Nafplio Challenge - October 10-11th 2026

The events are open to all athletes. Both the participants and the spectators of the race, have the opportunity to experience a unique sporting event in Tolo and Nafplio, a friendly tourist destination for everyone. The Organization has now been established as an institution in the sporting events of the Municipality of Nafplio -and not by chance, as it has proven that it has both the experience and the infrastructure to organize an unforgettable sporting event.

Calendar / Schedule

Friday, October 9th 2026
17:00 – 21:00: Registration services at the Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City [Attention: the Registration services and Secretariat are not in swimming races area].

Saturday, October 10th 2026 - Swim Events
08:00 - 21:00: Registration services at Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City.
10.30 : Swimming 1.500m (14+) at the Tolo Beach of Psili Ammos
10.45 : Swimming 3.000m (16+) at the Tolo Beach (Psili Ammos)
10.55 : Kids Swimming 300m (8–14 years old) at the Tolo Beach (Psili Ammos)
12.30 : Award ceremonies for Swimming Races at Tolo Beach (Pslli Ammos)
19.30 : Race Briefing for Triathlon & Aquathlon at Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City

Sunday, October 11th 2026 - Nafplio Triathlon
(The Standard and Sprint triathlon events are part of the WTL – Triathlon League)
06.30 - 11.00 : Registration services at the harbor of Nafplio, next to the transition zone.
07.00 - 07.50 : Bike check in for All races
08.00 : Starting of Sprint & Aquathlon
(Sprint: (16+) (Individual – Relay): swimming: 750m, cycling: 24km, running: 5km
Adults Aquathlon: (16+) swimming: 750m, running: 5km)
08.10 : Starting of Standard Race
(Standard: (18+)  (Individual – Relay): swimming: 1500m, cycling: 37km, running: 10km)
11.15 : Starting of the Junior Aquathlon
(Junior Aquathlon: (ages 6–15) Swimming: 150m, Running: 1.5km)
11.45 - 13.30 (Estimated time) : Bike check out*
12.15 : Award ceremonies for Triathlon and Αquathlon at the finish line
* because the change zone contains athletes' personal belongings, individual athlete movements will not be allowed and of course, no bicycles will be allowed to be picked up before the designated time. In case of violation of the above, the athlete is automatically disqualified, without his/her time being recorded.

Notice / Registration
You can see the entire Notice of the Games Here
You can complete your Registration Here

Information
E-mail: contact@why-n.gr, or call: 210-9830680 (website www.why-n.gr)

Did you know that?
The sporting event is organized by the Municipality of Nafplio, in cooperation with "Whynot" company, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, of the Ministry of Tourism and of the GNTO.
The competitions will be conducted on the basis of the ITU rules. The racing schedule may be modified in accordance with the particularities of the race. The representative of the Technical Committee and the Director of the Race are responsible for drawing up and formalizing the race program and for what other may occur.
Benefits to athletes: Commemorative Entry Medal, Electronic timing, Supply of water, soft drinks, isotonic, gels and bananas during the race, Swimming cap, Sports bag with many surprises from the supporters.