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Challenge Samarkand

calendar_today 12 Sep, 2026

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Challenge Samarkand

About the Event

Experience the ultimate fusion of ancient history and modern endurance at Challenge Samarkand, a spectacular triathlon in the heart of Uzbekistan on 12-13 September 2026. This premier event offers a full weekend of racing, highlighted by a Middle Distance (Half Ironman) triathlon through the UNESCO-listed city, featuring a 1.9km swim, 86km bike, and 21.1km run past iconic turquoise-domed monuments. The weekend also includes a Sprint Distance race, a Women’s 5k Run, a Kids' Run, and exciting team relays, making it a perfect destination for athletes and families. As part of the global Challenge Family series, it combines world-class organization with the breathtaking Silk Road backdrop of Samarkand, creating a truly unique and unforgettable racing adventure. Prepare to race through history in one of the world’s most culturally rich and visually stunning locations.

Races Offered

Sprint

Aug 23, 2025

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Distance — 20 km 5 km

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Type — Multisports

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Sprint Relay

Aug 23, 2025

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Distance — 20 km 5 km

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Type — Multisports

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Middle

Aug 24, 2025

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Distance — 1.9 km 90 km 21.1 km

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Type — Multisports

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Middle Relay

Aug 24, 2025

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Distance — 1.9 km 90 km 21.1 km

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Type — Multisports

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60 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Samarkand.

thermostat Temperature
14.6° / 29.2°
wb_sunny Feels like
11.5° / 25.6°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
11h 21m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
9.8 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
34.0%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:13
nightlight Sunset
18:39

About Samarkand

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Samarkand is the city that is the bejewelled crown of the Silk Road, a rhapsody of ornate Islamic architecture with turquoise domes and soaring tiled minarets. It's one of the twin pillars of the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, and a must-see destination. With a population of 585,000 in 2024 and as many again in the broader metropolis, much of Samarkand is blandly modern, but its extensive Old Town has been well-preserved, and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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