25-26 july 2026 | KANNE
A very atmospheric and friendly triathlon along the Albert Canal, just 6 km from Maastricht. The event is organized by Bearsports and Sportevents.
Participants can choose between a long-distance race with 1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, and 21 km running, or a sprint distance with 750 m swimming, 30 km cycling, and 6 km running. Both distances can also be raced in relay format.
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25-26 july 2026
THE CAVE TRIATHLON
A beautiful triathlon in Kanne (Riemst), set in and around the Albert Canal, just a stone’s throw from Maastricht. A truly spectator-friendly event.
Registrations open on October 10. The first 400 participants will receive a stunning CAVE Triathlon 2026 backpack AND benefit from an early bird rate.
The Cave Triathlon is an organisation of
ATHLETE'S GUIDE
COMPLETE INFORMATION & RULES
AVAILABLE ONLINE SOON
SPRINT
750m SWIM | 30km BIKE| 6km RUN
SHORT DISTANCE
START 16.00 SATURDAY
- Total 1,400 m run through the marl caves
- 3 climbs of the iconic Slingerberg by bike
- Relay option available
- Maximum 400 athletes
- Only overall ranking Men & Women
- Minimum age: 16 years
- License not required
- Drafting allowed
- Winning time 2025: Wout van Nuffelen – 1h16
- Winning time 2025: Joyce Caro – 1h30
- Cut-off times: swim = 30 min, swim + bike = 1h45
LD
1900m SWIM | 90km BIKE| 21km RUN
LONG DISTANCE
START 10.00 SUNDAY
- Total 2,800 m run through the marl caves
- 3 climbs of the iconic Slingerberg by bike
- Relay option available
- Maximum 700 athletes
- Rankings: Overall Men & Women, plus 40+, 50+, 60+
- Minimum age: 18 years
- License not required
- Drafting not allowed
- Winning time 2025: Johan Driesen – 3h39
- Winning time 2025: Christine Verdonck – 4h20
- Cut-off times: swim = 1h, swim + bike = 4h30
COURSES
INFORMATION DISTANCES
SPRINT
2026 courses will be available online later
SHORT DISTANCE
Drafting allowed
- 750 m swim (straight line)
- 30 km bike (3 laps)
- 6 km run (2 laps)
- 2 passages (700 m each) through the marl caves
- 3 climbs of the Slingerberg by bike
- No aid stations on the bike course
- 3 aid stations on the run course
70.3
2026 courses will be available online later
LONG DISTANCE
DRAFTING PROHIBITED
- 1,900 m swim
- 90 km bike (3 laps)
- 21 km run (4 laps)
- 4 passages (700 m each) through the marl caves
- 3 climbs of the Slingerberg by bike
- 2 aid stations on the bike course
- 11 aid stations on the run course
THE MARL CAVES
Unique passage (run) through the caves
THE CAVES OF KANNE
The marl quarry of Kanne is one of the most beautiful and unique limestone caves, with a total underground network stretching over 16 kilometers. It is an untouched, authentic underground landscape with high corridors, some more than 8 meters tall.
The non-profit organization De Grotten van Kanne organizes daily guided tours, taking you to the most remarkable spots of the cave system. Tickets and detailed information can be found on their website.
From 2024 onwards, we are working closely together with the organization to offer our athletes an extraordinary experience: a 600 m underground passage each lap, passing by highlights such as the prehistoric Mosasaurus. Enjoy the silence (spectators are not allowed inside) and the refreshing coolness (12°C).
Tip: Arrive in Kanne a bit earlier on Saturday and book a ticket to explore the caves yourself. Guided tours start at 13:30!
