2026 World Triathlon Duathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Schedule
Thursday 12 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Duathlon Sprint & Standard | Championship Village |
Friday 13 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Duathlon Sprint | Championship Village |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Duathlon Standard | Championship Village |
| 11:30 | 12:00 | Elite/U23 Duathlon Bike Familiarisation | Athlete Lounge |
| 14:30 | 15:30 | Junior + 2x2 Jun MR Athletes' Briefing - MANDATORY | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 16:30 | 17:30 | Elite/U23 + 2x2 MR Athletes' Briefing - MANDATORY | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 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 | |
| 19:00 | Opening Night Concert & Entertainment | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Saturday 14 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 | 06:00 | Junior Women + Men Athletes Lounge Check-in | Duathlon | Athlete Lounge |
| 5:00 | 06:00 | Technical Officials Q&A session - Duathlon | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 5:00 | 06:30 | Age-Group Duathlon Sprint Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 5:00 | 13:00 | Age-Group Duathlon Bag drop area in activity | 321 Dome, Competition Zone |
| 5:30 | 06:15 | Junior Men+Women Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 6:25 | Junior Men Athletes line-up and introduction | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 6:30 | START Junior Men Duathlon | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 6:31 | Junior Women Athletes line-up and introduction | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 6:33 | START Junior Women Duathlon | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 6:45 | 10:00 | START Age Group Sprint Duathlon | Run Start Area, Competition Zone |
| 08:00 | Juniors Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon WCH | Finish Area, Competition Zone | |
| 08:30 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Team online declaration - deadline | ||
| 9:25 | 11:00 | Age-Group Duathlon Sprint check-out | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 09:45 | 10:45 | Elite/U23 Women Athletes Lounge Check-in | Athlete Lounge |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | Elite/U23 Women Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 11:10 | Elite W Athletes line-up and introduction | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 11:15 | 13:00 | START Elite/U23 Women Duathlon | Run Start Area, Competition Zone |
| 12:00 | 12:45 | Para Athletes' Briefing - MANDATORY | Bab Al Nojoum |
| 12:15 | 13:15 | Elite/U23 Men Athletes Lounge Check-in | Athlete Lounge |
| 13:00 | 13:10 | U23 Women Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:00 | 13:30 | Elite/U23 Men Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and Information | Championship Village |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Duathlon Standard | Championship Village |
| 13:10 | 13:20 | Elite Women Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:40 | Elite Men Athletes line-up and presentation | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 13:45 | 15:30 | START Elite/U23 M Duathlon WCH | Run Start Area, Competition Zone |
| 15:30 | 15:40 | U23 Men Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon WCH | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 15:40 | 15:50 | Elite Men Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon WCH | Finish Area, Competition Zone |
| 16:00 | 16:30 | 2x2 Mixed Relay - Team composition declaration | Athlete Lounge |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | Technical Officials Q&A Session - Duathlon Standard | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 18:15 | 18:45 | Age Group Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon Sprint | Championship Village |
| 18:45 | 21:00 | Sunset Entertainment | Championship Village |
Sunday 15 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 | 07:30 | Age-Group Standard Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 5:30 | 06:30 | Technical Officials Q&A session - Duathlon Standard | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 5:30 | 14:00 | Age-Group Bag drop area in activity | 321-Dome, Competition Zone |
| 5:50 | 06:50 | Para Athlete Lounge Check-in - Sprint Duathlon | Athlete Lounge |
| 6:20 | 07:05 | Para Transition Area Check-in - Sprint Duathlon | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 7:15 | Paratriathlon Athletes introduction | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 7:20 | START Para Duathlon World Championships | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 7:30 | 12:35 | START Age Group Standard Duathlon | Run Start Area, Competition Zone |
| 11:30 | 11:45 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Final Team Declaration | Athlete Lounge |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Age-Group Standard Transition Area Check-out | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Athletes Lounge Check-in | Athlete Lounge |
| 12:35 | 13:15 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Transition Area Check-in | Transition Area, Competition Zone |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 13:00 | 19:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group Cross Duathlon | Championship Village |
| 13:20 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Line-up and Introduction | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 13:30 | START 2x2 Mixed Relay Duathlon World Championships Elite / Juniors | Run Start Area, Competition Zone | |
| 15:30 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Medal Ceremonies - Juniors | Finish Area, Competition Zone | |
| 15:40 | 2x2 Mixed Relay Medal Ceremonies - Elite | Finish Area, Competition Zone | |
| 16:00 | 16:05 | Paratriathlon Medal Ceremonies - Duathlon | Championship Village |
| 16:05 | 16:30 | Age-Group Medal Ceremonies - Standard Duathlon | Championship Village |
| 17:30 | 21:00 | Brazilian-Themed Evening | Championship Village |
Monday 16 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age Group Cross Duathlon | Championship Village |
| 12:00 | 14:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Tuesday 17 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village |
| 13:30 | 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Wednesday 18 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
| 13:30 | 15:30 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Saturday 21 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 13:00 | START Kids & Junior Triathlon (4-15 years) | Swim Start, Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
| 16:00 | 18:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome | Championship Village |
| 17:00 | 19:30 | Closing Barbecue and Community Race Afterparty | Championship Village |
Sunday 22 November
| Start | End | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | Multisport Legend Award Ceremony | Championship Village | |
| 21:15 | Closing Ceremony and Championships Party | Championship Village |
Entry Fees
ELITE, U23, JUNIOR AND PARA
Elite, u23, Junior and Para entry fees need to be paid directly to the LOC. Participating Federations will need to share proof of payment for all their athletes in order for them to confirm their position on the start list. To request your invoice, please E-mail Mariana@worldsport.ae, and share your billing details to speed up the process.
Prize Money
for ELITE athletes
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
