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Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Dubai T100 Triathlon Returns in 2025 – Promising a Bigger and Better Weekend
The Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend is coming back from November 13 to 16, 2025, and it's set to be even bigger and better than before, according to the Dubai Sports Council. After a successful debut in 2024, this international triathlon—organized in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO)—will once again feature a 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike ride, 18km run) and a Sprint race (750m swim, 20km bike ride, 5km run). A Boost for Dubai's Fitness and Tourism Goals Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said the event plays a big role in Dubai's Fitness Challenge and fits perfectly with the city's long-term goal to become a leading global destination for sport and tourism. 'We expect the 2025 race to bring in even more international attention, boost our economy, and show off Dubai's energy and lifestyle to the world,' he said. More Events and a Bigger Community Focus Eisa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at Dubai Sports Council, shared that nearly 10,000 amateur athletes joined the 2024 races, along with top professionals like Olympic champions Marten Van Riel (Belgium) and Taylor Knibb (USA)—the first-ever T100 World Champions. He added that the 2025 edition will expand even further, including: More amateur spots in both 100km and Sprint races A Schools Triathlon for young athletes A Corporate Relay event for companies A community-friendly 5km Music Run open to all ages and abilities 'These additions will help promote a healthy, active lifestyle and make sport accessible for everyone in Dubai,' Sharif said. Growing Global Tour Sam Renouf, CEO of PTO, said the Dubai leg of the tour has already become a must-do event on the global triathlon calendar. 'The vibe, the support, and the setting at Meydan Racecourse were unforgettable in 2024, and we're excited to welcome even more participants next year,' he said. So far, the 2025 T100 World Tour has visited Singapore, San Francisco, and Vancouver. The next stop is London (August 9–10) before heading to Qatar for the final showdown.
ARN News Center
7 days ago
- Sport
- ARN News Center
Dubai to host second edition of T100 Triathlon Weekend in November
Dubai will host the second edition of the T100 Triathlon Weekend from November 13–16, with organisers promising it will be "bigger and better" as registrations open to amateur triathletes in the 100km race and Sprint distance. Held by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), it will see athletes Marten Van Riel from Belgium and Taylor Knibb from US defend their titles. It will also see the introduction of a schools event and corporate relay to boost community involvement, with all three race categories expanded. The Dubai race comes after T100 stops in Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver, with London (August 9–10) up next. Swiss athlete Julie Derron currently leads the women's rankings, while Van Riel holds the top spot in the men's standings. 'After the remarkable success of the 2024 debut, we are confident that the 2025 edition will attract global attention, contribute to the local economy and highlight Dubai's diverse offerings to international audiences," added Ahmed Al Khaja, Chief Executive of Dubai Festivals and Retail Division.
Dubai Eye
7 days ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Dubai to host second edition of T100 Triathlon Weekend in November
Dubai will host the second edition of the T100 Triathlon Weekend from November 13–16, with organisers promising it will be "bigger and better" as registrations open to amateur triathletes in the 100km race and Sprint distance. Held by Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), it will see athletes Marten Van Riel from Belgium and Taylor Knibb from US defend their titles. It will also see the introduction of a schools event and corporate relay to boost community involvement, with all three race categories expanded. The Dubai race comes after T100 stops in Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver, with London (August 9–10) up next. Swiss athlete Julie Derron currently leads the women's rankings, while Van Riel holds the top spot in the men's standings. 'After the remarkable success of the 2024 debut, we are confident that the 2025 edition will attract global attention, contribute to the local economy and highlight Dubai's diverse offerings to international audiences," added Ahmed Al Khaja, Chief Executive of Dubai Festivals and Retail Division.
Emirates 24/7
7 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend opens doors to amateur triathletes
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) announced that the second edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend is set to return from 13th to 16th November 2025, held in collaboration with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). The council said that the 2025 edition is set to be 'bigger and better' by opening the registration to amateur triathletes in the 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) and the Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run). Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said that the event reflects Dubai's commitment to strengthening its global standing in sports tourism and aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. He noted that the 2024 edition achieved significant success and expressed confidence that this year's edition will attract broader international attention and further support Dubai's economy. Eisa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at the Dubai Sports Council, said, 'For 2025, we are working closely with the PTO to expand all three race categories. In addition, we will introduce a Schools Event and a Corporate Relay, further enhancing community engagement and reinforcing our vision of promoting healthy, active lifestyles to improve the quality of life in Dubai.' He added, 'The T100 brought together the world's top triathletes, including Olympic champions, and crowned the first-ever men's and women's T100 World Champions - Belgium's Marten Van Riel and America's Taylor Knibb - both delivering outstanding performances.' Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organisation, stated, 'The 2024 Dubai T100 Triathlon was a huge success, quickly becoming a bucket-list race on the new T100 World Tour. We're thrilled to be building on that momentum by creating more opportunities for amateur athletes - and now, corporate teams - to participate in a festival-like celebration of swim, bike, and run around the iconic Meydan Racecourse.' The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour has already visited Singapore, San Francisco and Vancouver. The next T100 race is in London in August.
Al Bawaba
16-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend Set to Be ‘bigger and Better' in 2025
The second edition of the Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend is set to return from November 13–16, 2025, promising to be 'bigger and better', according to the Dubai Sports Council (DSC). The event will once again be held in collaboration with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO). General registration is open for amateur triathletes to take part in the 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) and the Sprint distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) here: and places are selling fast. Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), a division of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) – a key partner - emphasised the strategic value of the event, which will once again be included in the annual 30 days of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC): 'Our continued commitment to developing sports tourism through world-class events like the Dubai T100 Triathlon aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which seeks to position Dubai as a premier global destination for both business and the remarkable success of the 2024 debut, we are confident that the 2025 edition will attract global attention, contribute to the local economy, and highlight Dubai's diverse offerings to international audiences.'Eisa Sharif, Director of Sports Events at the Dubai Sports Council, highlighted the success of the inaugural edition held in 2024 and revealed ambitious plans to elevate the event in 2025:'We were delighted to host the T100 Triathlon World Tour in Dubai for the first time last November. The race was a valuable addition to our growing calendar of diverse sporting events, particularly as part of the successful Dubai Fitness has firmly established itself as a global hub for triathlons, offering events for men, women, professionals, and amateurs. With world-class infrastructure and local expertise, we are well-positioned to host major international competitions.'He added: 'The T100 brought together the world's top triathletes, including Olympic champions, and crowned the first-ever men's and women's T100 World Champions—Belgium's Marten Van Riel and America's Taylor Knibb—both delivering outstanding performances.''Equally significant was the enthusiastic participation of nearly 10,000 amateur athletes across the 100km and Sprint races, as well as in the untimed 5km Music Run, which welcomed participants of all ages and abilities. This community race aligned perfectly with the Dubai Fitness Challenge's goal of encouraging 30 minutes of activity for 30 days.'For 2025, we are working closely with the PTO to expand all three race categories. In addition, we will introduce a Schools Event and a Corporate Relay, further enhancing community engagement and reinforcing our vision of promoting healthy, active lifestyles to improve the quality of life in Dubai.'Sam Renouf, CEO of the Professional Triathletes Organisation, added: 'The 2024 Dubai T100 Triathlon was a huge success, quickly becoming a bucket-list race on the new T100 World Tour. We're thrilled to be building on that momentum by creating more opportunities for amateur athletes—and now, corporate teams—to participate in a festival-like celebration of swim, bike, and run around the iconic Meydan Racecourse.' The 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour has already visited Singapore (April 5–6), San Franciso (May 31-June 1) and Vancouver (June 14-15). Swiss Olympic star Julie Derron leads the T100 Race To Qatar rankings for the women and Belgium's 2024 T100 World Champion Marten Van Riel is at the top of the rankings for the men. The next T100 race is in London on August 9-10. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
