Dubai:Athletes and fitness enthusiasts will have the chance to swim, cycle, and run towards international competition when the inaugural Dubai Police Triathlon takes place at Al Mamzar Beach Park on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
According to Emirates News Agency, the championship has secured a spot on the World Triathlon international calendar and will serve as a qualifying event for the 2027 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, scheduled from 8 to 12 September.
Held under the UAE Triathlon Federation, the event welcomes athletes of various ages and abilities, featuring individual and team competitions to promote participation, fitness, and community engagement. The organizing committee unveiled the championship details during a press conference at the Cycling Hub, Dubai Police Officers Club, in Al Jaddaf.
The competition combines swimming, cycling, and running, 7offering participants the opportunity to test their physical fitness. Individual competitions will feature seven age categories across Sprint, Standard, and Olympic formats, while team competitions will include relay events in the same formats.
The organizing committee emphasized that the championship is part of Dubai Police's commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging regular physical activity. The event's message, 'Sport as a Way of Life,' aims to unite professional and amateur athletes, families, and community members in celebrating fitness, determination, and teamwork.
Al Mamzar Beach Park was chosen for its capacity to accommodate athletes, spectators, and families, fostering an environment conducive to enjoying the event together. The committee highlighted that the championship is about more than winning medals; it provides participants the opportunity to challenge themselves and experience the benefits of an active lifestyle.
With the championship being held in Dubai for the first time, it reinforces the city's growing status as a destination for international sporting events and tourism. The organizing committee also expressed gratitude to the championship's partners, sponsors, and media representatives for their support.
The Dubai Police Triathlon is part of the force's 2026 cycling events program, which features 14 races over eight months, in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation and Dubai Sports Council.