The organizers clearly expect the race to be held next year. The bike course has been further optimized. The historical center of Zofingen will be bypassed. “We have never had such a safe bike course in the history of the Powerman Zofingen,” says Stefan Ruf, president of the organizing committee Powerman Zofingen. The level of difficulty is comparable to previous courses, he adds. Stefan Ruf: “Zofingen remains the toughest duathlon in the world.” The following municipalities will be passed through from the start in Zofingen: Mühlethal (city of Zofingen), Uerkheim, Holziken, Schöftland, Wittwil (municipality of Staffelbach), Staffelbach, Mooslerau, Attelwil (Reitnau), Reitnau, Wiliberg, Reiden, Wikon, Brittnau, Strengelbach, Vordemwald and Rothrist.

Registrations possible until May 2021
Athletes from Switzerland and Europe in general will be even more widely represented in 2021. However, not only those athletes who originally registered for Powerman Zofingen 2020 will be at the start. Registrations are possible until May 30, 2021. By the way: All athletes who do not want to participate in 2021 will have their entry fee refunded upon request.

Powerman Zofingen should be able to count on the support of donors – companies, the federal government, the canton Argovia and the city of Zofingen. “We appreciate this solidarity enormously,” says Walter Bloch, Powerman Zofingen’s sponsorship manager. The civil defense organization will provide 140 days of service. The Powerman is supported by the main sponsors Vanoli www.vanoli.ch, Swisslos www.swisslos.ch, ZT Medien www.ztmedien.ch and gaz- energie www.gazenergie.ch together with StWZ Energie www.stwz.ch.

Voluntary – a Swiss trademark
The situation regarding sporting events is unpredictable, Markus Bindschädler says in a statement. “Nevertheless, we are now looking optimistically into the future and planning in scenarios for 2021. Always for the sport, always for the passion and always for an important contribution to society and health. Voluntary, of course – a Swiss trademark that is unique in the world.”

Why do companies support the Powerman Zofingen? Paul Marbach, Managing Director StWZ Energie AG, in his statement: “StWZ and “Gazenergie” support the Powerman Zofingen because we are committed to the region around Zofingen and because the energy-packed Powerman fits very well with StWZ and with natural gas/biogas.”