Challenge Sir Bani Yas
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Challenge Sir Bani Yas
Challenge Sir Bani Yas is a triathlon event on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, scheduled for 30 January 2027. The event takes place on an island that includes a protected wildlife reserve with more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, several million trees and a range of outdoor activities.
The event offers multiple race formats and community events, with categories for long, middle and standard distances as well as swim-only, bike-only and fun run options:
- Long distance: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run.
- Middle distance: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run.
- Standard distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10 km run.
- Swim-only: 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 m swim.
- Bike-only: 30 / 60 / 90 km bike.
- Fun run: 2.5 / 5 / 10 km run.
The swim course is a loop on the southeast side of the island positioned to be sheltered from swells, with average water temperatures reported around 18 to 22 °C. The bike route mainly follows a flat, smooth island ring road with some connecting roads rising up to about 100 m above sea level; the long-distance bike total elevation gain is listed as 1,228 m. The run is a flat coastal route with multiple laps through the race village and frequent access to hydration stations. Typical daytime temperatures are given as about 21 to 24 °C and wind speed around 24 KPH.
Accommodation options include a floating race hotel cruise ship with sea travel, meals and entertainment included in the cabin price, plus mainland hotel options. Entries include a unique medal, a finishers t-shirt and a swim cap. The event listing also notes training and course practice options via partner services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.