FAQ

Here you can find a few questions you might have about Challenge Sandefjord. If there is anything you can still not find, don’t hestitat to contact us by mail info@challengenorway.no

Common Questions

When is Race Day?

June 28th

How do I enter for the race?

Go to the Active registration platform, and find your race here!

What is the entry fee?

You will fint the entry fees here!

What is included in the entry fee?

Race package, aid stations, pasta party, after food, medal, finisher t-shirt, transportation from Granholmen Camping Saturday and to Granholmen Sunday morning. Happy and focused volunteers:-)

Do I need a license?

YES you DO! Read more about license here!

Can I buy extra tickets for the pasta party to bring family and friends?

Yes you can, at the registration office at Home Hotel Atlantic. Please do so!

We love to see your family and friends at the pasta party.

Can I bring family and friends to the Race Brief?

YES you can. The Race Brief is mandatory for the athletes, and nice to attend for family and friends.

Do have an expo?

Yes we have a small expo at the venue in Badeparken.

Can I sign up as a volunteer?

Ohh yeah! Read more about volunteering here!

Race Information

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Middle Distanse and Olympic+: You have to turn 18 before 31.12.2026 to participate. So if you are 17 on race day, but turn 18 later in the year you can participate.

Supersprint: You have to turn 13 before 31.12.2026 to participate.

What are the Cut-off times?

For the Middle Distance Triathlon:

Swim: 1h 10min
Swim + Bike: 5h 30min
Swim + Bike + Run – all: 8h 30min

 

Olympic + Triathlon
Have to finish swim before 09:10
Have to finish bike before 13:00
Have to finish run before 16:00

Supersprint dont have a cut of time.

What nutrition do you have on race day?

Official nutrition partner is 226ers. You can find information about nutrition here!

Race rules and regulations

Challenge Sandefjord follow the competition rules from the Norway Triatlon (Norges Triatlonforbund). You find the competition rules here!

Race Week

When is bike check in?

Bike check in and after bike Bag check in, is on Saturday ONLY! See time schedule for timings here!
Why not on Sunday morning? We tried check in race morning in 2025, and it is became chaotic. For us, for the neighborhood and the camping resort due to all the traffic.

When can I pick up my race kit?

Race KIT with BIB (start number), Timing Chip, Tatoo and participant gift can be picked up at Home Hotel Atlantic Sandefjord. Timings here!