Challenge Florianópolis
About the race
Challenge Florianópolis features middle distance triathlon racing along one of Brazil’s most beautiful coastlines on the ‘Magic Island’.
5 Reasons to Race:
- World famous beaches
- Swimming off the most beautiful coastlines in Brazil
- Fast, flat bike course taking in the best of the 'Magic Isle'
- One of Brazil's most popular destinations for families
- So popular, there are two races a year!
Race Director: Carlos Fernando de Menezes
What your entry includes
The course
Swim: One lap 1.9 km swim. Bike: Two laps of 45 km (90 km total) with 1,151 m elevation for middle distance. Run: Three laps make up the 21.1 km half marathon with 117 m elevation for middle distance.
Conditions
Average air temperature: 25°C
Average water temperature: 24°C
Average wind speed: 17 KPH
Race Categories
The event offers multiple distances for all ages and skill levels:
- Middle Distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run
- Sprint Distance: 750 m swim, 30 km bike, 7 km run
- Junior Challenge: 100-400 m swim, 1-8 km bike, 500 m-2 km run
- Fun Run: 7 km run
Location
City insight: Florianópolis
Florianópolis is an island city in southern Brazil with more than forty beaches, lagoons, dunes and hills, popular for trail running, surfing and open-water sports. The climate is humid subtropical: summers (December to February) are hot, humid and the busiest season, autumn (March to May) is warm and settled, winters (June to August) are mild with some cool rainy days, and spring (September to November) is warm and fresh. Autumn and spring are the most comfortable seasons for racing, and the sea is warm enough for swimming in summer and early autumn. It has an international airport and a bridge to the mainland.