Challenge Sir Bani Yas is the latest edition to the Challenge Family series of long-distance, middle-distance and Olympic distance triathlon events. Challenge Family series consists of 35 events in 27 countries with 75,000 participants. Challenge races typically offer either;  

• Olympic distance triathlon –  1.5km | 45km | 10km run
  • Individual and relay 
  • 18+ years
• Middle distance triathlon – 1.9km swim | 96km bike | 21km run
  • Individual and relay
  • 18+ years

• Long distance triathlon – 3.8km swim | 180km bike | 42km run
  • Individual and relay
  • 18+ years 

Challenge Sir Bani Yas will offer the Olympic, middle- and long-distance categories along with some selected community races to cater for accompanying partners, children and friends, and island visitors.

Challenge Sir Bani Yas is an event like no other, located on the beautiful natural island of Sir Bani Yas Island, you will race with the wildlife and enjoy the renowned Middle East hospitality! 

With a wide selection of friends and family fun activities and excursions, from sunset DJ sessions to mingling with the local wildlife whilst horseback riding in the surrounding nature reserve, Challenge Sir Bani Yas will leave you with memories for a life time!

Challenge Sir Bani Yas will take place 5 to 6 April 2025.

The race experience runs from the 5 to 6 April 2025, 

• Professional Triathletes 

• Amateur / Non-professional (Age Group) Triathletes 

• Families with children, Partners and Friends of Triathletes 

• Volunteers 

• Sponsors & Partners 

QUALIFICATION FOR TEAM UAE at World Triathlon Championships 2025 (Australia)
Challenge Sir Bani Yas has been confirmed as a qualification race for resident athletes in the UAE to qualify for TEAM UAE.
Qualifiers must first meet the following eligibility requirements:
* Be either a UAE national OR UAE resident who has a valid residency for 3 consecutive years
* Athlete must be 18 years or older
* Athlete must be a valid membership of the UAE Triathlon Federation (Link :
https://uaetriathlon.ae/index.php?route=account/register/player)
* Athlete cannot have raced in a World Triathlon Grand Final event representing another country for a period
of 1 years.

For the latest confirmed events during Challenge Sir Bani Yas please keep in touch via the event schedule on our website schedule and social media.

The below policy applies to all athletes from all categories in the first edition of the Challenge Sir Bani Yas, taking place on 5 April 2025: 

REFUNDS – You are able to apply for a refund on your entry fee according to the below timeline:  

• 100% refund until 15 December 2024 

• 50% refund until 3 months before the event date 

• 25% refund until 2 months before the event date 

• No refund in the final two months before the event date 

CATEGORY CHANGES – You are able to change your race category up to 30 days prior to the event day. For category upgrades you will need to pay the difference in entry fees. There are no refunds for category downgrades. 

NAME TRANSFER – This event does not allow the transfer of an entry into another Athlete´s name unless the athlete has purchased the cancellation cover. 

DEFERRALS – Challenge Family events do not offer deferrals to another year or another event, or as above, to another participant. 

Participant data is stored in the registration platform provided by Active, this data is not used by any third-parties or used for commercial activities. The data is controlled by (race organiser) and Challenge Family GmbH, who will use the participant data for newsletters, race information and invitation to The Championship (when qualified) and analysis for marketing optimization.

Your age category is calculated based on the age you will be on 31st December in the year of the competition (31/12/2025). 

Your entry fee includes an event back-pack, event t-shirt and finisher’s medal and covers all race related aspects including nutrition.

You can find the race entry fees – here

• Average daytime temperature: 26 – 29 degrees
• Average water temperature: 23 – 27 degrees

• The Islands temperature is typically 4-6 degrees cooler than temperatures in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The historical temperature for the month of April ranges from 24 – 29 degrees.
• As it gets closer to the event, the Challenge Sir Bani Yas team will be monitoring the expected temperatures constantly and have in place a comprehensive heat management plan to ensure you enjoy your race.