43. GEALAN Triathlon der IfL Hof 2026

The GEALAN Triathlon der IfL Hof is a two-day triathlon event held at Untreusee in Hof, Bavaria, organized by IfL Hof. The main competition is in its 43rd year, and the weekend also features the Stadtwerke Schüler- und Jugendtriathlon for younger participants. It takes place in July and follows the standard swim-bike-run format, with races tailored to different age groups instead of a single distance for all. The junior race for 18 and 19-year-olds includes a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike ride, and 10 km run. The children's races are shorter: the Schüler C race is 100 m, 2.5 km, and 400 m; the Schüler B race is 200 m, 5 km, and 1 km; and the Schüler D race is 200 m, 1 km, and 200 m. This broad age range contributes to the event's local club atmosphere, with beginners participating alongside older juniors and the established main triathlon. The cycling segments are substantial enough to necessitate road closures around Untreusee, affecting Wilhelm-Löhe-Straße, Stelzenhofstraße, and Am Lindenbühl during the youth competitions.