Sunday, 13 September 2026
Aqua Bike
The swim and bike of the Middle Distance, without the run.
Countdown to the start of the Aqua Bike
The race
Why race the Aqua Bike
The swim and bike of the Middle Distance, without the run. After the bike course your time stops as you enter the transition zone. You then take the finish chute at your own pace, running or walking, and collect your medal at the line. This race is the answer for everyone who cannot or does not want to run right now but still wants the full race day.
What you need to know
- Your time stops as you enter the transition zone after the bike course
- You may then take the finish chute at your own pace, running or walking, and collect your medal at the line
- Drafting is prohibited on the entire bike course
- Personal nutrition on the bike is allowed only in the zone at the start of each bike lap, right after the first small climb. There you may stage your own supplies or have supporters hand them to you
- No littering in the personal nutrition zone, take your packaging with you. At the official aid stations you may drop cups and packaging within the station area
- Relay handovers always take place at the bike in the transition zone
Entry fee
What it costs to race
All spots are taken. The overview shows the price tiers that applied in 2026.
Availability
Sold out
All spots are taken.
There is no late entry on site either.
- Plus ÖTRV day licence €16
- Limited to 20 relays
- Open to athletes aged 18 and over
| Category | until 30 Apr 2026 | until 31 Aug 2026 | Late entry on site |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndividualSold out | €189 | €219 | €240 |
| RelaySold out | €195 | €225 | €250 |
All prices in euros per person or per relay. All spots are taken, late entry on site is not possible.
Registration runs externally via Pentek Timing.
Course
The Aqua Bike course
Map, elevation profile and the description metre by metre. All laps start and finish at the Bellevue Alm lido.
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Swim
A triangular course swum anti-clockwise, starting and finishing at the Bellevue lido. The Middle Distance swims 1.9 kilometres, the Olympic Distance 1.5 kilometres.
- Middle Distance and Aqua Bike in a rolling start from 10:00, everyone together and with no separate elite classification
- In the rolling start, five athletes enter the water every five seconds
- Olympic Distance in three waves: 11:15 male juniors to M40-44, 11:20 M45-49 to M70+ and all relays, 11:25 all women
Bike
Out of the transition zone in front of the Bellevue Alm lido you head onto the Klopeiner See Süduferstraße. After 200 metres turn left towards Georgibergstraße and follow the road to the Unterburg roundabout at the Turmöl petrol station.
Take the first exit there towards Eberndorf, and at the Eberndorf roundabout again the first exit towards Gösselsdorf. Straight on at the Gösselsdorf roundabout, right at the Sittersdorf roundabout. Up the climb towards Rückersdorf, then on towards Sankt Primus and Lake Turner.
After the Turnersee campsite turn right towards Obersammelsdorf at the Turnersee golf course. Take care on the descent to the Süduferstraße. After each lap you turn right onto Georgibergstraße, after the final lap you head back into the transition zone.
- Aid station at kilometre 15.5 after the Heartbreak Hill climb, also known as the Mochoritsch hill
- On offer: gels, bananas, water, cola and isotonic drinks. Gels and isotonic drinks come from 4Endurance
- Personal nutrition zone at the start of each bike lap, right after the first small climb: there you may stage your own supplies or have supporters hand them to you
- No littering in the zone, take your packaging with you. At the aid station, dropping litter within the station area is allowed
- Drafting is prohibited on the entire course
- Bike service on Saturday at the expo and on Sunday morning in the transition zone; there is no mobile service on the course
Good to know
After the bike course you head straight to the finish. Your time stops as you enter the transition zone; there is no run course.
The finish chute is still yours: after transition you walk or run through it at your own pace and collect your medal at the line.
Gels and isotonic drinks at all aid stations, supplied by 4Endurance
- Bike aid stationkm 15.5
Gels, Bananas, Water, Cola, Isotonic drink
Right after the Heartbreak Hill climb, also known as the Mochoritsch hill. The spectator hotspot of the bike course.
Schedule
Your race day at the Aqua Bike
Only the items that concern this race. The complete two-day schedule is under Info.
- 15:00 to 18:00
Race pack pick-up
- evening
Yoga at the lake with die.yogapause.tg
- Sunday's race briefing is held online; the race briefing video is further down this page in English and German.
- Parking at the venue is possible on Saturday only if you arrive before 13:45; on Sunday at any time via the access road from Wasserhofen.
- Yoga at the lake is free with a race number, otherwise it costs 10 euros.
- The organiser reserves the right to make changes depending on participant numbers.
Race briefing
Watch the race briefing
The race briefing for the Middle Distance, Aqua Bike and Olympic Distance is held online. Watch the video at your leisure before race day; at the swim start there is only a short briefing.
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Cut-off
Time limits
Measured from your own start. The finish line closes at around 18:20 on both days.
| Swim | Swim and bike | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
Classification
Classes and prizes
Age groups
There is no age group classification in the Aqua Bike. Awards go to 1st place among women, men and relays.
Prizes and ceremonies
- Finisher medal for everyone
- Awards for 1st place only
Race pack
What's in the starter bag
Pick-up in front of the Bellevue Alm at the times in the schedule. No race pack, no check-in.
- Race number
- Stickers for bike and helmet
- Transition bags for bike, run and streetwear
- Rental timing chip if needed
- Wristband with your race number
- Goodies
Licence and cancellation
The fine print
Day licence
- Middle Distance, Aqua Bike and Olympic Distance€16
- Fun Triathlon€8
- Kids' Triathlonfree
- Relay, one fee for the whole team€6
- The ÖTRV day licence is added during registration.
- With a valid ÖTRV annual licence, no day licence is needed.
- For children the free annual licence is recommended for insurance reasons.
Refunds
A refund of the entry fee is only possible with entry fee insurance, taken out during registration with Pentek Timing.
Without entry fee insurance there is no right to a refund, not even in case of injury or illness.
Anti-Doping
By registering you commit to complying with the anti-doping rules of the Austrian Anti-Doping Federal Act 2021 and the regulations of the competent sports federation. Violations lead to disqualification and are reported to the responsible authorities.
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