The Cave Triathlon
The Cave Triathlon will take place in Kanne (Riemst), Belgium, from Saturday 25 July 2026 to Sunday 26 July 2026. This atmospheric and friendly triathlon is held along the Albert Canal, just 6 km from Maastricht. The organization is in the hands of Bearsports and Sportevents. It's a very supporter-friendly event.
Distances and Courses:
- Sprint Distance: 750m Swim | 30km Bike | 6km Run. Start on Saturday at 16:00. This course includes 1400m of running through the marl caves and 3 laps of the iconic Slingerberg. Maximum 400 athletes. Drafting is permitted. Minimum age 16.
- Long Distance (LD): 1900m Swim | 90km Bike | 21km Run. Start on Sunday at 10:00. This course includes 2800m of running through the marl caves and 3 laps of the iconic Slingerberg. Maximum 700 athletes. Drafting is not permitted. Minimum age 18.
Both events offer a relay/aflossing series option. The full details and regulations for the 2026 courses will be available online later.
Registration Information:
Registrations open on October 10th. The first 400 registered participants will receive a free CAVE triathlon backpack 2026 and can benefit from an early bird rate.
Event Details:
- Dates: July 25-26, 2026
- Location: Kanne (Riemst), Limburg, Belgium
- Organizer: Bearsports and Sportevents