city — only 5.1 million counting suburbs (2020). It has many non-Chinese residents and a range of restaurants, bars and stores that cater to them. The city also has several universities and some areas popular for tourism. The most important tourist area is Gulangyu, a small island close to downtown which contains some beautiful colonial buildings, is car free, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.