2026 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships Abu Dhabi
Schedule
Age Group Long Distance 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 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi | |
Tues, 17 Nov 2026 | 12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi |
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | 10:00 | 13:00 | Padel Tournament | 321 Sports |
12:00 | 16:00 | Surf Social | Surf Abu Dhabi | |
Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | 11:00 | 19:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group LD Triathlon | Championship Village |
11:00 | 19:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
14:00 | 16:00 | LD Triathlon Swim Familiarisation | Bab Al Nojoum Beach | |
Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | 9:00 | 10:30 | LD Triathlon Swim Familiarisation | Bab Al Nojoum Beach |
11:00 | 12:00 | Age-Group Team Manager Briefing LD Triathlon | Bab Al Nojoum | |
11:00 | 17:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
11:00 | 17:00 | Race Pack Distribution Age-Group LD Triathlon | Championship Village | |
16:00 | 18:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome | ||
16:30 | 18:00 | LD Triathlon Age-Group Q&A session | Championship Village | |
16:30 | 19:00 | AG Long-Distance Triathlon Transition Bike and bag check-in (MANDATORY) | Age Group Transition Zone, | |
17:00 | 17:30 | Closing Barbecue and Community Race Afterparty | Championship Village | |
Sun, 22 Nov 2026 | 5:00 | 7:00 | Age-Group Long Distance Triathlon Transition Area Race Day check-in | Age Group Transition Zone, |
5:00 | 20:30 | Age-Group Bag Drop Area in activity - Long Distance Triathlon | TAQA Athlete Training Zone | |
7:40 | 20:15 | START LD Tri WCH - Age-Group Wave 1 | Swim Start, | |
8:06 | First Age Group TRI start Bike | |||
9:50 | 9:55 | Swim cut-off time - 1h40min from the wave | ||
11:00 | 21:00 | Expo, FanZone and information | Championship Village | |
14:45 | Long Distance Triathlon Bike-cut off - end of 3rd lap | |||
16:00 | 20:30 | Age-Group Bike Check-out | Age Group Transition Zone, | |
16:15 | Long-Distance Triathlon Bike cut-off | |||
19:45 | Run cut-off - end of 5th lap | |||
20:15 | Run cut-off - Finish | |||
20:35 | Age-Group Medal Ceremonies - LD Triathlon WCH | Championship Village | ||
21:00 | Multisport Legend Award Ceremony | Championship Village | ||
21:15 | Closing Ceremony 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
SECURE BIKE PARK
A secure, free-of-charge Bike Park inside the Velodrome will allow athletes to store their bikes safely in the Championship Village throughout race week.
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 based at the Velodrome for advice and information in confidence.
Reach out to Mariana on mariana@worldsport.ae