Abu Dhabi Hosts 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in November
Middle East
Abu Dhabi will be the venue for the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships, which will take place from November 13th to 22nd. The event, organized by World Triathlon and hosted by Modon, will be a significant first for the Middle East and North Africa region.
Key Points:
- Championships Overview: The event will feature six disciplines: Duathlon, Cross Duathlon, Aquathlon, Long Distance Aquabike, Cross Triathlon, and Long Distance Triathlon.
- Participant Nations: Over 35 National Federations have confirmed their participation, including teams from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, and Brazil. The UAE is set to send its largest-ever multisport team.
- Race Routes: Races will start, transition, and finish at 321 sports on Hudayriyat Island, showcasing the island’s waters, coastal roads, cycling and running tracks, mountain bike trails, and trail running routes.
- Schedule: The 10-day program begins with the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) Abu Dhabi, followed by community races for children aged 4-15. The main events include:
- WTCS Abu Dhabi Elite Sprint Races (November 13)
- WTCS Mixed Relay and Multisport Duathlon World Championships (November 14)
- 2×2 Duathlon Mixed Relay (November 15)
- Cross Triathlon World Championships (November 17)
- Cross Duathlon World Championships (November 19)
- Aquathlon World Championships (November 20)
- Kids and Junior Community Triathlon (November 21)
- Long Distance Triathlon and Aquabike World Championships (November 22)
- Community Activities: The event will feature community activities and entertainment, with the Velodrome Abu Dhabi and live concerts at Surf Abu Dhabi as highlights.
Antonio Arimany, President of World Triathlon, expressed excitement:
"The World Triathlon Multisport Championships are one of the most anticipated events on our global calendar, and Hudayriyat Island provides a championship setting unlike any other."
