Ironman 70.3 Dubai (relay teams can still enter)
Dubai’s triathlon is a biggie, featuring a 21.1km run alongside Jumeirah Beach, a 90km ride through Dubai and a 1.9km swim at Jumeirah Beach. While entry has closed for individuals, relay teams can still sign up members for individual parts of the tri. January 27
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jumeirah, Dubai, 7am, free to register for a relay team. Taxi: Jumeirah Beach Hotel. eu.ironman.com
02. TriYas
Abu Dhabi’s other big tri features a swim through Yas Marina, a cycle on the track at Yas Marina Circuit and a run around Yas Marina. The Sprint category features a 750m swim, a 22km cycle and a 5.5km run, while the Olympics category features a 1,500m swim, 38km ride and 10km run. February 17
Yas Marina Circuit, noon, Dhs300. Taxi: Yas Marina Circuit. premieronline.com