2022 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Samorin

If you want to race the World Triathlon events, including the World Triathlon Long Distance Championship, World Triathlon Aquabike Championship and World Triathlon Aquathlon Championship, you will need to contact your national triathlon federation to state your interest and find out more about qualification criteria.

You can also enter the open age-group race at the Collins Cup, which does not require qualification.

The Collins Cup features an open age-group event, with no qualification criteria. Held over 100km with a 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run, it’s exactly the same length and course as the World Triathlon events.

Simply head to the Collins Cup events page to learn more and enter.

The incredible x-bionic sphere sports resort is the National Olympic Training centre for Slovakia, 20km from the capital city of Bratislava. (45mins from Vienna) As well as a 5-star hotel, the complex includes 50m, 8 lane and a 25m training pools, IAAF standard athletics track, wellness centre, Olympic standard gymnasium and fitness centre. Situated on the banks of the river Danube, it has direct access to over 100km of traffic free running routes, as well as quiet country roads for cycling.

In a word – FAST! Jan Frodeno and Taylor Knibb had the fastest times at last years Collins Cup and with a similar course, we’re expecting records to be broken this summer. 

Specifically, the swim (2km) will be a single lap wetsuit swim in the River Danube, the bike is a single lap 80km route through the surrounding flat farmland and the run (18km) is a spectator friendly 3-lap course around the resort.

A little-known secret is that Bratislava is one of the most central locations in Europe – within 5hrs drive of 150m people! Our venue is 20 mins drive from Bratislava International Airport which has direct connections from across Europe including UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

For those further afield – Vienna International Airport is less than an hour’s drive and has over 140 direct connections, from across Europe as well as US, Canada, Mexico and the UAE. 

All major car rental brands are available at both Bratislava and Vienna airports, with free onsite parking at the resort – or if you’d prefer an airport transfer, contact Nirvana Europe or our official transport partner Carson.

You can book accommodation at the x-bionic sphere’s onsite hotel through our exclusive travel partner Nirvana Europe. This includes half and full board options, with rooms from single to quad occupancy. 

There are a number of hotels in the nearby town of Samorin (5 mins drive) though many may choose to stay in the bustling capital of Bratislava, which is a 20 minute drive. Bratislava has a number of international hotel brands with prices from $65 euros per night. 

If you’d like help with bike transport, mechanics, or transport from Bratislava to the race venue, Nirvana Europe are here to help.

Yes! The entire philosophy of the PTO is that we believe watching triathlon can be just as fun as racing (though a lot less sweaty) – provided it’s ‘done right’. In addition to free grandstand seating provided throughout the venue, we have planned a whole host of athletic and non-athletic entertainment to keep you and your supporters, friends and family inspired and entertained including three big screens to watch the live action.

Come and watch the greatest athletes on the planet race for a $1,500,000 prize purse – and the glory of who will lift the Collins Cup.

We know triathlon isn’t the most accessible sport, so we’ve worked hard to make our racing as affordable as possible.

All registrants to the events will receive two complimentary tickets to the Collins Cup opening ceremony, Tri Talks and grandstand seating for the pro races.

If you have been double vaccinated, there are currently no restrictions for entry or travel within Slovakia. We will continue to monitor and update on any changes to this, with the most recent information available here.

For those who require Covid-19 testing on arrival or departure, this will be made available to book at the race venue.

We are closely monitoring the war in Ukraine. Currently, there are no restrictions, or any health and safety hazards connected to travel or stay in Slovakia. As an organisation, we condemn the actions of Russia – proceeds from the Collins Cup Charity Run will directly support those impacted from the war.