Fujairah International Triathlon 2026

The Fujairah International Triathlon returns for its seventh edition on Sunday 13 December 2026 on the east coast of the UAE, with four race distances that all start at 7am. Organised by Endurance Sports Services, with Al Bahar Hotel and Resort in Fujairah serving as race headquarters, it pairs a calm ocean swim with a bike course on traffic-free roads and a run on a designated track by the water.

A triathlon on the Gulf of Oman

Most UAE triathlons take place in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, so a race in Fujairah offers a change of scene: open sea on one side, the Hajar Mountains inland and cooler December mornings. The course is described as flat and smooth and the listing rates it as easy, which makes the longer distances more achievable for first-timers. A prize pool split across elite, age group and relay categories, with separate prizes for citizens and open categories, draws serious competitors to the front of the field, while the shorter races keep it welcoming further back.

Four distances, from Olympic to Juniors

• Olympic: 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run, for ages 19 and over, with age groups up to 60 and over, plus teams of two or three.
• Sprint: 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run, for ages 16 and over.
• Super Sprint: 375m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run, for ages 13 and over.
• Juniors Super Sprint: 150m swim, 10km bike and 1.5km run, for children aged 5 to 12, in groups of 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 12.

The Olympic distance is the standard benchmark for age-group triathletes, while the Super Sprint is short enough for a first attempt at the sport. Because the junior race runs on the same morning, children can compete alongside their parents rather than simply watching.

Relays for mixed-ability groups

Mixed relay teams of two or three are welcome on the Olympic distance, so a strong swimmer, cyclist and runner can share the work. Relays suit clubs, colleagues and friends who want to take part without training for all three disciplines, and they have their own prize places, so a well-matched team can race for the podium too.

Race morning in transition

Check-in opens at 5:30am on race day, and the organiser places each athlete’s race pack (swim cap, towel, bib, bike number and timing chip) on their bike rack in the transition area, so there is no separate pack pick-up queue. The chip and band must be returned after the race. Entry includes a medal, a T-shirt, a cap, refreshments, a photo service, live results, a certificate and prize giving, with a registered nurse or emergency medical team on site.

Staying in Fujairah

With a 7am start, many athletes travel the day before. Al Bahar Hotel and Resort, the race headquarters, offers an accommodation discount to participants who quote the code “Fujairah Triathlon” when booking through the hotel’s contact listed on the race page. You can find more on our Fujairah Triathlon Course venue page.

Entering

Registration is through Hopasports and closes on Friday 11 December 2026, or earlier if the race sells out. Fees are generally non-refundable, but refunds are available up to five days before the event, less a 10% administration fee, and category changes or transfers are possible until registration closes. Other races by the same team are listed on our Endurance Sports Services page.

More multisport this season

For a shorter mountain test earlier in the month, the Masfout X Mountain Duathlon runs in Ajman’s Masfut enclave on National Day. Browse more sports events in the UAE or see things to do in December.