Monday, 10:00 a.m. – eight days after the race.

At the mika:timing offices, a hush of concentration fills the room. Hans and Otto are locked in, eyes fixed on their screens. The moment has arrived: online registration for the DATEV Challenge Roth – the world’s biggest long-distance triathlon – is about to open.

And what unfolds over the next few seconds is nothing short of a technical spectacle. Every year, it's a lightning-fast scramble to claim one of the coveted spots at the start line.

Every Second Counts

The registration process is tightly structured, with limited slots and enormous demand. This year was no different. The rush was enormous: all spots were filled in less than 30 seconds – a peak load the system must be prepared for.

Tailor-Made Technology

To ensure smooth registration, mika:timing has developed its own registration tool. It runs on specially configured servers designed to reliably handle extremely high traffic in a very short time.

A multi-step process keeps things fast, fair, and user-friendly:

1. Initial phase: Only basic information is collected to keep the process efficient.

2. Confirmation: Successful registrants receive an email with a link to complete the full registration and payment process.

The result? A stable, swift, and transparent experience for everyone involved.

No Transfers, No Exceptions

All starting spots are personalized and non-transferable. Race packets can only be picked up in person upon presentation of valid identification.

That’s how things are done at DATEV Challenge Roth – clear, fast, and fair.

And if it didn’t work out?

There’s another chance: the Late Entry Draw.
This drawing for remaining spots is also handled through our system.

And when, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the first confirmation emails are sent out, Hans and Otto lean back. For exactly one minute.
Then the preparation for the coming year begins...