The World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS), which saw British Olympic victor Alex Yee clinch the title in 2024 post his success at the Paris Olympics, is set to make a comeback to London in 2026 during the London T100 Triathlon weekend.
The upcoming London WTCS event has received funding from the National Lottery through UK Sport in collaboration with British Triathlon. This marks the return of the championship to the city after six years and is scheduled to occur on July 25-26, 2026.
Taking place at the Excel Centre, the event will be organized by the PTO and London Marathon Events as part of the popular London T100 Triathlon weekend. The previous edition of the event saw nearly 6,000 amateur participants, including notable figures like Adam Peaty, Billy Monger, and Gordon Ramsay with his family.
In a strategic decision, the PTO and World Triathlon have opted to replace the professional T100km distance races, previously won by Lucy Charles-Barclay and Hayden Wilde, with a shorter WTCS format for the 2026 edition. The amateur segment will continue to feature the PTO’s distinctive 100km triathlon along with Olympic, Sprint, and Relay options.
Sam Renouf, the PTO CEO, expressed, “Reviving a WTCS race in London is a significant development for our sport, building on the remarkable Olympic achievements of the British team in Paris last year.”
The PTO’s long-term partnership with World Triathlon, established in October 2024 and extending till 2036, aims to explore new avenues to enhance the sport together. This collaboration has already seen successful events like the T1 Indoor World Cup in France and WTCS races in France and Australia.
Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, commented, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the PTO and World Triathlon to bring the World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) back to London, enhancing the appeal of the London T100 Triathlon weekend.”
Antonio F. Arimary, President of World Triathlon, highlighted the flexibility in working with the PTO to cater to various professional triathlon distances and seize diverse opportunities for growth.
The PTO is set to partner with British Triathlon to promote the event, boost participation, and implement a robust grassroots program for a lasting impact beyond the race weekend.
Ruth Daniels, CEO of British Triathlon, emphasized the excitement of hosting a major event in London, enabling British athletes to showcase their talent on home ground while engaging new audiences and fostering community involvement.
Esther Britten, Head of Major Events at UK Sport, underlined the commitment to utilizing National Lottery funding for top-tier sporting events that allow fans to support British athletes and benefit local communities.
This development adds to the flourishing sports scene in London, complementing recent initiatives promoting women’s sports events and enhancing community engagement through major sporting spectacles.