Travel Itinerary – (Provisional – based on 2020 event and subject to change)

(Arrival day 7 night itinerary) Tuesday 31 August 2021

You can either, make your own way to our hotel of your choice (in either Roth or Nuremberg), or you can give us your flight arrival times for Munich airport and we can come and collect you. You will be staying, for 7 nights, at your chosen hotel, on a bed and breakfast basis (with breakfasts included).

Munich airport arrivals

Today we will provide airport transfers from Munich Airport. These transfers are at set times throughout the day, so, depending on your flight arrival time, you may have to wait a short time for your transfer. From Munich airport, we will provide transfers at the following times: 09.00, 13.00 and finally 17.00. Please note that the times shown indicate when the transfer will LEAVE the airport, so, if you land before the time shown, but are not through baggage collection etc in time, then you may have to wait until the next one arrives.

If you are planning on arrival after the last advertised transfer, then we can offer late arrival transfers at a supplement of € per person. These late transfers have limited capacity, and will depart from Munich airport at 19.00 and 21.00. Private or group transfers can be arranged on request.

Wednesday 1 September 2021

Today will begin with a meeting in front of your hotel at 07:30. Your team leader will take you for an easy run (approx 30 minutes). This evening, the Challenge Roth Tours Team will host a  Team Welcome Evening, including a buffet- style meal in Roth. Come along to meet the other team leaders and members.

(Arrival day 4/5 night itinerary) – Thursday 2 September 2021

Munich airport arrivals

Today we will provide transfers from Munich Airport. These transfers will take place at set times throughout the day, so, depending on the arrival time of your flight, you may be  have a small wait for the next transfer.

• 09.00, for those who arrived late the night before, or those who are on early flights
• 13.00 departure for arrivals between 08.00 and 12.00
• 17.00 departure for arrivals between 11.00 and 16.00

Please Note: the transfers depart from the airport at the above times, so if you land before the advertised times, but are not through baggage collection etc by departure, you may have a wait before the next one.

Today’s Schedule (7 night itinerary)

At 07.30 we will meet you, in front of your hotel, and we will take you out on an easy run of approximately 20-30 mins. Our Head Tour leader Shane Smith will  be available to offer a race briefing to athletes who did not make it to the welcome dinner.

From 15.00 until 16.00 you will have the opportunity to meet our team in the hotel reception. Now you can collect your bags, stickers, shirts, and hats if you haven’t done so already.

At 16.30 we will offer transport to the race expo. Here you will be able to register and check out the exhibitors and stalls at the expo.  You can even enjoy some downtime at the Erdinger Hutte.  Transport back to the hotel departs from the expo at 20.30.

Friday 3 September 2021 –  Orientation for SWIM/RUN & BIKE COURSE (Athletes Only)

Between 07.00 and 12.30 today, we will do our swim/run and bike course orientation. Upon arrival at the swim start you will walk to the canal with the bus leader. Our former Pro Triathlete guide will be able to offer you advice for the course. After you have had your swim/run, you will be able to familiarize yourself with the transition area, after which we will head back to the bus for a bike course orientation. We should arrive back at the hotel at approximately 12:00.

From 15.00 until 16.00  in the afternoon, you have have the opportunity to collect your bags, shirts and hats, plus the stickers you will require for your bike and gear in the hotel foyer (if you have not already done so).

At 17.00 this afternoon, we will collect you and take you, by bus, to Roth for race registration (if you have not already registered). You will have another chance now to look around the expo and attend the Challenge Roth welcome dinner. The bus will return to the hotel at 20.30.

Saturday 4 September 2021 – (Registration/bike check day)

After breakfast we will collect your bike, from your hotel, at 10:30. Today we will transfer your bikes to the swim start, and bike storage area at transition 1 which is in Hilpolstein.  We have arranged, with the race organisers to collect your bike, and your bike and run bags, on your behalf, after you finish racing on Sunday. This will give you the chance to relax, and soak in the celebrations, at the finish with your family and friends without having to worry about making your way over to T2 to collect the items.

At 13.00 we will leave for Hilpolstein, the bike and bike gear check-in (where your bike will already be waiting for you).  We will then drive to Roth for the Race Briefing (departing from Hilpolstein at 14:30 ), which will take place at 15:00. After this we will return to your hotelsm, leaving at the end of the briefing at approximately 16:00. You must hand in your run bag only, today at Hilpolstein (T1). Your bike bag will be placed at swim exit the next morning, so be sure to bring this with you, on race day, tomorrow.

We estimate arrival back at your hotel at about 17.00, so you will be free to grab some food and get plenty of relaxation in ahead of your big day.

Sunday 5 September 2021, Challenge Roth 2021

On Race Day, a specially prepared early breakfast will be available, at the hotel, from 03.00. After you have eaten you will take the bus over to Roth for the swim start of your Challenge Roth 2021 race.

You will need to bring your bike bag with you this morning and they will need to be put in your spot at the swim exit. The buses will start leaving for Roth and head to the swim start, from 04.30, with transport for both athletes and spectators .

Spectator’s information after the swim 

After the swim you will walk through Hipolstein, along the cobblestoned streets, and past the charming cafés, towards the ‘Solar Berg’. This is the most famous climb on the course and will have an atmosphere reminiscent of Dutch Corner on Le Tour de France. It is approximately a 4km round trip to walk, from swim start, to Solar ,and back to the buses. Spectator buses will be available, for transport back to Roth from Hilpolstein . The buses will leave the Swim Start area at the following times; 11:30, 12:00 and 12:30. We will meet at the drop off point on the north side of the bridge, before making our way back to Roth to watch the remainder of the marathon and finish of the race.

Athlete and Spectator Returns after Race

Your kit bags and bike will be collected by us. We will look after them for you, then transport them back to your hotels. Buses will be available to return both athletes and spectators to their hotels from 19.00. These will run every 2 hours until  approximately 23.30 (20 mins after the fireworks).

Swim, Bike, and Run your heart out! Enjoy the electric atmosphere of this international and truly incredible event. The highlights will include the bike section on Solar Hill and the spectacular finish arena in Roth, so be sure to be there!

(Departure day for 4 night itinerary) – Monday 6 September 2021, Awards Ceremony 

Today the Challenge Roth Tours buses will arrive at 10.00 to collect you from your hotel and take you to the awards ceremony. They will return you to your hotel for approximately 13:00. Before the award ceremony begins please meet, for a group photo, at the Erdinger Hutte. This will give you a chance to meet and thank Felix and his team who run the best event in the world!

4 night itinerary guests only, please check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport and home (alternatively you can book one of our departure airport transfers). Please give the time of your flight departure from either Nuremberg or Munich airport at the earliest opportunity.

NOTE: As this is the day after the event, and the event and post- race celebrations finish very late,we only accommodate airport transfers from Munich Airport for flights departing after 10.00 and for Nuremberg Airport flights departing after 09.00. If you wish to book an earlier flight, we advise that you book a private transfer.

(Departure day 5 night and 7 night itineraries) – Tuesday 7 September 2021 

Please check out of the hotel and make your way to the airport and home (alternatively you can book one of our departure airport transfers). Please give the time of your flight departure from either Nuremberg or Munich airport at the earliest opportunity.