Entries are now open for the Dubai Women’s Triathlon Cup Dubai, which makes its way to Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday, 6 December, with races for women of all abilities, from first-time triathletes to elite international athletes.
The second World Triathlon Women’s Cup to be held anywhere in the world, it is the only event of its kind dedicated entirely to women, bringing elite athletes and amateurs together to race at the same venue on the same day.
Organised by the Dubai Sports Council in partnership with World Triathlon and in collaboration with the UAE Triathlon Federation, the event celebrates women’s strength, determination and unity, and reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading international destination for world-class sport and a global hub for women’s sport.
His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, said, “The World Triathlon Women’s Cup is about far more than one day of racing. We want it to be a lasting platform for women’s sport, inspiring more women and girls to take part, giving women athletes the visibility they deserve as role models, and building the confidence and ambition that carry into every part of life, including leadership. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or have never tried the sport before, there is a race here for you, and we look forward to seeing women from across the UAE and the region on the start line in December.”
THREE WAYS TO RACE
The Super Sprint is designed to make a first triathlon achievable, with a 400m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run. Women looking for a bigger challenge can step up to the Sprint, over a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run.
Open to females aged 18 and over, the races can be tackled individually or as a relay team of up to three. That means women can take on the challenge with friends, family, or colleagues, and anyone nervous about the swim can hand that leg to a teammate.
The Elite race, managed by World Triathlon, is held over the same distance and brings elite performance to Dubai, with the winner receiving 500 Olympic Ranking points. The elite field will be announced nearer the event.
Racing will take place in and around Al Mamzar Beach Park and the bay area, with full course details to follow.
Debbie Alexander, Vice President of World Triathlon, said: “We are delighted to return to Dubai for the second World Triathlon Women’s Cup. Such events, where women racing their first-ever triathlon can watch and compete at the same venue as the Elites, are what make our sport and this event so special.
Once again, we are able to show how international sport and the power of swim-bike-run can inspire women and young girls at every level. Our thanks go to Dubai Sports Council for its commitment to women’s triathlon, and I look forward to seeing the athletes racing along Al Mamzar Beach Park on 6 December.”
EMIRATI CATEGORY
Emirati women will also race for their own podium. Within the race, a separate competition will recognize the top three Emirati finishers in both the individual and team categories, with first, second, and third place awarded in each.
TIME TO TRAIN
Race day falls a week after the end of Dubai Fitness Challenge, which runs from 31 October to 29 November, so women can use the month to train for their first triathlon or their next one.
ENTRY FEES
Early bird entry runs until Friday, 13 November, at AED 240 for individuals and AED 480 for relay teams. From Saturday 14 November, prices will rise to AED 300 and AED 600.
A WEEKEND FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS
The event village will be open on both Saturday, 5 December, and on race day, making it an inclusive, family-friendly weekend for athletes, families, and friends. On race day, spectators can cheer from the grandstands, with music, wellness activities, and food and drink in the village.
The village will also host WTWC Talks, with panel sessions on nutrition, movement and mental wellbeing, and on balancing work and life.
Keep an eye on wtwcdubai.ae for more information on the event, and to sign up.
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Event: World Triathlon Women’s Cup Dubai 2026
Date: Sunday, 6 December 2026, with race pack collection and the event village open on Saturday, 5 December
Venue: Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai
Entries: wtwcdubai.ae
| Race | Distances | Format |
| Elite (managed by World Triathlon) | 750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run | Professional field |
| Sprint | 750m swim / 20km bike / 5km run | Individual or relay team of up to three |
| Super Sprint | 400m swim / 10km bike / 2.5km run | Individual or relay team of up to three |
| Entry fees | Individual | Relay team |
| Early bird (until 13 November) | AED 240 | AED 480 |
| Full price (from 14 November) | AED 300 | AED 600 |
ABOUT DUBAI SPORTS COUNCIL
Founded on November 30, 2005, following a decree by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) is the official sports governing body of the Government of Dubai. Guided by the vision of the government and under the leadership of its first Chairman, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the DSC is the lead entity tasked with developing a holistic sports culture for the Emirate.
The Council supervises the work of Dubai’s local sports clubs and also takes active interest in encouraging the practice of physical activity in society, especially among women and children, through programmes and activities designed to create awareness about the importance of sport and physical activity, and to make it a way of life for the community.
ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON
World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon.
Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while para triathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016.
World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary.