Kallinchen Triathlon

Overall score 3.5Very good
Thin evidence2 sources#91 of 244 sprint triathlons

Kallinchen, Germany · 0.75 / 26 / 5 km

Race day Sun 29 Aug 2027

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Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 26 km (16.2 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run. Current organizer: 750 m / 26 km / 5 km (0.47 / 16.2 / 3.1 mi). The run changed in 2026; older reports describe a longer version.

Is it right for you?

First timer
Doable3.4
PR potential
Fast3.5
Wetsuit swim
Coin flip3.4
Swim support
Good3.5
Crowds
Strong4.3

Watch out: The sprint bike is longer than standard at 26 km (16.2 mi). All 5

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

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Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • Village residents encourage athletes throughout repeated run laps.
  • Fast, mostly flat cycling beside a lakeside race base.

Watch out for

  • The sprint bike is longer than standard at 26 km (16.2 mi).
  • Secure equipment before the cobbled bike section.
  • Earlier reports describe strong crosswinds and a confusing bike lap junction.
  • The run changed in 2026; older reports describe the previous course.
  • Parking is 1 km (0.62 mi) away and vehicles cannot leave until roads reopen.

Latest or next race

Sun 29 Aug 2027

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What racers say

Overall score 3.5 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved4.0

    Independent club athletes repeatedly praise the welcoming village atmosphere. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Athletes praise organization but report confusion at the bike lap junction. · Medium confidence

  • First timer friendlyDoable3.4

    Friendly atmosphere helps, but the bike is longer than standard and includes cobbles. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.5

    Comparable athlete timing evidence is limited. · Low confidence

Good. Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.

  • Wetsuit legalCoin flip3.4

    Wetsuits were banned in 2024 but worn by a 2025 racer. · Medium confidence

  • Water temperatureComfortable4.1

    A 2025 racer reports water near 20 °C (68 °F). · Low confidence

  • Calm waterMostly calm3.8

    A sheltered lake swim has some contact and a land exit. · Low confidence

  • Swim easeEasy3.9

    The sprint uses one lake lap rather than two. · Low confidence

  • Swim experienceGreat3.8

    Athletes describe a pleasant lake setting, with mixed swim-distance impressions. · Low confidence

  • Swim supportGood3.5

    Athlete accounts do not establish the amount of water support. · Low confidence

Very good. Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.

  • Road surfaceMixed2.9

    Each lap includes a cobbled section that can shake loose equipment. · Medium confidence

  • Road closuresFully closed4.6

    The current organizer says bike roads and run side streets are closed. · Medium confidence

  • Bike sceneryBeautiful3.5

    The available reports give little detail about bike scenery. · Low confidence

  • WindSome wind2.7

    Several athletes describe crosswinds affecting bike handling. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Bike speedFast4.1

    Athletes report quick bike splits on mostly flat laps. · Medium confidence

  • Bike flatnessMostly flat4.4

    Club athletes describe a mostly flat and fast road course. · Medium confidence

  • Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.0

    A lap junction confused some riders into entering transition too early. · Medium confidence

Excellent. Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Crowd supportStrong4.3

    Residents cheer along the village run and its short hill. · Medium confidence

  • Aid stationsGood4.1

    A sprint racer praises numerous water points on a warm day. · Medium confidence

  • Run sceneryBeautiful3.5

    The available reports give limited detail about run scenery. · Low confidence

  • Run conditionsEasy3.5

    The run changed in 2026, so earlier descriptions only partly establish current difficulty. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Run flatnessMostly flat3.5

    Earlier reports describe a short hill; the revised run needs fresh athlete accounts. · Low confidence

Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Conditions vary; a representative temperature range is not established. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    The reports cover too few editions to establish weather reliability. · Low confidence

  • Venue beautyLovely4.0

    The lake and village setting are repeatedly enjoyed by athletes. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy4.3

    Repeated laps and village streets let supporters see athletes several times. · Medium confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    A reliable venue altitude has not been verified. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Race-week room availability is not established. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Race-week accommodation prices are not established. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.6

    Event parking is about 1 km (0.62 mi) from transition. · Medium confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    The reports do not establish airport transfer logistics. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.6

    One venue is convenient, but parked vehicles must wait for roads to reopen. · Medium confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    The reports provide limited town and restaurant information. · Low confidence

Course

Swim, 0.8 km (0.5 mi)

Strandbad Kallinchen, Motzener See

Start
wave

Bike, 26 km (16.2 mi)

Laps
2 laps

Run, 5 km (3.1 mi)

Laps
1 lap

Getting there and staying

Book
Paid parking is about 1 km (0.62 mi) from transition. The organizer says vehicles cannot leave until bike roads reopen around 14:00.

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Key facts

Location
Kallinchen, Brandenburg, Germany
Typical month
August
Distances
0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 26 km (16.2 mi) bike, 5 km (3.1 mi) run

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