Dubai will host the inaugural World Triathlon Women’s Cup on December 7, 2025 — a historic event at Dubai Islands aimed at empowering women in sport.
DUBAI: On December 7, 2025, Dubai is set to host the world’s first dedicated triathlon event for women — the 2025 World Triathlon Women’s Cup — at the scenic Dubai Islands. The event is organised by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the UAE Triathlon Federation and under the supervision of the global governing body World Triathlon. Its launch marks a major milestone in promoting women’s participation in competitive sports across the emirate.
The Women’s Cup is a central part of the broader “Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Campaign,” and aligns with Dubai’s long‑term sports strategy under the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033. The plan aims to elevate Dubai’s global sports standing while empowering clubs, nurturing talent, increasing community participation, and positioning the city as a top sports destination. The 2025 Cup underscores this ambition by offering a platform for female triathletes worldwide.
Organisers say the event will draw strong support from major partners — among them DP World GCC, host venue Dubai Holding, and broadcaster Dubai Sports Channel. Together, they aim to deliver a professionally run competition that showcases sport’s power to inspire, connect and uplift communities.
Competition categories will cover elite professional athletes, amateur participants and beginners — with race distances including a 750 metre swim, 20 km cycling and 5 km running for elite/sprint categories; and a 400 metre swim, 10 km cycling and 2.5 km run for super‑sprint age‑group and novice entrants. A team‑race format is also planned. The course will take advantage of Dubai Islands’ calm waters, flat cycling paths and scenic coastal running tracks — making it ideal for both elite competition and community engagement.
By hosting the world’s first Women’s Cup under the World Triathlon banner, Dubai not only bolsters its sporting calendar — it sends a clear message about inclusion, gender equality and the role of sport in social development. As the start‑list grows, the Cup promises to redefine expectations and pave the way for future women‑centred global sports events in the region.
