Challenge Sir Bani Yas will open the Challenge Family season this weekend, setting the tone for 2026 with one of the most distinctive events on the global triathlon calendar. What Makes This Race Experience Stand Out? Sir Bani Yas Island is one of the eight Al Dhafra desert islands, yet it offers far more than arid scenery. Top Pros Toeing the LineThe 2026 edition of Challenge Sir Bani Yas will also feature the largest professional field in Challenge Family history for a middle-distance race. Fenella Langridge also lines up after surgery in 2025, using Sir Bani Yas as the opening race of her 2026 campaign.