Challenge Forte Village
Challenge Forte Village is the Challenge Family half distance in Sardinia, listed for Sunday 25 October 2026 at Pula, south of Cagliari: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run. It closes the Italian Challenge calendar for the year, three weeks after Sanremo.
The race takes its name from the Forte Village resort that hosts it, which is the practical point: accommodation and the race site are the same place, and Cagliari airport is about 40 minutes away. Late October in southern Sardinia is warm rather than hot, the sea is still swimmable, and the date makes it the natural last race for anyone whose season started in spring. Registration runs through challengefamily.com. No earlier edition is on file here, so wave times and the exact course await the organiser's publication.
Who it's for
Built for experienced triathlon athletes.
Good fit if you…
- are experienced in triathlon and want a hard race
Maybe not if you…
- are brand-new to triathlon: start with something shorter
What should you know about Challenge Forte Village?
- Date
- Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Format
- Half / 70.3
- Water temp
- 21°C · 70°F
Need to know
When is Challenge Forte Village 2026?
Challenge Forte Village takes place on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Dates can move year to year, so confirm the exact day on the official race page before you book travel.
How do you register for Challenge Forte Village?
Where does Challenge Forte Village take place?
Pula, Italy
FAQs
What do athletes ask about Challenge Forte Village?
Where is Challenge Forte Village held?
Challenge Forte Village is held in Pula, Italy. The race page has the venue location and a map, and links straight through to the official site for the precise start area.
What distances can you race at Challenge Forte Village?
Challenge Forte Village offers Half / 70.3. The Half / 70.3 is a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike and 21.1 km run. Pick your distance and enter on the official site. Each format usually has its own start wave and cut-offs.
How hard is Challenge Forte Village?
Challenge Forte Village is rated competitive (4/5) for difficulty on FindMyNextRace, based on its distance, terrain, and the level of the field. Use that as a guide and match it to your current fitness before you commit.
What's the water temperature at Challenge Forte Village?
The swim at Challenge Forte Village is around 21°C (70°F), based on the official average for the venue. Water temperature drives wetsuit rules, so check the organiser's current wetsuit policy before race day.
How do I enter Challenge Forte Village?
You enter Challenge Forte Village through the official organiser. Registration is handled on their site, and FindMyNextRace links you straight there. Places for popular editions can sell out early, so register as soon as entry opens.
Is Challenge Forte Village part of a race series?
Yes, Challenge Forte Village is part of the Challenge Family series. Series events often share a qualification, points, or championship pathway, so if you're chasing the series, check how this race fits its calendar.
How should I train for Challenge Forte Village?
Training for Challenge Forte Village depends on your target distance and current fitness. Most athletes follow a structured block of 12–20 weeks for a Half / 70.3 effort. Build a plan tailored to your race date and level with AI Training Plan (https://aitrainingplan.app).
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