THE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION

The Championship is borne of the same thing that drives our athletes! The passion to push limits, to perform at our best and enjoy what we do in style.

Hence, THE CHAMPIONSHIP wraps everything into an unforgettable race experience and an unparalleled race venue. Our unique qualifying system celebrates our 35 plus CHALLENGE FAMILY races across the globe. Therefore, every race athletes are able to secure a spot at THECHAMPIONSHIP!

All races are qualification races for THE CHAMPIONSHIP:

One slot for each of the top six (6) finishers in each male and female age group at CHALLENGEFAMILY full distance and middle distance races

One slot for each of the top six (6) finishers of the all-Men relay team at all CHALLENGEFAMILY full and middle distance events (where relays are conducted)

One slot for each of the top six (6) finishers of the all-Women relay team at all CHALLENGEFAMILY full and middle distance events (where relays are conducted)

For relay teams: Team structure at THECHAMPIONSHIP must comprise a minimum of two (2) members of the qualifying team racing at THECHAMPIONSHIP

Slots will roll down in each category up to 12th place

Qualifiers will have two weeks to confirm their spot after the qualifying race after receiving the invite to benefit from Early-Bird pricing

Qualifiers will receive their slot by email after the race

Professional Athlete Slots for THE CHAMPIONSHIP:

There is no time limit, you can take as many years as you want to complete the Tri-Slam.

One slot for each of the top six male professional finishers at all CHALLENGEFAMILY full distance and middle distance races in the qualification period

One slot for each of the top six female professional finishers at all CHALLENGEFAMILY full distance and middle distance races in the qualification period

Slots will not roll down

WORLD BONUS

CHALLENGEFAMILY is proud to have a pro athlete bonus scheme connected to its races. The initiative provides professional athletes with the opportunity to race for a share of a USD 100,000 end-of-season bonus as well as a prize purse at the races.

The USD 100k bonus will pay five deep across both men and women with the top ranked pro taking home $22k, second will earn $14k and third will win $8k, fourth $4k and fifth $2k. Ranking will be decided through a points system based on placings earned.

Athletes are only able to count their best six CHALLENGEFAMILY races during the season, of which no more than one can be a full distance race. In the advent of a tie the prize money will be averaged between the two athletes and corresponding places.

For all other CHALLENGEFAMILY race prize purses and full breakdowns, please go to the individual race websites or contact Belinda Granger: belinda@challenge-family.com