Yas Marina Circuit is bringing back the Abu Dhabi triathlon event, the TriYas, as a part of its health and fitness program. The event will be taking place in February 2023, a few months after the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022. As per the official website of Yas Marina Circuit, the TriYas event will begin on 25 February 2023 and will comprise running, cycling, and swimming challenges. The Abu Dhabi Triathlon 2023, will be the 13th edition of the TriYas. The event is being sponsored by National Ambulance UAE and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

What is TriYas?
TriYas is Yas Marina Circuit’s elaborate triathlon event that includes multiple competitions and challenges, such as relays and duathlons. The event is open to people of all ages and includes competitions designed for specific age groups. It is also open to people of all fitness levels.

TriYas is the first day-to-night triathlon event to be conducted in Abu Dhabi. Its past seasons have received a lot of admiration from the participants and visitors, many of whom have called it their “favourite triathlon in the UAE”.

Taking a look back at the competitions of TriYas 2022

The Yas Triathlon event of 2022 was conducted from 10 January to 12 March 2022. It comprised a total of nine different competitions for different age groups. These included triathlons, duathlons, and relays.

1. TriKids: A triathlon for kids between 8 and 15 years of age
2. Junior Triathlon: A triathlon for kids between 11 and 15 years of age
3. SuperSprint: A triathlon for participants of age 15 years and above
4. Mixed Relay: A relay race for participants of age 15 years and above
5. Olympic: A triathlon for participants of age 17 years and above
6. Olympic Team Relay: A relay race for participants of age 17 years and above
7. Sprint: A triathlon for participants of age 17 years and above
8. Sprint Team Relay: A relay race for participants of age 12 years and above
9. Duathlon Sprint: A duathlon for participants of age 16 years and above

Yas Marina Circuit has not yet revealed the types of races and competitions that are going to be conducted in TriYas 2023. The venue’s official website mentions that more details regarding the event will be published on its official social media handles.

Pre-registrations open for TriYas 2023
Yas Marina Circuit has begun accepting pre-registrations for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon 2023. The pre-registration form is available on the official website of Yas Marina Circuit and only requires very basic information from participants.

To register for TriYas 2023, interested participants will need to visit the official website of Yas Marina Circuit and look for ‘TriYas’ under the ‘What’s On’ tab. Upon clicking on the tab, they will be redirected to the TriYas 2023 pre-registration form. Then, they need to provide their basic personal details such as their name, nationality, and contact details. Upon filling in all these details, participants can submit the form. Once submitted, all participants will be contacted by Yas Marina Circuit officials.

More fitness events at Yas Marina Circuit
Home to Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit hosts numerous health and fitness events. These include the TrainYas, TrainYas Ladies, and TrainAM.

- TrainYas
TrainYas is a fitness event where participants can run, walk, jog, or cycle on the racetrack of Yas Marina Circuit. The fitness program is powered by ADNOC and presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. It is conducted in the evenings every Monday and Wednesday. TrainYas is free of cost and open to people of all ages and fitness levels. In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Yas Marina Circuit also provides complimentary bikes and helmets to the people participating in cycling in TrainYas. The fitness program begins at 6 pm and closes at 10 pm, giving the participants about four hours of time training on the track.

- TrainYas Ladies
The TrainYas Ladies fitness program is exclusively for women. It also includes running, walking, jogging, and cycling on the racetrack and is also free of cost. The program is open to women of all ages and fitness levels, and provides complimentary bikes and helmets to those who wish to participate in cycling. TrainYas Ladies is conducted every Tuesday from 6 pm to 9 pm. The participants get a total of three hours of training time.

- TrainAM
TrainAM is a cycling program sponsored by Mena Cycles and Wolfi’s and organised at the Yas Marina Circuit. This program can be accessed with a membership which can be taken from Yas Marina Circuit. TrainAM cycling program is conducted every week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6 am to 8 am.

- Training with Les Mills’ Workout Sessions
The Yas Marina Circuit also conducts the world renowned Les Mills workout sessions during TrainYas. These workout sessions include 3 types of training - Body Attack, Body Combat, and Body Balance. The Les Mills sessions are also open to participants of all fitness levels.

More information regarding TriYas 2023 and other health and fitness activities of Yas Marina Circuit can be obtained from the venue’s official website, https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com