Duathlon, long-distance triathlon, cross triathlon, aquathlon: Abu Dhabi 2026 Multisport Worlds schedule
© World TriathlonStarting tomorrow, Abu Dhabi hosts the World Triathlon Multisport Championships, bringing together World Triathlon's non-Olympic multisport disciplines. Over one week, elite and age-group athletes will race the Sprint Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Cross Triathlon and Aquathlon World Championships. France has serious medal chances in several of them.
After hosting the final round of the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS), Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi stays on race footing with the multisport events run by World Triathlon, through to November 22. The 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championships will unfold as follows:
Saturday, November 14
Short Distance Duathlon World Championships (+ Junior & U23)
Format: 10 km run / 40 km bike / 5 km run
Start times: Elite women at 11:15 am (local time) / Elite men at 1:45 pm (local time)
French hopes in the elite races: Emile Blondel Hermant, Benjamin Choquert, Adrien Pilleux, Emma Wasser, Meghan Bazire, Fiona Cornet
Sunday, November 15
Short Distance Duathlon World Championships: Mixed Relay, Paraduathlon, Open
Format: 10 km run / 40 km bike / 5 km run
Tuesday, November 17
Cross Triathlon World Championships
Format: 1 km swim / 20 km MTB / 6 km trail run
Start times: Elite men at 7:15 am (local time) / Elite women at 7:20 am (local time)
French hopes in the elite races: Felix Forissier, Maxim Chane, Alizee Paties
Friday, November 20
Aquathlon World Championships (run/swim/run)
Format: 2.5 km / 1 km / 2.5 km
Start times : Elite men at 9:00 am (local time) / Elite women at 9:05 am (local time)
French hopes in the elite races: Maéva Doutau
Sunday, November 22
Long Distance Triathlon World Championships
Format: 3 km / 120 km / 30 km
Start times: Elite men at 7:00 am (local time) / Elite women at 7:05 am (local time)
French hopes in the elite races: Marjolaine Pierre, Aurélia Boulanger, Anne-Sophie Pierre