Takes place in the deep, pristine waters of Lake Vidraru in a stunning mountain setting. Athletes ride along the iconic Transfăgărășan road, tackling significant elevation gain on fully closed roads during the event. The final challenge ends with a demanding climb of 390 stairs leading directly to the colossal Prometheus (Steel Man) statue. Edition Transfier will reinvent yourself. You will shout your lungs out – I rock! TRANSFIER 2026
You are your own worst enemy, you are your own best friend, you are your own limit.
You want the challenge, relish the ride, you breathe the struggle and you prevail. There is one word that truly defines the real you. You rock! Prove it on September 5th 2026.
Transfier is a grueling yet spectacularly scenic triathlon held annually in Romania, winding through Lake Vidraru and the famous Transfăgărășan mountain road. Known as one of the toughest half-distance triathlon races in the world, it features closed-road cycling and a brutal run to the Prometheus statue.
I rock. You rock!
Transfier was born as a true warrior from the beginning, standing on the top of a rock, staring proudly at the looking glass below and screaming I rock. You rock!
Race Categories
Transfier is open to both individual athletes and relay teams, offering two main race formats:
Half (70.3): 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike (+1,530 m elevation), and 21 km run (+321 m elevation)+390 stairs
Olympic: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike (+447 m elevation), and 10 km run (+127 m elevation)+200 stairs The Three Legs
Swim
Bike
Run
FOR TRIATHLON LOVERS
This place was calling all the triathlon lovers, to face the challenge fiercely and with passion.
The lake is his friend and yours. That is where you will start the journey to discover yourself. Then you will climb one of the most beautiful roads in the world, with your legs crying after each turn. Finally, the run is the joy and the suffering of the 390 stairs, right to Prometheus statue.
I rock!
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