Premiere in Amstetten: Volksbank city triathlon for beginners!

Premiere in Amstetten: Volksbank city triathlon for beginners!

Amstetten, Österreich - The highlight for sports enthusiasts in Amstetten will be available in a few days: the Volksbank Stadttriathlon celebrates June 22, 2025, His premiere in the city center. Organized by the Tria Team Lower Austria West in cooperation with the city marketing Amstetten, the event offers both beginners and experienced athletes the opportunity to measure themselves in an exciting competition.

The event is aimed primarily at hobby and recreational athletes. With a focus on a broad participation of athletes from Amstetten and from the adjacent federal states and neighboring countries, the organizers hope for a large starter field. A maximum of 200 individual starters and 30 relay teams will be at the start of the triathlon.

route and disciplines

The disciplines are designed for compact routes: it is swums 300 meters in the water, followed by 9.1 kilometers of cycling and a final run over 3 kilometers. The individual route guides are as follows:

• swimming: 300 meters in the city pool with an interval of 15 seconds.
• cycling: After a 1.5 km long access, five rounds follow through the city center, which include a total of about 10 kilometers.
• run: three rounds of 3 kilometers through the city center, which leads across the main square.

The transition zones are located in the city pool and on the main square, where the finish also takes place. This is accompanied by numerous fans and spectators who cheerfully cheer on the athletes.

supporting program and views

An extensive supporting program will frame the triathlon. Moderation, music and cheerleaders in the start and finish area create a mood. A gastronomic offer along the route rounds off the event. The Mayor of Amstettner Christian Haberhauer and the club chairman Franz Freinberger also expressed a positive statement about the event, which further increases the anticipation.

sports and economic councilor Gerhard Irxenmayer emphasizes the importance of the triathlon for the city and sees it an enrichment for the region and the sports city of Amstetten. The organizers are convinced that the triathlon will become an integral part of the sports calendar in the city in the coming years.

The preparations are in full swing, and those responsible are looking forward to welcoming the participants on June 22nd. For everyone who is thinking about taking part in a triathlon, this event offers the perfect opportunity to gain initial experience and become part of a great community. The 1. Volksbank Stadttriathlon in Amstetten promises to become a spectacular event!