Please visit the event website for all up to date information on the event: https://abudhabi.triathlon.org/
The FAQ´s section should assist you with any questions you may have that might not be covered here below.

The World Triathlon Championship Finals 2022 will be hosted on Abu Dhabi's premier sports destination - Yas Island. The event has a brand-new event venue for this year – located on Yas Bay in-front of Yas Island's state-of-the-art entertainment venue, Etihad Arena.

The new venue at the heart of Yas Island offers:

Space to host over 7,500 athletes and 25,000 spectators
Accommodation, training, dining and entertainment destinations for visiting athletes, teams, officials, and media - all in close proximity to the event
An exciting new race course that incorporates much more of the Island – ocean, roads and the F1 track
The event will take place from 23 - 26 November 2022.

The World Championship races include:
Elite World Championships - men / women: Standard distance (1500m Swim | 40km Bike | 10km Run)
Elite U23 World Championships - men / women: Standard distance (1500m Swim | 40km Bike | 10km Run)
Elite Para World Championships - men / women: Sprint distance
Age Group World Championships – men / women: Standard distance (1500m Swim | 40km Bike | 10km Run)
Age Group World Championships – men / women: Super Sprint Time Trial (brand new event) (400m Swim | 10km Bike | 2.5km Run)
Age Group World Championships Aquabike (swim/cycle) – men / women: Standard distance (1500m Swim | 40km Bike)
The community races include:
Kids Triathlon for ages 9-11 years (150m Swim | 4.5km Bike | 1.25km Run)
Junior Triathlon Super Sprint for ages 12-15 years (400m Swim | 10km Bike | 2.5km Run)
Super Sprint Individual and Team entries for ages 16* years and up (400m Swim | 10km Bike | 2.5km Run). *Note in the Team category - one of the athletes in the team can be as young as 1

Please contact your National Federation for details on the qualification criteria to represent your country in the World Championship races.

The UAE Triathlon Federation has announced that a team of athletes will be selected to represent the UAE in Age Group races around the world, starting with the World Championship in Abu Dhabi this coming November.

The team will be selected from a mix of UAE National and UAE-resident members of the UAE Triathlon Federation, with the selection criteria due to be announced soon. Team UAE will represent the country at the prestigious ‘parade of nations’ during the opening ceremony of the World Championships, as well as toeing the line in UAE racing kit.

Stay tuned for more information.

All Kids and Junior events will take place on Friday 25 November, in the early evening. The Adult Super Sprint Individual and Team races will take place on Saturday 26 November.

The full detailed event schedule will be announced soon.

Yes - the community triathlon race options can be completed as an individual or as a team relay of 2 or 3 athletes. The relay allows each participant to complete the discipline they are most comfortable with and makes triathlon very manageable for first-timers. It gives new triathletes a great introduction to the wonderful sport and the chance to enjoy participating with family and friends.

A team can have 2 participants where one person can do 2 legs of the event, or include up to 3 participants, each doing 1 discipline.

The COVID-19 protocol will be in line with Government directives, and will be communicated closer to the event.

Yes, every individual and every team member must complete the event disclaimer - if you are signing up online, you will check a box to agree to the event disclaimer. Those signing up in person, either pre-event or those signing up during event week in the Athletes Village, must sign a physical disclaimer form.

All team members must be at registration to collect race packs. Identification will need to be produced at registration for entry verification.

The temperatures over weekend will see highs of 32 degrees celcius. Because of this we have the top people in the world advising on the heat counter measurements. We are using a similar plan to what was used at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

We are keeping an eye on the water temperature and taking daily measurements of the course. We will monitor the temperature of the water on the day of the race, and if the temperature exceeds 31.9 degrees, we will make adjustments to the course. The swim and run course may be shorten, and adjustments made accordingly. We are also following World Triathlon Guidelines on heat management. Note that wetsuits will not be permitted in the swim.

We have included some heat counter measurements on the course and ice will be available at all aid stations. The finish line recovery area will also be inside with air conditioning.

As athletes you can also put plans in place to manage the heat. For more information on how you can prepare yourself for

This event does not allow individual athletes to transfer or substitute their individual entry from one athlete to another. This event allows substitutions in the Team categories up to 30 days prior to the event.

Yes, there will be start waves for all races. Start waves will be communicated closer to event day.

We operate a ‘rolling swim start’ within these waves. This is where triathletes line up in smaller groups and in turn enter the water down a gripped ramp rather than a large group setting off all at once. Specific COVID Safety instructions regarding the start procedure will be communicated closer to the event.

No, once you are allocated a start wave, starting outside of your allocated start wave could lead to a disqualification.

Drafting is illegal in the cycling leg of all of the age group triathlon races. TT bikes and bars are permitted in the triathlon races.

The World Triathlon Series is an international series comprising of 8 events around the world. The series attracts and hosts the top ranked international triathletes, as well as complete novices to the seasoned and competitive triathletes in the various age groups.

Including laps into the route ensures that the race is contained, making public engagement more accessible with the opportunity to view and get to know the athletes that we ordinarily only see on TV. Furthermore, loyal supporters, family and friends of all athletes can see and interact with their athletes more often.

The safety of our participants will always remain our primary consideration.

The World Triathlon Series also has various events taking place over the entire weekend, and the length of the course takes into consideration access requirements for residents, bus routes and other venue users.

Yes - each race distance must be completed within the following set times:
Super Sprint triathlon distance: 400m swim / 10km bike / 2.5km run (cut off: 1 hour 20 mins)
Swim cut off: 20 minutes
Bike cut off: 40 minutes
Run cut off: 20 minutes

If you are unable to complete your race within the allocated time frame, you will be asked to leave the course and your result will be listed as DNF (Did Not Finish).

Age groupers will receive time splits. There will be a timing mat at the entrance and exit of transition and at the race finish. There will be additional timing to record cycle and run laps as well.

There will be NO aid stations on the cycle course. There will be hydration aid stations along the run course.

Road Bikes, Time Trial (TT) Bikes, Mountain Bikes, and Hybrid Bikes will be allowed for the triathlon races.
If you want to purchase or rent equipment for the World Triathlon Abu Dhabi, our partners would be more than happy to help you. Email [email protected] for more details.

Handlebars and wheels specifications:

Wheels:

Wheels must have at least 12 spokes.
Covers are allowed on the rear wheel. However, this provision may be changed by the Technical Delegate in the interest of safety, i.e. high-winds.

Handlebars:

Only handlebars and clip-on bars not extending beyond the leading edge of the front wheel will be permitted.
Two-piece clip-on bars do not need to be bridged.
All tube ends must be plugged.

Yes, bike rental will be available for the 2022 race. Stay tuned - details will be announced soon.

Illegal equipment includes, but is not limited to:

Headphone(s) or headset(s)
Glass containers
Mobile phone(s) or any other electronic listening communication device
Cameras and GoPro’s or similar

With some training and guidance, anyone can do a triathlon. World Triathlon Abu Dhabi is designed to be a mass participation event with distances catering to novice and experienced triathletes.

We have specifically introduced a Super Sprint category to make the event more accessible to ‘newbies’. To complete the Super Sprint you need to be able to swim 15 lengths of a 25m pool, be able to cycle for 20-30 minutes and then run 15-20 minutes. You can also enter the event as part of a team and choose one or two of the disciplines, depending on your team size (min 2- max 3).

Yes. If your brand would like to be associated with the pinnacle of world triathlon, we have several packages available from exhibitors to sponsors. Contact [email protected] and a member of the team will be in touch.