Olympic Triathlons in Middle East

The Olympic distance — a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike and 10 km run — is the format most associated with the sport at its highest level, and the Middle East has become a serious destination for it. Races spread across the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, with cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Jeddah and Sharm El Sheikh all hosting events from different organisers. The bulk of the calendar falls between October and February, when temperatures across the region become genuinely race-friendly. Oman runs a structured championship series through the cooler months, while the UAE draws large international fields to coastal venues in Fujairah, Ajman, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Sportspal pulls together races from every organiser — IRONMAN, Challenge, T100, and independent series — so you can compare the full picture in one place rather than checking each website separately.

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Ajman Triathlon 2026

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

GRIT+TONIC.com Triathlon: Mamzar Race 1

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oceanic Khorfakkan Triathlon 26/27 Series

Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates

Dubai T100 Triathlon

Al Mamzar New Location! Dubai T100

2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi

Hudayriyat Island

Saudi Arabia T100 Triathlon

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

7th Edition of Fujairah International Triathlon

Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Oman Triathlon Championship series 4 -Al Azaiba

Muscat, Oman

Oman Triathlon Championship series 5 -Al Azaiba

Muscat, Oman

Ras Al Khaimah Triathlon 2027

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Challenge Sir Bani Yas

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

IRONSTAR Egypt 2027

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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Upcoming Olympic Triathlons in Middle East

Sportspal lists 14 upcoming Olympic-distance triathlon events in Middle East, scheduled across October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 2027. Each listing includes the date, venue and distances — and, where available, course conditions and water temperatures — with a direct link to register.

Ajman Triathlon 2026 — 18 Oct 2026 · Ajman
GRIT+TONIC.com Triathlon: Mamzar Race 1 — 25 Oct 2026 · Dubai
Oceanic Khorfakkan Triathlon 26/27 Series — 1 Nov 2026 · Khorfakkan
Dubai T100 Triathlon — 13 Nov 2026 · Dubai
2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships Abu Dhabi — 13 Nov 2026 · Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia T100 Triathlon — 27 Nov 2026 · Jeddah
7th Edition of Fujairah International Triathlon — 13 Dec 2026 · Fujairah
Oman Triathlon Championship series 4 -Al Azaiba — 18 Dec 2026 · Muscat
Oman Triathlon Championship series 5 -Al Azaiba — 8 Jan 2027 · Muscat
Ras Al Khaimah Triathlon 2027 — 17 Jan 2027 · Ras Al Khaimah
Challenge Sir Bani Yas — 30 Jan 2027 · Abu Dhabi
IRONSTAR Egypt 2027 — 5 Feb 2027 · Sharm El Sheikh
Oceanic Khorfakkan Triathlon 26/27 - Race 2 — 14 Mar 2027 · Khorfakkan
GRIT+TONIC.com Triathlon: Mamzar Race 2 — 21 Mar 2027 · Dubai

Frequently asked questions

How many Olympic-distance triathlon events are there in Middle East?

Sportspal currently lists 14 upcoming Olympic-distance triathlon events in Middle East, including events in Ajman, Dubai, Khorfakkan and Abu Dhabi. New events are added as organisers publish them.

When is the next Olympic-distance triathlon event in Middle East?

The next event is Ajman Triathlon 2026 on 18 October 2026 in Ajman. Open its page for the full schedule, distances and registration details.

When do Olympic-distance triathlon events take place in Middle East?

Upcoming events are scheduled across October 2026, November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, February 2027 and March 2027. Browse the list above for exact dates.

How do I register for Olympic-distance triathlon events in Middle East?

Open any event above to see its date, location, distances and course conditions, then follow the registration link to sign up directly with the organiser.