Challenge Sir Bani Yas
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About the race
Challenge Sir Bani Yas is a triathlon event on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, held on 30 January 2027. The event uses a cruise ship as a floating race hotel docked at the island and also offers land-based hotel options with special rates.
The race venue includes a protected wildlife reserve with over 17,000 free-roaming animals and a range of island activities such as kayaking in mangroves, horse riding, hiking, water sports, and heritage site visits. Average air temperatures on race days are listed around 21–25°C and average water temperatures around 18–22°C. Reported wind speed is 24 kph.
Course descriptions:
- Long distance: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run. Bike elevation reaches about 1,228 m; run elevation about 100 m.
- 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.
Additional formats include shorter swims, bikes, and fun runs (examples: 200–1600 m swims, 30–90 km bikes, 2.5–10 km runs). The swim course is a protected loop on the southeast side of the island with calm waters. The bike uses the island ring road with sections up to 100 m above sea level and no traffic. The run is a flat coastal multi-loop course near the race village with frequent access to hydration stations. Entries include a medal, finisher T-shirt, and swim cap. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.