Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2026

Friday 30th January 2026

Sir Bani Yas Island: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Other endurance, Running, Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming, Distance running, Olympic/International


Activities

  • Long Distance - Individual
  • Long Distance - Relay Team
  • Long Distance - Student (18-23 years)
  • Middle Distance - Individual
  • Middle Distance - Team Relay
  • Middle Distance - Student (18-23 years)
  • Olympic Distance - Individual
  • Olympic Distance - Team Relay
  • Pro-Athlete - Middle Distance Pro-Athlete - Men
  • Pro-Athlete - Middle Distance Pro-Athlete - Women
  • Community Race - Run Challenge - Run Challenge 2.5 KM
  • Community Race - Run Challenge - Run Challenge 5 KM
  • Community Race - Run Challenge - Run Challenge 10 KM
  • Community Race - Swim Challenge - Swim Challenge 200 M
  • Community Race - Swim Challenge - Swim Challenge 400 M
  • Community Race - Swim Challenge - Swim Challenge 800 M
  • Community Race - Swim Challenge - Swim Challenge 1600 M
  • Community Race - Cycle Challenge - Cycle Challenge 30 KM
  • Community Race - Cycle Challenge - Cycle Challenge 60 KM
  • Community Race - Cycle Challenge - Cycle Challenge 90 KM
  • Spectator Registration - Individual Spectator

Description

THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION TRIATHLON

An event like no other, set on the stunning Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, where you will race, spend time with your supporters and take part in a wide range of activities and excursions. From sunset DJ sessions to trekking through a nature reserve filled with local wildlife, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 

As the first long-distance race in the Middle East, this event combines the thrill of competition with the perfect escape for friends and family. Relax and focus on your race while soaking in the entertainment, breathtaking surroundings, and the joy of achieving your personal best. Meanwhile, your loved ones can participate in their own events and enjoy all the post-race celebrations. 

Challenge Sir Bani Yas is more than a race—it’s an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss.  

Event details and schedule

Five Reasons to Race Challenge Sir Bani Yas

The ultimate triathlon experience, there’s nothing else like this on the planet!

  • Simply put, this is an event like no other located on a beautiful natural island of Sir Bani Yas Island. Your majestic race village will be your hub to participate in a wide selection of friend and family fun activities and excursions, from sunset DJ sessions to mingling with the local wildlife whilst horseback riding in the surrounding nature reserve.
  • This is not just the first long distance race in the UAE, it’s the perfect get-away and race experience to enjoy with your family and friends. Just enjoy the buildup to your race, the entertainment, supporting your loved ones participating in their side-event of choice, posting your PB at the inaugural race, and all the after-race rewards.
  • All the above provided with the renowned UAE welcome and hospitality.

About the Total Race Experience

This is set to be the most unique triathlon experience in the world, on the historical Sir Bani Yas Island, a natural island located offshore from Abu Dhabi, within the beautiful Arabian Gulf. The largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas wildlife reserve makes up more than half of this incredible island and is home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, and cheetahs, and several million trees and plants.

Renowned for its stunning natural beauty the island offers an array of activities from exploring mangroves by kayak and observing wild flamingos to horse riding and mountain hikes; while water sports enthusiasts can enjoy boating, jet-skis, and snorkelling. The island also offers several heritage sites to discover and explore.

About Challenge Sir Bani Yas

Swim – launch yourself into the turquoise crystal-clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. The swim course loop is positioned on the southeast of the island, protected from swells, and offering calm waters.

Bike – the smooth fast rolling surface of the ring road circuit, takes you around the entire island, giving you the change to catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife (don’t worry the cheetahs and hyenas are in safe enclosures!) and the natural island beauty. The newly laid road ensures a smooth ride and with no traffic to contend with. While the ring road is flat, the islands connecting roads which wind through the centre of the island will test your climbing legs and offer you glorious views of the island.

Run – a flat and smooth-running course will offer one of the most scenic and unique race routes, the aqua blue Arabian Gulf in full view, rugged natural landscapes, and native wildlife to race against as you approach the finish line.

Organised by

Challenge Sir Bani Yas

Khaleej Al Arabi Street, P.O. Box 5546, AE

Phone: 00000000

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