Five Reasons to Race Challenge Sir Bani Yas
The ultimate triathlon experience, there’s nothing else like this on the planet!
- Simply put, this is an event like no other and the first ever five-day all-inclusive no fuss race experience with your own cruise ship as your race hub
- Located on a beautiful natural island of Sir Bani Yas Island your majestic race village will be your home to eat, sleep and participate in a wide selection of friend and family fun activities and excursions, from sunset DJ sessions to mingling with the local wildlife whilst horseback riding in the surrounding nature reserve.
- You race at the very same location! This means that all the usual inconveniences of transporting your equipment between the race village and your accommodation, worrying about what taxi to book, where to eat, how and where to meet other athletes… is all taken care of, you just need to arrive in Abu Dhabi, board the cruise ship and relax, race, and enjoy.
- This is not just the first long distance race in the UAE, it’s the perfect get-away and race experience to enjoy with your family and friends. Just enjoy the buildup to your race, the entertainment, supporting your loved ones participating in their side-event of choice, posting your PB at the inaugural race, and all the after-race rewards.
- All the above provided with the renowned UAE welcome and hospitality.
About the Total Race Experience
This is set to be the most unique triathlon experience in the world, on the historical Sir Bani Yas Island, a natural island located offshore from Abu Dhabi, within the beautiful Arabian Gulf. The largest natural island in the United Arab Emirates, Sir Bani Yas wildlife reserve makes up more than half of this incredible island and is home to more than 17,000 free-roaming animals, including Arabian oryx, gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, and cheetahs, and several million trees and plants.
Your all-inclusive accommodation is on-board a specially chartered cruise ship and will be your home away from home during the event. With a wide selection of restaurants, kids’ activities and entertainment for all, the cruise ship provides a one of a kind starting point for your challenge.
Renowned for its stunning natural beauty the island offers an array of activities from exploring mangroves by kayak and observing wild flamingos to horse riding and mountain hikes; while water sports enthusiasts can enjoy boating, jet-skis, and snorkelling. The island also offers several heritage sites to discover and explore.
About Challenge Sir Bani Yas
Swim – launch yourself into the turquoise crystal-clear waters of the Arabian Gulf. The swim course loop is positioned on the southeast of the island, protected from swells, and offering calm waters.
Bike – the smooth fast rolling surface of the ring road circuit, takes you around the entire island, giving you the change to catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife (don’t worry the cheetahs and hyenas are in safe enclosures!) and the natural island beauty. The newly laid road ensures a smooth ride and with no traffic to contend with. While the ring road is flat, the islands connecting roads which wind through the centre of the island will test your climbing legs and offer you glorious views of the island.
Run – a flat and smooth-running course will offer one of the most scenic and unique race routes, the aqua blue Arabian Gulf in full view, rugged natural landscapes, and native wildlife to race against as you approach the finish line.
