Meteorological forecasts indicate that Typhoon Chanthu may impact Challenge Shanghai. Adjustments set out below are implemented in accordance with Document Hu Ti Sai〔2026〕No.113 issued by the Shanghai Municipal Sports Bureau and suspension standards from the Chinese Triathlon Association.
For your safety, supporting offline activities have been adjusted in advance:
Friday, 23 October Time table – Update:
● 09:00‑16:00: Athlete packet collection at Main Event Village, Shanghai Bay National Forest Park
● 14:30‑16:00: Open‑water swim practice at the swim start point.
● No bike check-in will be available on this day.
The Main Event Village at Shanghai Bay National Forest Park will cease public access at 16:00 on 23rd. The final athlete shuttle bus departs from Gate 1 of Shanghai Bay National Forest Park for Grand Mercure Lingang Hotel at 16:30.
All side‑events originally planned at Shanghai Bay National Forest Park (including the race briefings) will be relocated indoors to Grand Mercure Hotel on Friday afternoon:
● 16:45‑17:15: Chinese‑language Technical Briefing (Grand Mercure Ballroom)
● 17:15‑17:45: Pro & Age‑Group Elite Sharing Session (Grand Mercure Ballroom)
● 17:45‑18:15: English‑language Technical Briefing (Grand Mercure Ballroom)
● 18:15‑20:15: Pre‑Race Welcome Dinner (Grand Mercure Ballroom)
Hotel Address: Grand Mercure Hotel No.288 Yunying Road, Shanghai (上海临港美爵酒店：上海市奉贤区云樱路288号)
The Organising Committee will publish an official assessment for Saturday’s race no later that 17:00 on Friday 23 October.
Due to weather uncertainty, the event may face a delayed start, conversion to aquathlon, rescheduling or cancellation. All measures will follow official safety‑suspension rules. Please prepare flexible personal travel arrangements.
Monitor our official WeChat account and athlete groups for updates. For enquiries, please contact event customer service.
Challenge Shanghai Organising Committee
