Name: TenneT POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast 2026
Start: 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-06-28T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Trebgaster Badesee, Trebgast

POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast

About POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast

The TenneT POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast is one of the oldest and most traditional triathlon events in Upper Franconia. In 2026, the 43rd edition will take place on Saturday, June 28, at Trebgast lake — organized by ATS Kulmbach, one of the region's leading triathlon clubs. The course combines swimming in the clear waters of the lake with cycling and running segments through the hilly Fichtelgebirge foothills. Over four decades of tradition have earned the competition a firm place on the German popular triathlon calendar. Anyone who competes in triathlon in Upper Franconia knows Trebgast.

Dates 28 Jun — 28 Jun 2026

Venue Trebgast (09477)

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Edition 2026

POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast — edition 2026

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The 43rd TenneT POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2026, at Trebgast lake. Registration has been open since December 1, 2025, via zeitgemaess.info — with early-bird discounts. The deadline for the guaranteed finisher gift is May 15, 2026. Several distances are offered, from introductory to Olympic triathlon and team relays.

The 43rd edition of the Trebgast triathlon maintains the format and concept of previous years: popular triathlon character, multiple distance categories, swimming in the lake, cycling and running routes through the Fichtelgebirge foothills.

Registration is exclusively online via the platform zeitgemaess.info. ATS Kulmbach will publish the exact course map, competition rules, and start times shortly before the event on the official festival website.

Highlights POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast 2026

43rd edition, swimming in Trebgast lake, multiple distance categories for beginners and ambitious triathletes, guaranteed finisher gift for registrations by May 15, 2026.

Programme POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast 2026

Schedule June 28, 2026 — POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast

The detailed daily schedule with start times per category will be published by ATS Kulmbach shortly before the event. As usual, the race day will include:

Early morning — Athlete arrival, transition area check-in
Morning — Start of the Olympic Triathlon / main distance
Midday — Start of the popular triathlon distance
Afternoon — Introductory triathlon and team relays
Late afternoon — Award ceremony and finisher gifts

Courses: Swimming in Trebgast lake, cycling and running routes through the hilly Fichtelgebirge foothills around Trebgast. Registration: zeitgemaess.info.

Prices POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast 2026

Entry fee varies by distance and registration time. Early-bird discount expected until spring 2026. Spectators: Free admission.

Practical information

Practical information — POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast

Getting there

By car via the A 9 (exit Bayreuth-Nord) and the B 85 to Trebgast — follow signs for "Badesee". From Trebgast train station (Bayreuth–Hof line), it's about 1.5 km to the lake. Ample parking is available on race day.

Registration

Online via zeitgemaess.info since December 1, 2025. Early-bird discounts available; deadline for finisher gift: May 15, 2026.

On-site

Transition area, aid stations, medical staff, and a snack bar at the lake. Spectators are welcome — free admission. Accommodation available in Trebgast, Kulmbach (10 km), or Bayreuth (20 km).

Over 40 years of triathlon in Trebgast

The POWERTRIATHLON Trebgast has been held since 1984 — in 2026, the race will mark its 43rd edition. This makes it one of the oldest continuously held triathlon events in Germany. Organized by ATS Kulmbach (Allgemeiner Turn- und Sportverein Kulmbach), the race has evolved over the decades from a regional popular triathlon into an event known beyond the region.

Trebgast lake as an ideal competition venue

The venue is Trebgast lake at Weiherweg 4 — a 16-hectare natural swimming area with clear water in the Kulmbach district. The lake offers ideal conditions for the swimming leg: calm, clearly defined, with well-kept grassy areas on the shore for families and companions. The cycling and running routes lead through the hilly Fichtelgebirge foothills — scenically attractive and athletically challenging.

Courses and Categories

The race offers several distances, from introductory (Schnupper) to popular (Volks) to Olympic triathlons, as well as team relays. Full details and distances are accessible via the official registration and results page by zeitgemaess.info. Registration for 2026 has been open since December 1, 2025, with early-bird discounts available, and the registration deadline for the guaranteed finisher gift is May 15, 2026.

Trebgast and the Fichtelgebirge foothills

Trebgast is a market town with around 1,800 inhabitants in the Kulmbach district, in the state of Bavaria. It lies on the southern edge of the Fichtelgebirge and is connected to Bayreuth and Hof via the Schiefe Ebene (legendary steep railway line). The lake is a popular local recreation spot for the entire region in summer — the POWERTRIATHLON serves as its annual sporting highlight.

What makes the POWERTRIATHLON special

The competition has retained its character as a popular triathlon: introductory triathletes and ambitious athletes start on the same day, and the audience consists of families, clubs, and Trebgast citizens. Sponsor TenneT, the supra-regional transmission system operator, enables the organizers to provide professional logistics within a family atmosphere — this is what sets it apart from purely commercial competitions.