Challenge Sir Bani Yas
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Challenge Sir Bani Yas
Challenge Sir Bani Yas is a destination triathlon held on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 30 January 2027. The event takes place inside and around a protected wildlife reserve that is home to more than 17,000 free roaming animals, and it offers a compact race village with a floating race hotel.
The event includes multiple triathlon distances:
- 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
Additional community events cover several swim, bike and run options, including short swims and fun runs. The swim course is located on the southeast side of the island in protected waters with average water temperatures around 18 to 22 °C. The bike course follows the island ring road on a flat, smooth surface with interconnecting roads rising up to about 100 m above sea level and reported total climbing for long distance courses. The run is a flat coastal route with multiple loops through the race village and frequent access to hydration stations. Typical daytime air temperatures are reported around 21 to 24 °C and wind conditions are noted.
Accommodation options include an all inclusive cruise ship offering cabin packages that cover sea travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment and fees, as well as mainland hotel options. Entries include a unique medal, a finisher t shirt and a swim cap. The event also lists training and online tools for practice and preparation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.