Get ready for a weekend of serious sporting action! Abu Dhabi is gearing up to host the 2026 Modon World Triathlon Championship Series on Hudayriyat Island from November 13 to 14, bringing together athletes from around the world for two days of endurance and competition.
Announced by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event will feature a packed programme of six disciplines: Long Distance Triathlon, Cross Triathlon, Duathlon, Cross Duathlon, Aquathlon and Aquabike. Elite, age-group and para athletes will all take part, competing for world titles across the different categories.
Set against Abu Dhabi’s coastline, Hudayriyat Island will serve as a dedicated endurance sports destination, allowing athletes to stay, train, race and recover within walking distance of the event village.
The championship, powered by TAQA, will take place alongside the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport World Championships at the same venue. The wider sporting gathering is expected to attract thousands of international competitors, with elite men’s and women’s races and a mixed team relay also on the programme.
With multiple disciplines and athletes from across the globe coming together, Hudayriyat Island is set for an action-packed sporting weekend this November.
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