Challenge Family has made a ‘decisive return’ to North America with the announcement a new middle distance race, SAIL Challenge Cap Québec powered by Argon 18, set in the heart of the Canadian UNESCO World Heritage city.
The announcement of the new event in Québec, Canada, follows hot-on-the-heels of Challenge Family entering the Middle East market with Challenge Israman in Israel.
Set to take place on July 19-21, 2024, SAIL Challenge Cap Québec features racing for a mix of ages and abilities over a variety of distances. The race weekend culminates in the flagship middle distance race, featuring ‘a world-class professional field’.
“What a privilege, honour and joy it is to organise such a major sporting event in the magnificent city of Québec, an event that will bring the community together around a passion for endurance sport, physical activity and the great outdoors!” said Dominique Piché, Race Director of SAIL Challenge Cap Québec.
“I hope SAIL Challenge Cap Québec, powered by Argon 18, will quickly become a source of great pride for the people of Québec City, so they can enjoy taking part as athletes, supporters, spectators, volunteers or stakeholders in the organisation.”
Challenge Family CEO, Jort Vlam said “Athletes have been asking us for many years when we will return to North America, but it was important for us to wait for the right time, the right destination, and the right partner.
“We believe we’ve found all of that with SAIL Challenge Cap Québec, and we can’t think of a more fitting location to make a memorable return to North America. We look forward to working with Dominique and the city of Québec to build Challenge Cap Québec into one of the region’s premiere sports events.”
The arrival of Challenge Family on the Canadian triathlon calendar has been welcomed by top Canadian professional athlete, Lionel Sanders, who said “I am very excited to hear the announcement of the new Challenge Family race in Québec.
“Every time I go to Québec it feels like I am at a hometown race, and the support is overwhelming. From the description of the event, it is promising to be quite picturesque and lends itself to be extremely spectator friendly.”
Fellow Canadian professional, Paula Findlay, said “I’m thrilled to hear of the new Challenge Family race in Québec, Canada next year.
“Opportunities to race in my home country don’t happen very often, and they always have an extra special feel. The home country advantage is real, and the crowd support at Canadian races is unreal. I have no doubt that Challenge will put on a world class event at this brand new venue, with a spectacular backdrop.
The SAIL Challenge Cap Québec middle distance course showcase the city of Québec and its surroundings. The event kicks off with a 1.9km swim in Bassin Louise, surrounded by yachts and old-town Québec.
The bike course, a four-lap, 90km route, marks the first time the highway will be closed this long for an event. Athletes will experience an out-and-back ride along the St Lawrence River, featuring views of Île d’Orléans and the city.
Returning to T2, the run takes participants on a flat course through a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Athletes will explore Québec City along quays 21 and 22 of the port, followed by a scenic run along the Rivière Saint-Charles, offering vistas of Île d’Orléans, the St Lawrence River, and its many boats.
The race concludes at the Port of Québec Agora, on the banks of the St Lawrence River, with a panoramic view of the iconic Château Frontenac.
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