2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi
Schedule
For detailed race schedules:
please refer to the event specific page:
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Duathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Cross Triathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Cross Duathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Aquathlon Championships Abu Dhabi
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Long Distance Aquabike Championships Abu Dhabi
Race Info | 2026 World Triathlon Long Distance Championships Abu Dhabi
and/or please download the event app through apple or android stores, and join your specific event :
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/world-tri-multisport-abu-dhabi/id6788732592
2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi | ||||
Including: 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi - Elite Races | ||||
Programme | ||||
Date | Event | Start | Sub Event | Format/Distances |
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 | WTCS Elite Races |
| Briefings Duathlon Elite + Junior (inc. 2x2) |
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14:00 | Elite Race - Elite Women's Sprint Distance | Elite-WTCS | ||
16:00 | Elite Race - Elite Men´s Sprint Distance | Elite-WTCS | ||
17:30 | Parade of Nations | All | ||
18:00 | Opening Ceremony of 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships | All | ||
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 | Duathlon Sprint | 6:30 | START Junior M Duathlon WCH | Sprint - 5 / 20 / 2.5 |
6:45 | START AG Sprint Duathlon - 1st wave | Sprint -5 / 20 / 2.5 | ||
11:15 | START Elite/U23 W Duathlon WCH | Standard - 5 / 30 / 5 | ||
12:00 | Para Athletes' Briefing - MANDATORY |
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13:45 | START Elite/U23 M Duathlon WCH | Standard - 5 / 30 / 5 | ||
16:15 | START World Triathlon Elite Mixed Relay | Elite Mixed Relay short format | ||
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 | Duathlon Standard | 7:20 | START Para Duathlon World Championships - Wave 1 | Sprint - 5 / 20 / 2.5 |
7:30 | START AG Standard Duathlon World Championships - Wave 1 | Standard - 10 / 40 / 5 | ||
13:30 | START 2x2 Mixed Relay Duathlon World Championships Elite / Juniors | Mixed Relay short format | ||
Mon, 16 Nov 2026 | Rest/Preparation |
| Briefings AG Team Manager Cross + Elite + Juniors/Para Cross Tri |
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Tue, 17 Nov 2026 | Cross Triathlon | 7:00 | START Cross Triathlon WCH / Junior M | Sprint - 0.5 / 10 / 3 |
7:03 | START Cross Triathlon WCH / Junior W | Sprint - 0.5 / 10 / 3 | ||
7:05 | START Cross Triathlon WCH / Paratriathlon | Sprint - 0.5 / 10 / 3 | ||
7:15 | START Cross Triathlon WCH / Elite/U23 M | Standard - 1 / 20 / 6 | ||
7:20 | START Cross Triathlon WCH / Elite/U23 W | Standard - 1 / 20 / 6 | ||
8:00 | START Cross Triathlon WCH - Age-Group Wave 1 | Standard - 1 / 20 / 6 | ||
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Wed, 18 Nov 2026 | Rest/Preparation |
| Briefings Elite + Juniors/Para Cross Dua + AG Team Manager Aquathlon |
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Thu, 19 Nov 2026 | Cross Duathlon | 8:00 | START Cross Duathlon WCH / Junior M | Sprint - 3 / 10 / 1.5 |
8:03 | START Cross Duathlon WCH / Junior W | Sprint - 3 / 10 / 1.5 | ||
8:03 | START Cross Duathlon WCH / Paratriathlon | Sprint - 3 / 10 / 1.5 | ||
8:45 | START Cross Duathlon WCH / Elite/U23 M | Standard - 6 / 20 / 3 | ||
8:50 | START Cross Duathlon WCH / Elite/U23 W | Standard - 6 / 20 / 3 | ||
9:30 | START Cross Duathlon WCH - Age-Group Wave 1 | Standard - 6 / 20 / 3 | ||
| Briefing Elite, Jun, Para Aquathlon |
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Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | Aquathlon | 9:00 | Elite/U23, Juniors Men START Aquathlon WCH | Standard - R: 2.5 / S: 1 / R: 2.5 |
9:05 | Elite/U23, Juniors Women START Aquathlon WCH | Standard - R: 2.5 / S: 1 / R: 2.5 | ||
9:35 | Para Start Aquathlon WCH | Standard: S: 1 / R: 5 | ||
10:05 | START Aquathlon WCH - Age-Group Wave I | Standard - R: 2.5 / S: 1 / R: 2.5 | ||
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Sat, 21 Nov 2026 | Community Races | 11:00 | START Kids & Junior Triathlon (4-15 years) |
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16:00 | START Community Run / Walk at the Velodrome |
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| Briefing AG Team Manager LD + Elite/Para |
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Sun, 22 Nov 2026 | Long Distance Triathlon | 7:00 | START LD Triathlon WCH Elite Men | S:3 / B:120 / R:30 |
7:05 | START LD Triathlon WCH Elite Women | S:3 / B:120 / R:30 | ||
7:06 | Para START LD Triathlon | S:3 / B:120 / R:30 | ||
7:40 | START LD Tri WCH - Age-Group Wave 1 | S:3 / B:120 / R:30 | ||
Long Distance Aquabike | 8:10 | START LD AQB WCH - Age-Group Wave 1 | S:3 / B:120 / R:150m to finish | |
| 21:30 | Closing Ceremony and Championships Party |
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Schedule and race times are subject to change
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
Contacts
Technical Delegates
Stéfane Mauris (SUI) - Cross Tri — stefane.mauris@triathlon.org
Retief Freysen (RSA) - Long Distance — sandberg720@gmail.com
Jorge Garcia (ESP) - Duathlon — jorge.garcia@triatlon.org
Sarita Zafra (PHI) - Aquathlon — saritazafra@gmail.com
Adina Dusa (ROM) - Cross duathlon — adina.dusa@triatlonromania.ro