Challenge St. Pölten awarded Race of the Year at Challenge Family Awards

While Challenge Family met with Race Directors from around the world this week in Barcelona, last night the week came to a close with the annual Challenge Family Awards. During those Awards, traditionally, the best races of the season – in various components – are named. The Race of the Year was named Challenge St. Pölten.

Athletes vote for the Awards every year. Winning Challenge St. Pölten was won by Tom Hug and Lotte Wilms in 2023.

Below is the full list of Challenge Family Awards presented:

Race of the Year – Challenge St Pölten, Austria

Best Race Venue – Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, Spain

Best New Race – Challenge Barcelona, Spain
Best Swim – The Championship, Slovakia
Best Bike – DATEV Challenge Roth, Germany
Best Run – Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, Spain

Best Finish Line Party – DATEV Challenge Roth, Germany
Best Fans – Challenge Almere-Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Best Pasta Party – The Championship, Slovakia
Best After Race Food – Challenge Peguera-Mallorca, Spain

Best Video Content – Challenge Samarkand
Most Eco Friendly – Challenge St Pölten, Austria
Most Family-Friendly – Challenge Kaiserwinkl-Walchsee, Austria