2026 World Triathlon Championship Series Abu Dhabi
Schedule
WTCS ELITE EVENT SCHEDULE
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Date | Time | Event |
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Tuesday 10 November | 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training |
Wednesday 11 November | 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training |
Thursday 12 November | 10.00 - 14:00 | Elite Swim Training |
10.45 - 11:15 | Elite Bike Course Familiarization | |
11:15 - 12:00 | Elite Swim Course Familiarization | |
16.00 - 16:45 | Elite Athletes Briefing (Individual + MR) | |
16:45 | Elite Team Medical Meeting | |
Friday 13 November | 12:30 - 13:30 | Elite Women Athletes' Lounge Check in |
13:00 - 13:45 | Elite Women Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | |
13:15 - 13:45 | Elite Women - Swim Warm up | |
13:50 | Elite Women - Athletes' Introduction | |
14:00 - 15:00 | Elite Race - Elite Women Sprint Distance | |
15:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Deadline for online registration | |
14:30 - 15:30 | Elite Men Athletes' Lounge Check in | |
15:00 - 15:45 | Elite Men Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | |
15:15 - 15:45 | Elite Men - Swim Warm up | |
15:50 | Elite Men - Athletes' Introduction | |
16:00 - 17:00 | Elite Race - Elite Men Sprint Distance | |
17:05 | Elite Men/Women - Award Ceremony | |
17:30 | Elite Mixed Relay - Team Composition Declaration | |
Saturday 14 November | 14:15 - 14:30 | Elite Mixed Relay - FINAL Team Composition Declaration |
15:00 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Athletes' Lounge Check in | |
15:30 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Transition Zone Check in (T1/T2) | |
15:30 - 16:00 | Elite Mixed Relay - Swim Warm up | |
16:05 | Elite Mixed Relay - Line-up and Athletes' Introduction | |
16:15 | START - World Triathlon Elite Mixed Relay | |
17:30 | Elite Mixed Relay - Award Ceremony |
Race Briefing
Elite Briefing for Men & Women individuals and Elite Mixed Relay, will take place on Thursday 12th November from 16:00 - 16:45 at Bab Al Nojoum Beach Cafe '25 Minutes to Tulum'.
Course Maps
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464598975242490192
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464590063543339786
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464669667587302820
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464699399025573642
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464729005963030864
Interactive route available on Strava
View the interactive course map online at:
https://www.strava.com/routes/3464729005962503504
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 WTCS Races at 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.
POOL TRAINING
321 Sports Complex will host Elite Swim Training at their 25m outdoor swimming pool from 10-14 November between 10am and 14:00 - pre-booking is essential: Booking queries can be directed to Mariana@worldsport.ae
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).
Contacts
Contact Information
Main Contact — info@abudhabi2026.triathlon.org