New T100 points system Under the T100 points system, athletes count their best four race scores plus the Qatar Final (which carries increased points weighting) toward their world championship total, meaning strategic racing and consistent performance will be crucial.
Iconic Dubai course awaits Saturday’s professional races will unfold against the backdrop of Dubai’s most recognizable landmarks. His journey from race number one to one hundred embodies the spirit of endurance sport and the growing T100 community.
Entry for spectators is completely FREE, with the Event Village at Meydan Racecourse offering live music, the Irish Village Pop-Up, food trucks, and a dedicated Kids Zone throughout the weekend.
Dubai to host T100 again in 2026 The success of this weekend’s event has been recognized with confirmation that Dubai will return to the T100 Triathlon World Tour calendar, hosting races from 12-15 November 2026.
Final destination calling Following Dubai, all roads lead to Doha for the inaugural Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final on 12-13 December, where increased points weighting means the championships could come down to a single race.
For Wilde and Waugh, Saturday’s race in Dubai offers the chance to arrive in Qatar with commanding leads – or to see their rivals close the gap and set up a dramatic finale.
With over $8 million in athlete compensation across the season and world championship titles on the line, the stakes have never been higher.
Race start times (Saturday 15 November): • Men’s Pro Race: 11:30 (live broadcast from 11:15) • Women’s Pro Race: 13:30
How to watch: Free globally on PTO+, or via Eurosport, Max, Discovery+ (Europe), beIN Sports and Dubai Sports (Middle East).
Hayden Wilde's journey: From surgery to championship lead New Zealand’s Hayden Wilde and Great Britain’s Kate Waugh touched down in Dubai this week with one goal in mind: extend their commanding leads in the Race to Qatar as the T100 Triathlon World Tour reaches its penultimate stop this Saturday, 15 November.
Both athletes met the media ahead of what promises to be a pivotal weekend with the world championship title within touching distance but far from secure.
Wilde chases perfect season Wilde arrives in Dubai on an extraordinary streak – five wins from five starts across Singapore, London, the French Riviera, Spain, and Wollongong.
“It definitely makes for an exciting end to the year in Qatar and hopefully I can bring my best self to that,” said Wilde.
“I’m incredibly happy and hopefully I can continue on the trajectory I’ve been on this season.”
His journey back to the start line is a remarkable comeback story for the Kiwi star, who was racing against time itself after a horror bike crash in Japan in May left him with a punctured lung, six broken ribs, and surgery on his left scapula.
“When you’re stuck in a hospital bed after an operation, you’re like, well, can you get back to the level you were in Singapore?” said Wilde. “T100 has just allowed me to show that in a new series and it was a new distance for me.”
“I’m just super happy to be back at the start line and racing and having that confidence to get back, I’m super excited for that.”
“I think the first lead-in lap is going to be quite important for positioning. Once we get into the lap circuit, it’s relatively technical with a few small climbs.”
Also in the mix: Switzerland’s Julie Derron, USA’s Taylor Knibb, and a strong British contingent including Jessica Learmonth and wildcard entry Georgia Taylor-Brown, while Lottie Lucas represents the host nation, ensuring the women’s race will be fiercely contested from the opening swim at Jumeirah 3 Beach.
“It’s an iconic location – Dubai is one of the super cities of the world and to be able to close off a few roads and race within the heart of the city is a pretty cool experience.”
Waugh looks to extend advantage On the women’s side, Kate Waugh has been equally impressive, finishing on the podium in every T100 race she’s competed in this season and claiming victories in Singapore and most recently Wollongong to establish a nine-point lead over compatriot and two-time Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay.
With Charles-Barclay not racing in Dubai, Saturday presents Waugh with a golden opportunity to extend her advantage heading into the Qatar finale.
“I’ve been doing triathlon for a very, very long time and I feel like things are finally coming together and I can start to show the work I’ve put in over the years,” said Waugh.
“I’m just taking every race as my opportunity and not taking them for granted, just getting out there and getting amongst it.”
