Abu Dhabi:The World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi 2026 is set to take place on Hudayriyat Island from 13th to 22nd November, featuring community running events and a youth triathlon. Over 4,000 athletes from around the world will compete for world titles across six multisport disciplines in the Middle East for the first time.
According to Emirates News Agency, the championships, powered by TAQA, will also include community events hosted by Modon in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. These events on 21st November will offer participants of all abilities the chance to compete on the same course as international athletes.
The programme will feature untimed 1km and 3km fun runs for families and recreational runners, as well as timed 5km and 10km races. Additionally, the Hudayriyat NextGen Tri will allow children aged four to 16 to compete in swimming, cycling, and running across six age categories, with a Junior Relay event for teams of two or three participants.
Aref Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, highlighted the value of these events in promoting community engagement in sport and encouraging active lifestyles across the UAE.
Sustainability initiatives, such as a beach clean-up on Hudayriyat Island, are part of the championships' agenda, as Modon aims for Gold standard certification under the World Triathlon Sustainable Event Certification programme. Public participation requires advance registration due to limited availability.
Bill O'Regan, Group CEO at Modon, emphasized the importance of community and sustainability in their approach to major events, seeking to bring the community closer to world-class sport through these championships.
An official app for the World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi 2026 will launch this week, providing athlete tracking and key event information. Registrations for the running events and Hudayriyat NextGen Tri are currently open.
