2026 World Triathlon Cross Triathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Schedule
Age Group Cross Triathlon Schedule
Date | Start | End | Sub Event | Location |
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | 17:30 | 18:00 | Parade of Nations | Competition Zone |
18:00 | 18:30 | Opening Ceremony of 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships | Championship Village | |
18:30 | Pasta Party | Championship Village | ||
19:30 | Opening Night Concert & Entertainment | Surf Abu Dhabi | ||
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 | 13:00 | 19:00 | Race Pack Distribution for Cross Triathlon | Championship Village |
13:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
17:30 | 21:00 | Brazil-Themed Evening | Championship Village | |
Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | 7:00 | 8:00 | Swim Familiarisation | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
8:00 | 17:00 | Cross Triathlon Track free access | Cycle Tracks | |
10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports | |
11:00 | 12:00 | Age Group Team Manager Briefing Cross Triathlon | Bab Al Nojoum | |
11:00 | 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distrubtion for Age Group Cross Triathlon | Championship Village | |
12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi | |
14:30 | 15:30 | Age Group Cross Triathlon Q&A Session | Championship Village | |
Tues, 17 Nov 2026 | 6:00 | 7:00 | Age-Group Transition Area Check-in | Age Group Transition Zone, |
6:30 | 14:30 | Age-Group Bag drop area in activity | TAQA Athlete Training Zone | |
8:00 | 13:00 | Cross Triathlon WCH Age Group - Race START | Swim Start, | |
8:50 | 9:00 | Swim cut-off time - as per World Triathlon Competition Rules 50min from the wave | ||
10:10 | Bike lap 1 cut-off time | |||
11:30 | Bike Cut-Off Time | |||
11:45 | 12:45 | Transition Area Check-Out | Age Group Transition Zone, | |
12:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi | |
13:00 | Finish line cut-off time | |||
13:05 | 13:30 | Age-Group Medal Ceremonies - Cross Triathlon WCH | Championship Village | |
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | 12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | 11:00 | 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
11:00 | 13:00 | START Kids & Junior Triathlon (4-15 years) | ||
16:00 | 18:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome | ||
17:00 | 17:30 | Closing Ceremony and Championships Party | Championship Village | |
Sun, 22 Nov 2026 | 21:00 | Multisport Legend Award Ceremony | Championship Village | |
21:15 | Closing Ceremony (speeches, flag handover, music) and Championships Party | Championship Village |
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Training
Hudayriyat Island is the heart of triathlon training in Abu Dhabi, offering facilities for swim, bike, and run - all in one location.
321 Sports is the Official Training Facility for the Multisport World Champs Abu Dhabi, opening their facilities to all athletes during race build-up and race week.
INDOOR TRAINING
Venue: 321 Sports Dome
Location: Next to the Competition Zone at 321 Sports Stadium, Hudayriyat Island.
Facility: The indoor facility will be host to our Athlete Training Zone, in partnership with Sadara Sports and MyWhoosh, we bring together a collaboration of specialist coaches and equipment to ensure that your technique and conditioning is on point for race day. Try out the Vasa Swim Trainers, for top-tier swim training and conditioning. Cycle the Hudayriyat Cycle Tracks in the MyWhoosh Cycle Zone, and get your running miles done on the Sadara Treadmills, all under the 321 airconditioned Dome.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Bab Al Najoum Beach – located just next to the swim start, is an open public beach with lifeguards and a 50m stretch for shorter sessions.
Mar Vista / Hudayriyat Beach – Ideal for casual or open-water sessions, offering calm, clear waters and relaxed surroundings.
Marsana Beach - also on island, a short walk from the competition village. Opening times: 10am – 7pm
Marsana East Beach (“Night Beach”) – Floodlit for evening swimming, patrolled by lifeguards until 10 PM (weekdays) and midnight (weekends). Entry fees apply for adults and children (under 5s free).
WOMEN SPECIFIC TRAINING
Support when you need it! Women-specific services will include women-led training rides and sessions with Women Moving Forward
This program includes a 10 week cycling and fitness program leading into race week, making use of the facilities that Hudayriyat Island has to offer.
Athlete Services
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Bike Rental Service
We are proud to announce that Wolfi's is the Official Bike Technical Partner of the Multisport World Championships Abu Dhabi 2026.
Included in their service offering is BIKE RENTAL, with a rental warehouse conveniently located on the cycle track on Hudayriyat Island, alongside our Event Venue.
To book your bike, please follow this link: Rental Bikes – Wolfi's
Wetsuit Rental
Wetsuit rental will be offered on a pre-booking basis through Blue70. Please contact David with your requirements at david@sported.ae
WOMEN SPECIFIC SERVICES
Support when you need it!
A dedicated female liaison will be onsite for advice and information in confidence.
Reach out to Mariana on mariana@worldsport.ae