Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee takes place on Sun, Jun 27, 2027 in Walchsee, Austria. The main route is 113.9 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 27, 2027
- Start
- Walchsee 🇦🇹
- Distance
- 113.9 km
- Climbing
- 1,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee is a middle-distance triathlon featuring a swim in crystal-clear Lake Walchsee, a challenging bike course through the Tyrolean Alps, and an undulating run around the lake.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee demands sustained multi-sport endurance over a middle-distance triathlon course featuring significant climbing on the bike and an undulating run.
Middle-distance endurance
The 113.9 km total distance requires continuous output across three distinct disciplines, demanding efficient pacing and aerobic stamina over several hours.
Alpine climbing capacity
The 1200 m of elevation gain concentrated primarily on the bike leg through the Tyrolean Alps demands robust climbing strength and sustained power output on ascents.
Undulating run durability
The run course around Lake Walchsee features continuous elevation changes, requiring durable running legs to maintain form and pace after a demanding bike section.
A middle-distance triathlon lasting between four and seven hours requires a consistent carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour during the bike and run legs to sustain energy levels.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee is 44 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base32 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Apr 5, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · May 17, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jun 7, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jun 21, 2027 – Jun 27, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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