GEWOBA City Triathlon Bremen
Swimming, Cycling, Running in the heart of Überseestadt
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Triathlon in the Heart of Bremen's Überseestadt
If you love endurance sports, the GEWOBA City Triathlon Bremen is a must-have date in your summer calendar. The centre of the action is the Europahafen in Überseestadt – the harbour district where one of Bremen's most vibrant new city quarters has grown from old warehouses and quayside edges. Right here, you start with the swim directly in the harbour basin, cycle your laps through the district, and run along the Weser to the finish line.
Five Competitions for Every Level
The format is deliberately broad. The popular triathlon over 0.5 kilometres of swimming, 20 kilometres of cycling, and 5 kilometres of running is the ideal introduction. Those who prefer it faster can start the sprint distance (750 metres, 20 kilometres, 5 kilometres). In addition, there is the popular relay competition for teams and the Olympic distance with 1.5 kilometres of swimming, 40 kilometres of cycling, and 10 kilometres of running. This way, you can find – alone or in a team – exactly the format that suits you.
Mass Participation Sport with Hanseatic Atmosphere
Organised by the Bremer Triathlon Verband (Bremen Triathlon Association), the event has grown significantly in recent years: in 2025, around 1,600 registered participants set a new record. The harbour basin, the historic warehouse backdrop, and the flags along the route make the City Triathlon a Volksfest (people's festival) of endurance sports, where spectators can experience the action up close in the middle of the city.
Tips for Spectators
The compact course layout around the Europahafen makes it easy to cheer on your athletes at multiple points. The transition zone, swim exit, and finish area are close together – ideal conditions for a sporty summer day in Überseestadt.
City Triathlon Bremen — edition 2026
On August 9, 2026, the next edition of the City Triathlon is scheduled. The venue is again the Europahafen in Bremen's Überseestadt. From the popular triathlon to the sprint and relay to the Olympic distance, there is a format for every performance level – from beginners to ambitious top athletes. The central point of action is the head of the Europahafen with the start, finish line, and aid station.
Programme City Triathlon Bremen 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026 - Arrival Day
- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Bib collection
Sunday, August 9, 2026 - Race Day
- 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM — Bib collection
- 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM — Check-in Sprint Triathlon and Popular Triathlon Relays
- 10:00 AM — Start Sprint Triathlon (750 m swim | 20 km cycling | 5 km run)
- 10:15 AM — Start Popular Triathlon Relays
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Check-in Olympic Triathlon and Olympic Relays
- 11:20 AM — Start Olympic Triathlon, including Deaf Championships (1.5 km swim | 40 km cycling | 10 km run)
- 11:30 AM — Start Olympic Triathlon Relays
- 12:30 PM — Awards Ceremony Popular Triathlon Relays
- 12:40 PM — Awards Ceremony Sprint Triathlon
- 12:40 PM - 1:30 PM — Check-in Popular Triathlon
- 1:45 PM — Start Popular Triathlon (500 m swim | 20 km cycling | 5 km run)
- 3:20 PM — Awards Ceremony Olympic Triathlon
- 3:45 PM — Awards Ceremony Olympic Triathlon Relays
- 4:00 PM — Awards Ceremony Popular Triathlon
Courses
The swim takes place in the Europahafen (one lap 500 m, sprint 750 m, Olympic 2 x 750 m). The cycling course is a flat 10 km circuit through Überseestadt, Walle, and Gröpelingen (popular and sprint distances 2 laps, Olympic 4 laps) with no drafting allowed according to DTU rules. The running course is a 2.5 km out-and-back route from the transition zone along the Weser towards Schlachte (popular and sprint distances 1 lap, Olympic 2 laps). The Bremen State Championships and the German Deaf Championships will be held as part of the event. The schedule may change at short notice – the official event page is authoritative.
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Getting There
Europahafen, Überseestadt, 28217 Bremen. Easily accessible by tram and bus from the city centre. Due to road closures, travelling by public transport or bicycle is recommended.
Registration
Online registration via the event website. Results will be published after the race via the online results portal.
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Europahafen, Ueberseestadt
Europahafen, Ueberseestadt, 28217 Bremen