Dubai will host the inaugural Women’s Triathlon World Cup on December 7, 2025, marking the first international triathlon event dedicated exclusively to female athletes. The competition will take place on Dubai Islands under the auspices of World Triathlon, in coordination with the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Triathlon Federation.

The championship will feature three race formats - Professional, Sprint, and Super Sprint - covering swimming, cycling, and running. Distances for the Professional and Sprint categories are 750 meters of swimming, 20 kilometers of cycling, and 5 kilometers of running. The Super Sprint, aimed at beginners and age-group participants, includes 400 meters of swimming, 10 kilometers of cycling, and 2.5 kilometers of running. A team category will also be included, allowing three female athletes to compete across different disciplines within the Sprint and Super Sprint categories.

Dubai Sports Council officials said the event aligns with the emirate’s broader strategy to promote women’s participation in sports and establish Dubai as a leading international sports destination.

World Triathlon, formerly the International Triathlon Union, described the event as strategically important to expanding the sport’s reach among women. World Triathlon President Antonio Fernandez Arimany praised Dubai’s commitment to supporting female athletes and called the event a “real transformation in the global sports landscape by empowering women and expanding their participation in endurance sports.”

Registration for athletes 18 and older, of all nationalities, is open through the official event website until December 3, 2025. Organizers said the inaugural race will serve as a platform for future women-focused triathlon events worldwide.

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Oksana Bozhko

Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.